My 37 Dodge pu build

[Snake Farm]

The angled edge at the rear looked awesome in my opinion...

Ditto, that's what I liked about it too.

 

[forbigpicture]

bruno, anything happening with the dodge? completed? updates? i liked the project and haven't seen anything on it in a while......thanks

 

[bruno]

Been gathering parts but my health has sucked the last few months and really haven't done much to it.

 

[forbigpicture]

sorry to hear that bruno, i know all about the health set backs...
wishing you the best and hope you're able to return to your project

 

[bob w]

Sure hope you get restored to good health. soon. The project is minor compared to being healthy.

 

[bruno]

Well as you know i didn't have any luck selling it. Was going to get a driver to piddle on, guess it wasn't meant to be. Been working in the garage a couple of hours a day and am making a little progress. Nothing worth posting pictures of yet. Wife told me if i didn't get my butt in the garage and start working on it i couldn't buy any more parts She has now given me permission to spend money again[cl[cl

 

[Old Iron]

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I've had my 33 up for sale ever since you posted your 37 so I could buy yours but, have had no takers
I'm happy to see you finishing it and be able to enjoy driving it too [P[P[P

 

[bruno]

Old Iron if you don't mind me asking, how much are you asking for you 33?

 

[Old Iron]

Don't mind at all
$13,500

 

[bruno]

Moved my rearend forward 3/4" to give me clearance for the gas tank. Started making the framework for the tank out of mattress bed rails. Will put up some photos whenever i find my camera

 

[joedoh]

glad you are keeping it, sending you some healthy vibes to let you work!

 

[Torchie]

Keep on keeping on....
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Torchie

 

[Burgerman]

Looking forward to photos. terrific that you're back at it [cl

 

[bruno]

I finally got my gas tank mounted. Everything is mounted in rubber straps. Got the metal straps and t-bolts from Tanks inc. The top metal frame work is tacked in place, it will be finish welded by a friend of mine (don't trust my welding).
If you see any problems with my installation please tell me. If it's one thing i don't want to fall off it's my gas tank!

 

[Skip]

Nice tank installation. [clIf anything, its overkill. Two pieces across the top will keep it from going up. Those straps would hold a 50 gallon tank. I think you're good.

 

[Old Iron]

Looks like a first rate job to me [cl
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[smallfoot]

I don't think you'll have any problems...[cl[P

 

[forbigpicture]

Looks good Bruno....[P[P[P

 

[Snake Farm]

Glad to see you back on this Bruno!



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[bruno]

I just got a 47 to 53 Chevy pickup bed from LMC Truck. The quality was only fair. First thing i did was to rip open two fingers on the esp welds, most all of them will cut you. Why they didn't spend a minute removing the nibs before putting on the coating is a mystery to me. The majority of the bolt holes were off and had to be drilled slightly oversize. I guess you do get what you pay for, it will be fine after a little body work and filler for my truck. If you are building a really nice truck spend a few hundred more and get a quality bed.

After measuring carefully several times, the bed will have to be shortened 27" and will end up 53" long. Have to remove 6" from the width.View attachment 144110

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You can see the misalignment on the top bolt, no way to get a nut on it.

2 days after taking these photos i fell down the front steps while pressure washing and screwed up my back muscles. Been a week and i still can't do anything, Doc says it's gonna take some time to heal.

Don't know why pics didn't show up.
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