Why Carb and non OD a Gen 3?

I had a 98 Dakota Sport that I was slowly turning into an awesome street machine. It was a 4 cyl 5 speed, and the AC blew ice cold. I did a lot of bodywork to it and sprayed it with a stunning black paint job. Then I powder coated the wheels and put on new tires. A new V8 was next, and then the ***** across the street backed into it SOOO hard, it was totaled. And it was not even close to being directly across from her driveway. It was at least 2-3 car lengths up the street. All I had lets to do was the engine/driveline and the interior. Damn, I loved that truck. Here is a picture before the ***** backed into it.

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That sucks. Sorry.