DDT - Damn Dodge Truck

Flipper_1938 · May 27, 2013

This is the start of a new build thread. A 1941 Dodge Truck

This thing was bought out of the HAMB classifieds in 2006 and then piled in a corner. The truck body parts and 2001 Dakota chassis came as a package deal. The wheels came off of ebay. They are 90's-2000's era Halibrands that were made for a Dakota (17x7, 18x9.5)

First mock-up pic

headlight idea....37 ford lenses and rings

the front end is way too wide. the Dakota is going to get hacked to work (wheelbase is way too long too).

I got to play with Dad's latest toy to dig it out.

GJunktionMike · May 27, 2013

I'm on board, these dodges are one of my favorite trucks. Dig the head lamp idea.

ratchet041 · May 27, 2013

Looks cool

skull · May 27, 2013

YES

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Flipper_1938 · May 27, 2013

I'm having a hard time deciding if I should widen the fenders to clear the wheels...or narrow the front suspension to clear the fenders.

GJunktionMike · May 27, 2013

If you added to the inside edge of the fender where it meets the hood and not down the center, it may be easiest and cleanest.

Flipper_1938 · May 27, 2013

GJunktionMike said:
If you added to the inside edge of the fender where it meets the hood and not down the center, it may be easiest and cleanest.

Actually, I was thinking of slicing just inboard of the fender peak. The added material would raise the fender as it moved out-board.

ratrodfireman · May 27, 2013

Chop that top about 4 inches and widen the front fenders 4 inches. Here's my photoshop version.

Flipper_1938 · May 27, 2013

ratrodfireman said:
Chop that top about 4 inches and widen the front fenders 4 inches. Here's my photoshop version.

You forgot to lower it

ratrodfireman · May 27, 2013

OK I lowered it too.

GJunktionMike · May 27, 2013

Flipper_1938 said:
Actually, I was thinking of slicing just inboard of the fender peak. The added material would raise the fender as it moved out-board.

That works pretty good also. It is one of the strongest places on the fender and is less prone to warp.I myself hate working near the fender ridge, get the line off and it never looks right.

Flipper_1938 · May 27, 2013

ratrodfireman said:
OK I lowered it too.

That pic reminds me of this pic

Flipper_1938 · May 27, 2013

GJunktionMike said:
That works pretty good also. It is one of the strongest places on the fender and is less prone to warp.I myself hate working near the fender ridge, get the line off and it never looks right.

I'd probably stay an inch away.

Todd · May 27, 2013

Flipper, what is the outside measurements on the front tires? The 1 1/2 ton fronts are 75" across.

UncleDonnie · May 28, 2013

Fenders?

Who needs fenders? Good choice in trucks ya gonna stay with Mopar for power?

Don

Flipper_1938 · May 28, 2013

Todd said:
Flipper, what is the outside measurements on the front tires? The 1 1/2 ton fronts are 75" across.

71.5" on fronts and 75.5" on rears if i remember correctly.

Dirtyrat · May 28, 2013

I love the dodge trucks... I will have one some day... watching your build on this one for sure!

Flipper_1938 · May 28, 2013

The low and wide look is growing on me.

maverickmk · May 28, 2013

Yeah, I'm liking the wide look also.

jfg455 · May 28, 2013

I like the low and wide look too. But I am going to throw an idea at you that might just mean even more work. I would chop the top 3" and take an additional 1 1/2" section out just below the side windows and through the hood area. Looks a little tall in the center to me. Either that or move the fenders up on the body to achieve the sectioned look. I really like the head light direction too. [P

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