December 1999

Al East (aka Big Al)
1998 SLT Special "Al East" Edition SE318

About Al and his 'D'

Al likes working with computer systems and software, especially helping others figure out what's "really" wrong when their system suddenly starts acting up, as well as traveling, sight-seeing and skiing, primarily in Europe. He also loves "any" excuse to drive his D!

He retired from the United States Air Force on 1 July 99, after 22 years of active duty doing Computer/Telecomm systems maintenance & repair, and is currently enjoying the "retired life" in his hometown of 46 years, Altavista VA. He intends to enter the "real world" (i.e. civilian) workforce sometime after the first of the year in the computer field.

Al's D: 5.2L with FT 4WD, 3.55 axle, HD Group, Towing Package, skid plates, Infinity Sound, rear A/C, 3rd seat, overhead console, fog lights

Add ons: Mopar performance PCM, Kenne Bell Ram Air intake, Tony D's Throttle Body, JBA Headers, Flowmaster 70 series muffler, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Stillen "Shelby" brake upgrade kit (front & rear), Colorado Custom 18x8.5 Mirage wheels + 255/55HR18 Pirelli Scorpion S/T tires, Racetruck Trends SP360 hood, Smittybuilt Outback bush bar & Sure-Step nerf bars, Lund Lunar Visor, GTS Pro-beam headlight covers & bug guard, V-Tech Original tail light covers, custom "Al East" edition pin stripping and way too much other stuff to list it all here!

Al qualified for 'D' of the Month by writing the article Durango brake surgery – or – How to field test Mr. Murphy’s famous law! for the D-zine. If you have questions for Al about his Durango, please email him. You can also visit his web page Big Al's Durango.

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