Russell,

My addiction/affliction is worse than it was when this project started. It started as a new Vortec V6 daily driven rig. It rapidly moved to an insane new Vortec V8 driven full width 1-ton axle on 200# wheels/tires. The frame that was originally holding up a 2 door vehicle with a 4 cylinder didn't change. The reality of what I've done hit when the wheels were mounted on the Raider and couldn't be covered for street use without cutting a HUGE amount of the body away. Then we found that the only way to keep good structural integrity to drive this thing on the highway at 70MPH would require basically cutting the frame at the firewall and building a tube cage that would house the engine. Then would come still more body work to skin the cage and cover the tires. Finally, I would be left with a monster that will have cost me (has cost me) more than I dreamed of spending on this project. But, guess what...the title will still say "1989 Dodge Raider". If you haven't been able to tell, I wouldn't EVER be able to get rid of this thing for any amount close to the unstated figure I have tied up in it.

So, that brings me to this morning's decision. I broke and bought a frame, tub and title that is worth something as soon as I put this thing on the road. It has a proven track record with modifications such as I'm undertaking and is a vehicle that I've particularly lusted after for many years. For what I've done, I may as well have EXACTLY what I want. The Raider is being dismantled. Some things are being sent to me for my Black Raider, and the rest (actually only a tub and frame, now) are going to scrap.

I'll once again apologize as I started with a vision in mind but didn't curb the constant desire to go bigger. It spiraled out of control, and here I am.

Thanks for the words of encouragement, but I'm not going anywhere (to the dismay of some, I'm sure). I'm just changing platforms on this one.