'73 Dodge 2WD step side

[2doors3pedals]

This is a '73 Dodge 100 half ton 2WD 6 cylinder step side made from combining the MPC '78 long bed front suspension, an MPC '78 Fire Fighter 4WD Dodge, and  Best Model Parts '73 hood and grill.  I used the slant 6 from a Lindbergh '64 Dodge to complete this base model pickup. These parts all mixed well as the chassis are set up for either 2WD or 4WD. Paint is Rustolium Moss Green satin with Rusto clear gloss over coat. The hubcaps are painted silver and most chrome was dull coated. I weathered it just a little with Tamiya powders for a slightly used look. The biggest challenge for my 74 year old fingers was making the tailgate chains and latches. Other than that it was a pretty easy conversion and a lot of fun. 

[leafsprings2]

Great transformation to a simple old school base model pickup, really like the color choices, 6 cyl., stock wheels and silver caps instead of chrome caps. This build reminds us of when the no nonsense look was the majority!

Edited June 27 by leafsprings2

[Rbray47]

Awesome build

[stavanzer]

This is just awesome! Looks like a surplus Park Ranger's truck.

You got all the right details on this build.

 

Good Show.

[Jim B]

Great looking Dodge.  Very well done.

[ChrisR]

Very nice.

[maxwell48098]

Really nice build. 

FYI, the actual body name for these fendered Dodges was "Utliline" and Step Side was the GM name for their fendered pickups.  The smooth sided Dodge were referred to as "Sweptline".

 

A.J.

[thatz4u]

Dave, nice Dodge pickup, looks real.....(also I understand the age thing)

[espo]

Great realistic looking finishes. The color reminds me of maybe a decommissioned State Department of Forestry unit. Like the idea of mix and matching components to make something that isn't kited. 

[pulln4dejr]

Beautiful job! Reminds me of the one that my best friend’s dad had except his was an 8’ bed (remember those?!) 4x4, same color with old Goodyear “Power Lug” tires! Ugliest truck I’ve ever seen but man that thing would pull a tree down! Great job and thanks for sharing.

[2doors3pedals]

Thanks for the compliments everyone.  

AJ - I agree. I was 27 when these trucks were new and I can't remember anyone calling them "Utilines" except the salesmen at the dealership. I thought about using the correct name in my description, but decided on the generic term instead. "Utiline" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue...

[bondo bill]

neat conversion

[bbowser]

You nailed the fleet / work vehicle vibe.  When trucks were used for work and not 4-door sedans with a bed.

[PappyD340]

Great looking goat!

[Daverde]

Love the base model truck and the slant 6

[ncbuckeye67]

Nicely done! I love that green.