Dodge L700 car hauler

[restoman]

This has been in my stash for close to 15 years. 

I finished up a '67 GTX strip warrior this winter and it's going to sit on the back of this old girl.

Comments most welcome... this is the first truck I've worked on since I was a kid.

[gino]

looks great ! 

[extmcdriver]

Nice concept, I like this project, good job!!!

[gatorincebu]

 

      Looks like an interesting project ! Good to see another model put back up on the bench after so long. Will be following this thread for sure.

 

 

 

 

    Be Well

     Gator

[TarheelRick]

Great beginning to what appears to be an awesome hauler.  Really like the way you are building it with a flat bed rather than the usual angled bed.  Where did you get the locks for the storage compartment doors?

[restoman]

I made 'em.

I'm a bucks-down kind of modeler - I'd rather try my hand at making it instead of buying it. ... And I'm cheap...

[Mopar - D]

Good looking build so far what colors are you planning to use?

[redneckrigger]

Very nice start on a cool build. Those Dodges have a character all their own! NICE!

[Tesla]

Looks to be a real nice project!

[restoman]

It'll be painted to match this... with gold wheel hubs, black rims and a red outer edge on the rims. Gold and Black interior.

Not sure about putting any stripes on it yet.

[restoman]

Some progress... it's simply been too nice out to spend much time at the bench.

The rear deck is ready for paint. Think I'll add some Dodge-style bumblebee stripes to the rear.

I've got the taillights fitted, deck lights ready to be installed, ramps painted and fitted to their storage area, got an electric winch and cable made up, exhaust formed up with side exit tail pipes (AAR and T/A style).

I decided to glue to cab doors closed. I just didn't like the way they fit and it's not like anyone will ever get in my cabinet and open them up. so... I'm filling some of the gaps around them and will make some dummy hinges that look more real. The cab is just sitting on there in the pics, it should be slightly lower when assembled. I'm thinking the front of the ramp deck needs to sit a little higher...?

[Mopar - D]

Nice progress Mike I agree maybe lift up the front to make the bed level. 

[gatorincebu]

Really cool project here. And you have it looking really good !

 

 

 

  Be Well

  Gator

[landman]

Following with interest. Are you using the 361 that comes with the kit?

[restoman]

Yes, the 361. I added some HP manifolds from the parts bin and bent up some dual exhaust for it. 'Course, I had to paint the engine Hemi Orange...

[restoman]

Now appearing in Under Glass...

[tbill]

this thing is just too cool!