DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Fictional ad in early 80s Local Newspaper: For Sale: 1968 Dodge D800 Dump Truck; New Paint, New Tires, New Side Boards, New Tailgate Chains. 361 V8 engine runs strong, low mileage, smokes a little. 4 speed trans with two speed axle. This truck is solid and ready to work. Call for price. Special thanks to Charles Rowley who sent me the correct hood for this build as the hood that came with it was wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Fantastic looking Dodge. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Absolutely, astonishing work... Very nice... Too cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael F Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Very cool truck, i´m plannig to build one of these as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Very nice, Brian - I especially like the freshly painted over dump body with its numerous dents and bumps ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Another stellar build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Very impressive build! Looks like a ex. Dept. of Forestry dump, has a very capable and heavy duty look. When these style Dodge cabs become readily available, it will be on my buy list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 beautiful Dodge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug 1061 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Great looking workhorse there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Fantastic looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Beautiful build Brian, despite the fact that it is an old '68 it will still provide years of good and loyal service to the next owner, it is obvious that it has been very well maintained! These old work horses are unstoppable!!! 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toys4Don2 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Awesome looking truck build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 I like the color, and that’s right, it does look like an ex-Forestry Service truck. Excellent all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 On 5/20/2021 at 7:54 PM, Jim B said: Fantastic looking Dodge. Well done. Thanks Jim!! On 5/21/2021 at 12:29 AM, kilrathy10 said: Absolutely, astonishing work... Very nice... Too cool... Thanks JT!! On 5/21/2021 at 7:22 AM, Michael F said: Very cool truck, i´m plannig to build one of these as well. Thanks! I look forward to seeing yours! On 5/21/2021 at 1:29 PM, 1959scudetto said: Very nice, Brian - I especially like the freshly painted over dump body with its numerous dents and bumps ! Thanks! It’s meant to represent a fresh paint job on an old body to make it ready to sell. On 5/21/2021 at 5:22 PM, PappyD340 said: Another stellar build!! Thanks Larry!! On 5/21/2021 at 10:53 PM, leafsprings said: Very impressive build! Looks like a ex. Dept. of Forestry dump, has a very capable and heavy duty look. When these style Dodge cabs become readily available, it will be on my buy list. Thanks! This one showed up on Ebay. Charles mastered it as a W500. I’m not sure who the caster was and if I am not mistaken, Charles no longer has the masters. There is a 66 300 on there now, but the fender flares might need to be widened, depending on what kind of build you were going for. On 5/21/2021 at 11:59 PM, slusher said: beautiful Dodge! Thanks Carl! On 5/23/2021 at 1:38 AM, Doug 1061 said: Great looking workhorse there. Thanks Doug! On 5/23/2021 at 3:27 AM, ChrisR said: Looks great!! Thanks Chris! On 5/23/2021 at 10:44 AM, doorsovdoon said: Fantastic looking build. Thanks so much! 23 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Beautiful build Brian, despite the fact that it is an old '68 it will still provide years of good and loyal service to the next owner, it is obvious that it has been very well maintained! These old work horses are unstoppable!!! 👌 Thanks Francis for all of the kind words and encouragement! 22 hours ago, Toys4Don2 said: Awesome looking truck build. Thanks Don! 18 hours ago, vincen47 said: I like the color, and that’s right, it does look like an ex-Forestry Service truck. Excellent all around. Thanks again Vincent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 On 5/21/2021 at 12:29 AM, kilrathy10 said: Absolutely, astonishing work... Very nice... Too cool... I agree wholeheartedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 On 5/24/2021 at 5:01 PM, landman said: I agree wholeheartedly. Thanks Pat!! I hope that you are getting settled in to your new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 21 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Thanks Pat!! I hope that you are getting settled in to your new home. We are about 90% settled in. The hobby furniture and the stuff are in their new room but far from unpacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Very cool old Dodge. I really dig the look of this build. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 As always Brian, very nice build!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Great looking build of an everyday work truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 On 6/1/2021 at 11:25 AM, Bainford said: Very cool old Dodge. I really dig the look of this build. Nicely done. Thanks so much!! On 6/1/2021 at 1:19 PM, DrKerry said: As always Brian, very nice build!!!! Thanks Kerry!! On 6/3/2021 at 3:01 PM, OldTrucker said: Great looking build of an everyday work truck! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 That is such an awesome subject and a stunning build. The color choice and details on the dump body are fantastic. It's just fun to look at. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsipes Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Wow I love it. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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