Build thread 37 Dodge PU

[Mike P]

Mike P 09-07-12

“……..I've been kind of waiting for it to cool off a bit before I tackle the rear end swap…….”


Well, by golly it finally cooled off !!!!!!!!!


I figured tripping over the Dana 60 for the last 2 years was enough and the old Dodge is back up to the front burner (for a while anyway). I got the bed off today and spent some time taking some measurements.



Of course with the bed off I found some rust that I’ll have to patch before it goes back on. The front of the bed is pretty nasty looking and I found a bit of rot the middle of the cab.





I looked under the rear when I bought the truck and knew going in that I would have to re-do the rear end so I wasn’t surprised there. The POs work left a bit to be desired.





I’m planning on keeping it leaf springs, but the springs and hangers will all be replaced. Well at least I know what I’ll be doing with my “spare time” for a while.


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[MP&C]

Of course with the bed off I found some rust that I’ll have to patch before it goes back on. The front of the bed is pretty nasty looking and I found a bit of rot the middle of the cab..

All in all it's pretty solid.. I don't normally have such luck.

Nice project!