As far as I can tell, fat cab fenderless trucks weren't the thing back in the day, but it has still been fun learning on it. I have some nice vintage pieces I'm putting together for the next ride.
The Willys has been around in my "family" since the mid 50's. Got a chevy & hydro in '59. Updated a few years ago with a Camero ft/rear +400 % turbo 350. Just an old shop truck. The '23 star was a resto project. In a museum in Germany now.
Yea, sure. But you gotta buy the gas.....and the oil.....and provide the roadmap.....and maybe lunch....got anything else I might want? Gene
very cool, I have whats titled as a 54, but is a 53. this picture is this past sunday when we were bringing it back from the sandblasters .
i was looking for a mid 30s ford but kept looking at this truck. got it just over a year ago and put about 10k on it after brakes and head gasket. next up is a 348 i pulled out of a 59 a viking 60 firetruck with less than 19,000 miles on it. the viking is for sale, woule be great for a custom hauler or flat bed. email for pics if interested. i will post pics of the motor when it goes in.
OneRustedDodge, You asked about the front suspension on my '38 Dodge. It is a Ford F-1, or F100 (can't remember which, a swap meet item), on '49 Chev Truck front springs. I used 4 leaves. The spring perches are moved so the axle sits on top of the springs. The frame from the firewall forward is Model A Ford. It is Z'd and boxed. It is also notched for axle and tie rod clearance. I hope this information helps.
Here's a few of my trucks...and the two "Shop Gaurd Dogs" Don't they look mean! The '47 has come a LONG way since this photo, but I'm holdin' out on the progress photos. Later, Kevin Ooltewah Speed Shop www.kevkographics.com
I'll chime in here. How about a 1948 Dodge Power Wagon and my towing rig a 1970 Ford F-250: here's one I have been eying for many many years a 1941 International M-3-4 1 1/2 4x4, Red diamond overhead valve straight six, 5 speed trans, and 2 speed transfer case. Was a Navy truck during World War II: and last We volunteer with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue in their Antique Apparatus Corp. Taking care of thier 1918 American La France Chemical pumper fire truck. Old girl has an awesome 700 cu inch 4 cylinder T-head motor in her and will do 55+MPH in high gear, an absolute joy to drive! Chris Becker
LOWCAB, nice truck have seen it before on the HAMB. Post some more pic's. Like the fat fender trucks.