Thread: WIP 1934 Dodge Truck--piccies added

this is another in process
first photo is another full view of the truck

second photo is the new timber chassis replaced

the cross beams of the chassis on

and finally the tray boards going on

bye Toni

Toni more photo's required we have the scale modlers to think of they'll want need al the info we can get

Looking great tell him was he chassis sandblasted??
What timbers is he using for the bearers and flooring??
What finish is he using??

Next the motor what's happening there is it a goer or full rebuild??

Cabin ??

Ray

Looking great tell him was he chassis sandblasted?? He ground back all the chassis and sanded ti clean it up then spray painted
What timbers is he using for the bearers and flooring?? The timber on her was way to damaged for true recognition so he is rebuilding it on quilla as recommended to us from the local wood shop that are helping us out
What finish is he using?? He is doing several coats of outdoor clear lacquer to seal her at this stage.

Next the motor what's happening there is it a goer or full rebuild?? The motor is full goer.He has had this truck for years and she was fully drivable up to 10 years ago but the motor is going to get a rebuild at the same time as doing it up. He did the same with the diff. She has already had the over haul. Motor is next.

Cabin ?? The Cabin is in the process of being made now. She is Quilla too. there is more photos to come that is all she is up to at this stage. If they want more he got a whole folder full of them, sides, front back under the lot that I can send them. If they need. He been busy. and he is as happy as pig in mud. Great to see.
Toni

Tell him thanks Toni great work not sure if I'd agree with quilla but then again I have never used it either.

Ya got to share more of the photo's Toni you have whet the appetite just hold the calories

here is a photo of her motor
but what photo more do you want of. Remember i am female here this is car.Over my head Remember you Got to be specific..

LOL sorry Toni I just meant progress shots guess you took me literaly

there will be more photos but that is all he is up to yet. He is working on her but the progress is slowing up now he is getting into the fiddly stuff. Not like the tray you see it happen quickly. Now it slowed but as he does get more I show you
bye Toni

Nice project and from I have seen very doable. The motor looks very similar to the Chrysler/De Soto/Dodge side valve six used in the twenties. But that is going on thirty year old recollections. My neighbour had a 1928 Chrysler Roadster. Beautiful car. In its time, Chrysler was like Mercedes-Benz is today. Chrysler of today is a shadow of its former glory. Walter P. Chrysler must be turning in his grave.

The good news is the motor and running gear was so unbelievably sturdy, my neighbour's car which had been sitting under a mango tree for twenty years, only needed new spark plugs, leads, points etc and the timing set up. It went on the first go.

I hope you're that lucky.

Here is the next installment of the truck
bye Toni

Toni its impressive he's done a fair bit

the motor is in workshop getting an acid bath and then she ready for the final touches. the wiring harness been put in this weekend the roof done now in the varnishing stages.

\until next lot
bye Toni

He's getting there, nice project!

That's quite a project to undertake but coming along nicely

Great stuff Toni. He's a lucky bloke to have a lovely wife that takes an interest.

I don't envy him having to rebuild a vehicle outside though. I'm so glad of my shed and hoist.

Keep up the progress.