1930 Dodge truck, not a Fargo

[Bamamav]

I’d get the front tires I planned on running on it, and look again. It does look like the rear of the cab needs to be raised a bit. Square up the front of the bedside to the cab as well.

I’m digging it!

 

[gene49]

Yes, I agree with Bamamav, you need to at least set the front axle at ride height before you make that final decision. If its going to have a hood on it, the hood and grille shell have to be included in the mock up before you get the full picture.

I do like the direction your going with it.

 

[dutch]

I agree with getting the front at ride height. I really like the bed being not square and tilted...! maybe a hair more?

 

[smallfoot]

With everybody else, more points of reference will lead your way!

 

[bob w]

It's sitting at ride height in front. Yesterday I raised the back of the cab just a bit. With the tall, flat back it made a subtle, but good difference in appearance. Should be okay. BTW, those are 3-2 by 4's stacked on edge to approximate the bed side. I'm celebrating today because I didn't get mugged.

 

[bob w]

Change of plans: Picked up a bunch of sheet metal and decided to fab my own body. Worked all night. Hope you like it.

Actually, this was in a parking lot on my way to get morning Diet Pepsi.

 

[smallfoot]

Gotta admit, there are some similarities with that and some of Edsel's designs...lol!

 

[Bamamav]

Gotta admit, there are some similarities with that and some of Edsel's designs...lol!

I kinda thought they got that design from some kindergartners….

 

[zzrodder]

I've heard Elon's defense for such a fugly flat panel body is that "stainless is very difficult to form into complex shapes". I call BS on that. Case in point, the stainless bodies made in the 1930's..... You can't tell me manufacturing processes haven't advanced since then??

 

[offroadrolls]

I kinda thought they got that design from some kindergartners….

Remember this?

 

[bob w]

Got a front wheel on and placed the radiator and shell. The front axle and tie rod prevent moving it rearward. The shell is shown higher than it will be. Won't be any higher than the cowl. The cab is tilted forward in this pic and the frame and suspension remains as built.

 

[smallfoot]

With the rest of the weight that will go on it, I think you have it figured pretty close!

 

[bob w]

It should lower about an inch with the rest of the weight.

 

[smallfoot]

That little 1/4 window rocks!

 

[gene49]

I like it.

 

[dutch]

Looks good, But I liked the forward rake of the bed in the previous pics. It accentuates the tilted roof of the cab.

 

[Bonehead]

I like the way you build, plenty of stand back and look at it time.

 

[Bamamav]

Got a front wheel on and placed the radiator and shell. The front axle and tie rod prevent moving it rearward. The shell is shown higher than it will be. Won't be any higher than the cowl. The cab is tilted forward in this pic and the frame and suspension remains as built.
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Looks spot on from here!

 

[bob w]

Dutch, the bed will be raked at the same angle as the cab. That should alleviate any eye strain.
Yesterday marked our 60th wedding anniversary. I've devoted this week to long overdue chores the little woman has been asking for. Not much time left for Dodge building.

 

[offroadrolls]

Dutch, the bed will be raked at the same angle as the cab. That should alleviate any eye strain.
Yesterday marked our 60th wedding anniversary. I've devoted this week to long overdue chores the little woman has been asking for. Not much time left for Dodge building.

Congrats Bob! That's a feat not many accomplish.