1930 Dodge truck, not a Fargo

bob w · Nov 3, 2023

Some of you will remember when I bought a Dodge truck a couple years ago. I thought is was a Fargo. Bought the cab and bed sides for $400. Got a Dodge truck frame for $65. Started on the cowl today, cutting all the unnecessary stuff off and reinforcing the bottom section. As you can see, it will need patches.
https://ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38598&highlight=Fargo+truck

CORPO · Nov 3, 2023

Heck yes Bob! Always enjoy your builds

offroadrolls · Nov 3, 2023

Bob, you continue to amaze me! [cl

Old Iron · Nov 3, 2023

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smallfoot · Nov 4, 2023

Like seeing how the oldies of the bunch can show us how to keep on keeping on![cl

Couper · Nov 4, 2023

Nice Bob![P[P[P

soltz · Nov 4, 2023

It’s a good start, that’ll give you something to do in your spare time [cl [

Burgerman · Nov 5, 2023

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bob w · Nov 6, 2023

Been working on the cowl bottoms, firewall and bottom plates. Originally, the cowl was attached to the back and sides of the cab with 2" by 6" wood. Once I get the door bottoms fixed and the doors hung I can make metal stringers/rockers to tie the front and back together. Same goes for the top. It will be unchopped but channeled 4"
The windshield opening is out of square and the passenger A pillar is pulled outward, tearing loose from the cowl and dashboard a bit. I'm staring at that now wondering how to fix it. This isn't a restoration, but I want it to be decent.

offroadrolls · Nov 6, 2023

looks good. [P[P

Old Iron · Nov 6, 2023

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DozerII · Nov 7, 2023

Very cool project Bob, it's very inspiring to see you starting on another project.[cl[cl

bob w · Nov 23, 2023

The doors need work. Got the patches tacked in place on the first and easiest door. Thought it would be good for practice. As you can see, the second door is a lot rougher. The bottom hinge is torn out. Could be a problem getting it in exactly the right place.

Old Iron · Nov 23, 2023

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Burgerman · Nov 23, 2023

Nice work. Keep those photos coming. [P[cl

bob w · Nov 29, 2023

Both doors are patched, with bottom sills and inside and outside sheet metal where there was none. The driver's door hinge was reinstalled. Both doors fit the cowl hinges now. Still a lot of work to go on the doors; latches, window risers and channel. Finish welding, grinding and ahem, filler.
Instead I started on the back panel, disassembling it to separate the left quarter side. Now patching the bottom. Then reinforcing with square tubing, replacing the wood.

offroadrolls · Nov 29, 2023

Those look great! [P[P

Old Iron · Nov 29, 2023

Looks great

bob w · Nov 30, 2023

Thanks for your comments and for following along.

I found an interesting and entertaining builder on You Tube: "Rat Rods For Africa".

Try it.

zzrodder · Dec 1, 2023

Looking good Bob! Fixing that rusty stuff is way harder than what I did with the Hercules using new metal. But it is very rewarding to bring that old tin back to life as you've done many times... [cl[cl[P

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