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I made the decision to part it out, but kept the drivetrain for future use
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While collecting some parts, I decided to wash up the engine and throw on a coat of paint. I also at this time converted the nv4500 from a 2wd to 4wd.
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I had picked up the Ex about the time I parted out the dodge, which looked like this. Way too soccer mom.
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This is what it looks like now. 2005+ lights/grill/bumper/side steps/front coil suspension and wheels plus 2008 tow mirrors which are amazing. Also got rid of all the side moldings.
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But she still suffered from too-many-cylinders-itis (v10) so decided to fix that this week.
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And with the 12v sitting in there. It will probably get moved back some from this pic
![Image](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a307/gots_a_sol/excursion/swap/IMG_20150820_225320_zpsyfknugji.jpg)
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And that is where I'm at now.