Projects 1942 Dodge

Heres another project that i finished. Its a 1942 Dodge 2-1/2 ton flatbed. Model is a super duper rare WF-32. Truck was origionally bought during the war, and i have the origional title, paperwork, and manual. It kinda ran when i bought it. Had 70k origional farm miles. The block cracked back in 1951, and it was welded back up. doesnt leak, and runs like a champ. It also caught on fire some time in the 70s. Again, it was fixed and put back to work. It has a dealer option PTO driven hydralic tilt hoist.

Did i mention it was $100?









And here it is now

 

70,000 miles on a farm truck. I'll bet that sucker has some stories to tell. Nice find.

 

Is that poooooooooor ford ever going to get done . Oh the humanity of it all ! BOb

 

Now that is cool!

 

Well, i got the lowering blocks for it, and the tailgate is now shaved. All i gotta do is make the last panel for the floor, and shoot it in paint.

 

Pretty slick truck.. I like it..
One question, how the hell do you get car's on that thing being so high??
It dosn't look like a roll back deck is it?? ramps??
Inquiring mind want's to know..

 

Magic. Plain and simple

We got a tilt back trailer to haul our backhoe behind the dumptruck with. I drive the car up on that, tilt it forward, and drive it on the back of the truck.

 

Ha! well, it is sorta magic i guess..
couldn't figure that out, and never would have given your answer
Thanks.
It is a cool old truck for sure.

 

definately a cool old truck

 

thats way cool and a C- note was a steal

 

That is way cool. I love old trucks made into car haulers.

How Super Duper rare are they? I have a WF-32 I've been selling parts off of..should I stop?

 

Nice truck. Have you registered your truck with Dave from the 39-47 Yahoo forum
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/39-47Dodge/

I have a 42 carryall I'm in the process of restoring. I love those old Dodges
I'd post a picture but don't have a host I guess???

Archie