am73grand Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 This is awesome. I've never seen one of these trucks before. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 That is VERY nice work! Love the engine, as well as the cab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 I've been working on other projects along with this one, but I've gotten a little further, and established the "look" of the Dodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 I'm ready to call it a D 700! Excellent workmanship. It's a treat to see these medium duties come to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 That is special, Tom. Been following along so keep us posted on your progress. Great lines and all of the appropriate little things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 I really love this Dodge Tom truck and I also love the direction this project is taking! Could make an amazing drag car hauler... I know I have a bias!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Awesome work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 Progress continues. The weathering effect looks strange in these pictures, I'm not sure why. I'm wondering now if I should stay with the flatbed or make this a box truck. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Wow, incredible weathering, looks exactly like a used truck looks like after 10 years and 100,000 miles or 20 years and 200,000 miles! IMO, box trucks are sometimes too boxy. IMO, a smaller body, like a grain truck body, would be perfect. But as you know, they were never covered by plastic, maybe too regional of a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Looks great so far. Great detail on the weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 It's so beautiful Tom! On my side I would prefer to see it as a flatbed as you had planned first. It will be perfect in my shelf... I love, I love, I love !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I think it is fine the way it is. You have put so much time into it so far it would be a shame to cover it all up with just a box. I go for the ramp truck as well since it would be movable to show off all the detail underneath. Weather the bed with a light touch of rust here and there and just a small amount of dirt where tires might end up on a damaged vehicle. A small amount of grease on the winch cable...……..etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I vote flat bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Looking GREAT! I snapped this one at the Mopar Nats in 2017: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 If you do a flat bed, maybe you can build a load of parts to haul to a Mopar show (hoods, quarter panels, engines, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 Flat bed it is, then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Looks great! Nice weathering!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 22 hours ago, Repstock said: Flat bed it is, then... Cool... I would put it on my shelf no matter which option you chose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 This board seems populated with encouraging builders. Thanks for your comments...it's a good for the motivation. That being said, if something looks like BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH, tell me so I can fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 10 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Cool... I would put it on my shelf no matter which option you chose! I'd love to build a stock Swinger some day. When the time comes, mind if I pick your brain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Repstock said: I'd love to build a stock Swinger some day. When the time comes, mind if I pick your brain? With all due respect Tom, I don't think you need anyone else's brain, as far as I know, your recreation skills are pretty impressive sir!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Found some reference photos for you Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I hope to see a second life to this great project Tom. These old Dodge trucks are probably not unanimous in their design but I have a soft spot for these good old workhorses... and yours makes me salivate! There is still room on my shelf by the way... 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Great looking project and subject … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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