Thread: 1947 Dodge Pickup Build

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I think those early Dodge trucks would be rare as hens teeth down here too. I like seeing different types of vehicles getting used as rods,it is so refreshing,eg. Flippers boattail is a one off that I 'm enjoying following and the other build that is left of centre which has a heap of wow factor is I Scream truck/van both on this site.
Congratulations on you hooking that girfriend and making her your wife and proofing that it is only those rich famous hot rodders (Jesse James) that don't know how to look after their very special partners.

Hi cool build I will be watching this one I have just completed a 1946 dodge pickup and have mounted it onto a chev c20 chassis with a 302 windsor and a AOD auto like you say there isnt many about and even less being hot rodded even in oz where they were built by TJ Richards in south aussie you just dont see them around anymore heres mine below

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This build just took an interesting twist. I just picked up a freebie 4wd S10 Blazer with a good running TBI350 and 700R. New plan will be to lengthen the Blazer frame with the 2wd frame. Keep the 4.3/700R4 and use an AWD transfer case. Drop the Dodge down on it, uncrank the torsion bars till its as low as I want it and make an Modern AWD Traditional Rod. Keeping the 2WD look, the Blazer frame is still IFS so it might take an extra look to see the CV axles up front.

That ought to be interesting.

Originally Posted by Flipper_1938

That ought to be interesting.

Yea, the cool part is tho it will be undetectable until you look underneath. I'd like to slowly upgrade the suspension till it handles good enough to take it to some track days. We have a really nice track (Beaver Run) about 40min from the house. I'd also like to start thinking about the motor. With the measurements I took the 4.3 will fit a lot better, and with some of the videos of Syclones I've seen I think I can make it run pretty darn'd good and not have a heavy motor up front. The 4.3 Syclone motor is a completely different beast, but it just shows a 4.3 can put down some impressive motors. I am gonna look into Turbos and using my current 144ci Blower.

Tomorrow wifey is going in to deliver our son, so progress just halted for a little bit.

keep the pics coming when you can this will be interesting Ill be watching with interest
cheers

Originally Posted by fordxp

keep the pics coming when you can this will be interesting Ill be watching with interest
cheers

Looks like your truck fits good on that frame. If I would of know they fit that well I would of probably went that route instead.

hi
it was a very easy fit up had the cab mounted onto the chassis within 3 hours I was amazed at how easy it was the whole build took just on 12 months it was a busy 12 months but it was worth it, im now driving it just under 1000 km per week (600 mile), my only complaint is that it could do with some more legroom, other than that its great and drives like a car not a truck it weighs in at just under 2000 kg (not sure what that is in pounds) its so easy to drive my wife drives it to the shops to get groceries.
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My computer isnt letting me upload pics for some odd reason. But, the only progress I been making lately is pulling the body off of the donor Blazer.

I'm also contemplating building a turbo setup with the TBI or using my 4-71 roots style blower and a carb. It has to be forced induction, no other way. Trying to find an intake for the blower. BDS makes one but I dont know if it will work with my Weiand blower.