1930 Dodge truck, not a Fargo

bob w

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• May 12, 2024

• #141

Here's where it will sit until Fall. Taking its spot in the work area is the roadster pick up. Should be running in a month after wrapping up the slant 6 to sbc transplant. Got guys coming over to help me push it into the garage today. The computer decided to put the second picture first.

 

Old Iron

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• May 13, 2024

• #142

 

bob w

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• Jul 28, 2024

• #143

I'm going to need an engine for the truck. Got several bare blocks. I also have two rotating assemblies; a large journal 327 and a 350. Both are 0.030" overbore and ready to install. So I'm identifying the blocks to see which one will go to the machine shop. The rest will be sold or given away. I have a set of Vortec heads with a fresh valve job and a matching intake manifold. The goal is to have a reliable near stock 300 hp engine.

 

Old Stuff

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• Jul 29, 2024

• #144

 

bob w

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• Aug 10, 2024

• #145

Still not ready to work on it. But, I pulled the junk away from it and took some pic. Your opinions please; Truespoke or 5 slot wheels?

 

smallfoot

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• Aug 10, 2024

• #146

Like the spokes!

 

Old Stuff

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• Aug 11, 2024

• #147

Love the old slots on so many things, but gotta roll with Smallfoot and say the spokes. Adds a little "classy unique touch being a tad different. (Super like the full height cab too!)

 

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gene49

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• Aug 11, 2024

• #148

Almost lost a friend many years ago when one of his new spoke wheels broke while he was going down the highway. I'm sure they have corrected whatever caused my friends problem, but the Spokes would be a big NO for me. I cringe every time I see a car with them on it.

The 5 slots for sure!

 

Bonehead

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• Aug 11, 2024

• #149

Like you, it is a toss up. I came of age when slots were a big deal. But the spokes look good as well.

 

soltz

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• Aug 11, 2024

• #150

I have to go with the slots also. I was just starting to build stuff when the first came but couldn’t afford them

 

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transport module #3

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• Aug 11, 2024

• #151

both choices good but both need painted in my opinion Bob,,,,,but i never was a fan of jewelry and lipstick

 

zzrodder

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• Aug 11, 2024

• #152

I love both, it's a tough call ....

 

MercuryMac

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• Aug 11, 2024

• #153

I also like them both, but I lean a wee bit more toward the spokes, because the truck may have come with spokes but it wouldn't have come with slots.
Oh, Bob, you wanted us to make your decision easier, didn't you.

 

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gene49

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• Aug 12, 2024

• #154

Spokes on one side, slots on the other side?

 

bob w

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• Aug 12, 2024

• #155

Great minds, Gene, Great minds.

 

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oneeye

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• Aug 12, 2024

• #156

I usually don't like spokes, but, thru my eye, they fit this build.

 

bruno

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• Aug 13, 2024

• #157

Painted spokes would be my choice.

 

Bamamav

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• Aug 13, 2024

• #158

Slots. Save the spokes for a full fender restomod.

 

Old Stuff

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• Aug 20, 2024

• #159

Halibrands it is!!! Bob the upside is that with either choice it will look great. You can always flip a coin and unveil the decision!

 

bob w

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• Aug 20, 2024

• #160

Thanks for the many responses, guys. I like them both. As I resume building late this fall, maybe the truck will decide. Or, I could have a set of each and swap them among my hot rods.