Hi all, I live out here in Eugene, Oregon... I have browsed the HAMB extensively, always looking at projects, ideas, etc. It seems most questions I ever have about how to fix/make/build something are already answered. Well, I have a few projects lined up now and it's time to start figuring out what to do with all this steel. Some questions will have to be asked, some spares sold, and pictures posted. Time to introduce! I got 2 1996 Dodge Cummins trucks-- both with the NV4500. One is 2wd dually and the other is 4x4 SRW. Both have Dana 80 rears. Now for the sheet metal: I have a straight, un-cut, no-rust 1949 REO Speed-Wagon I want to use. I had a Diamond-T 404 with a buddy but the engine compartment was too small for a comfy cummins fit, and the cab was going to get even smaller... So we sold that one. I just picked up a White 3000 COE as well. I'll put some pics up on the COE thread soon. The only bed I currently have is off a military air-drop tactical vehicle. Not lightweight, and doesn't quite blend in with the old-school styling... One truck will stay stock and be my hauler/driver while I work on the other. The other one will get either a White 3000 or a REO Speed-Wagon. Which is cooler? The White 3000 has more room in the cab, allows for 4 feet more bed space, and better visibility. The fenders are 7 feet outside to outside The REO will require fewer modifications, and looks sweet, but the cab is cramped. The fenders are 6 feet outside to outside. Either way, I want to do a pickup bed with drop-sides because they are so handy. Whatever I don't use will end up getting sold. I want the final look to be original, with appropriate wheels/tires and all. No bling. Just a Cummins powered old truck, that doesn't ride like an old truck! Thanks, HAMBers for all the cool ideas, pictures, and projects. What a valuable resource!
Trog dor, ...........welcome to the H.A.M.B. from Arkansas City, KS. firstnomad www.angelfire.com/jazz/flatlandstudio
the REO is cooler. i doubt many would debate that. the white is more practical, which i think most would agree with. however, since the most practical thing to do is leave a perfectly functional truck (my dodge) alone-- clearly i am not all about practicality... if it ain't broke, cut it up and build a custom out of it... is that the saying?
just from what you have said I think if you dont use the white you will regret sacrificing comfort for coolness.
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