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    51 dodge truck "sally"

     



    heres a couple pics of what i have to work with some may make it to final project some may be salvaged for other projects

    truck is a choped 51 dodge cab and looks to be half custom half origonal bed

    engine will be 460 ford with a top loader manual 4 speed

    rear ford 9" front will be either a custom modified twin ibeam made straight axle or ill find me a 30s-40s straight axle for it

    rest only time will tell
    Ill take rust any day over that itchy ass fiberglass!
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    more pics of parts
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    i plan on removing the buldges on the lower half of the doors and front of cab. im going to remove the fenders from the bed.

    front end is scraped and going to be open with a grill shell overall pretty simple just gonna take some time to aquire the rest of the parts but atleast i have all the big stuff right now
    Ill take rust any day over that itchy ass fiberglass!
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    heres a pic iv done of what i think it will look like but taking a picture of a drawing sucks wish i had a scaner
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    Good Luck with the build Jeff. Looks like you have a decent foundation for a kool ride. CTJ
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    well i got some more parts got the front axle made tomorrow ill be building the frame and picking out my grill shell i have about 150 tractors and 20+
    20s-40s trucks cars and military cars to choose from gotta love honey holes

    im hoping to set the engine and possibly the cab tomorrow

    the frame is being built from 2x6 rectangle tubing 1/4 thickness rear axle will sit above the frame and front axle will be infront of the frame heres a couple more pics one fo the front axle made of 60s ford twin ibeam

    (if your wondering why so heavy on all my metal? i tend to have a lead foot and with the torque of the 460 and a truck 4 speed i want it strong besides i may decide to tow with it
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    there has been a slight delay in progress due to a severe grinder blade explosion + left hand accident, im doing ok was hospitalized for 2 days and suergury seems to be a success (i still have my pinky) no this is not a joke will post pics soon
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    That sucks....Glad to hear you are doing ok....
    The truck looks like it's going to be interesting.
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    more pics engine and cab should be sitting on frame by saturday tires are otw
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    Well after a long hiatus im back and the truck is getting a little closer to being finished. my hand is doing much better and is nearly healed. movement to the pinky is getting better but is still limited but that hasnt limited my ability to work on the truck.

    I originally wanted to use the stock big block ford with a truck 4 speed but the block has too deep of pits in the cylinders and i dont feel like spending the money to use it. So, i lucked up on a small block ford 302 thats roughly a late 60s model engine and a good C6 tranny ill be installing that in the frame tomorrow. hopefully wrapping this truck up and trying to drive it to Turkey Rod Run! ill post some pics when i get the engine installed.
    Ill take rust any day over that itchy ass fiberglass!
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    What the heck is goin on with grinder disc explosions lateley ?????
    I never ever had one come apart in years past,but have had several in the last year all with different brands. Had one explode last week, got me in the left arm and right leg. Guess Iv'e been lucky as I received no serious injuries, YET. Had one come apart back in February,hit me so hard in the belly that I was afraid to look,took a nice sized chunk of belly fat out and left about a 12 inch diameter Dark blue bruise. Guess It's time to buy some new grinders and leave the guards on em............ Didn't mean to hijack your build thread..

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    Agreed, Grinder guards shouldnt be removed unless your feel like visiting the hospital.

    I wont be making that mistake again, that 3 days in the Hellspital is enough to learn me that lesson.

    Back on topic ill prolly have some pics in the next day or two of the truck.
    Ill take rust any day over that itchy ass fiberglass!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jeffrey leonard
    Agreed, Grinder guards shouldnt be removed unless your feel like visiting the hospital.

    I wont be making that mistake again, that 3 days in the Hellspital is enough to learn me that lesson.

    Back on topic ill prolly have some pics in the next day or two of the truck.
    I've been gettin' away with no guards for years, but this thread has changed my mind. I'll probably have to get new grinders though, the guards were thrown in the trash years ago.
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    Some newer pictures Gettin' Closer. I'm wanting to say its only little things before her maiden voyage, I was really wanting to have her ready for Turkey Rod Run but alas $$ was in the way of that but she will be there next year.

    Ill be posting more pics as the project gets closer to road use.
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    Lookin good, Jeff. That 460 should move it along pretty good!

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