Sat the bed on between rain showers this evening.
Working between thunderstorms here in NE Georgia. Got the bed sat on just to see what she looks like. Trying to measure some mounting points and bed supports. Gonna try to make some mock ups. Maybe I can get the cab set on the Dakota frame...
I’m not certain if the bed was cut or not. He didn’t say and I didn’t ask. The frame doesn’t look shortened. I’ll try to determine the dimensions of an original bed to see if this one differs.
Vin Decoder Info: I thought it was a 1955
Serial Number.................84652073
Year..............................1954
Make............................Dodge
Model...........................C-1-C8
Engine..........................241 V8
Wheelbase....................116...
Stance on previous Explorer Frame
Stance on Explorer frame. No drive-train installed in these pics. Rear axle crude measurement is 70” from tire edge to tire edge. The Dakota real axle measures 72” from tire edge to tire edge. The Dakota frame will add 1” to the width of I use a wheel and...
Trouble posting more pics
I’m getting a security token missing error. Sorry but I can’t seem to post more pics tonight. Sent admin a message. Hopefully it’s cleared soon.
History of project and disassembly pics
Thank everyone for you knowledge and input already! I’m glad that I joined this group! I have learned a lot already.
History: I received this truck and a Mercury Cougar XR7 in a trade for a 1969 Mustang body! I thought the truck looked cool and I...