1930 Dodge truck, not a Fargo

[bob w]

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]

 

[bob w]

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]

 

[bob w]

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]

Like the spokes!

 

[Old Stuff]

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!)

 

[gene49]

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]

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]

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

 

[transport module #3]

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

 

[zzrodder]

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

 

[MercuryMac]

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.

 

[gene49]

Spokes on one side, slots on the other side?

 

[bob w]

Great minds, Gene, Great minds.

 

[oneeye]

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

 

[bruno]

Painted spokes would be my choice.

 

[Bamamav]

Slots. Save the spokes for a full fender restomod.

 

[Old Stuff]

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]

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.