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60ratrod · 10-13-2008, 11:08 AM

hey guys, i finally managed to get some more up-to-date photos of what i am now lovingly calling the abomination. lemme know what you guys think

60ratrod · 10-13-2008, 11:11 AM

here's more

60ratrod · 10-13-2008, 11:19 AM

yes that just happens to be an old dodge step side bed. unfortunately the fleetside that was on there was so fubar'd that i would have put too much time, effort, and money into attempting to make it useable. so i cut 6 1/2" off of the front of the bed to make the bed fit on the blazer frame that this truck is sitting on. also, anyone know what this hood ornament originally came off of? i found it in one of the local wrecking yards and literally walked out the door with the thing in my hand! that was just after i bought a set of doors off of a 60-66 gmc burb that were in worse shape than what mine are.

72BlckButy · 10-13-2008, 12:56 PM

Great looking project!

hewlett2002000 · 10-13-2008, 01:29 PM

now i like that

i would drive that just the way it sits, and not change a thing. i like the front bumper, looks neat. as for the dodge bed its a little taller and makes it look a little different. but overall a really cool looking truck.
John

steverino66 · 10-13-2008, 02:54 PM

that's a pretty cool truck-
I went to a local show recently where a guy grafted early 60s chevy fenders onto a 54 f100 bed, with a caddy 429 under the hood!

tiggamonsta · 10-13-2008, 08:56 PM

Here is a bunch of different hood ornaments, but I do not see one that matches that one.

http://rockindownthehighway.blogspot...ments-and.html

**Corts60** · 10-13-2008, 09:38 PM

Looks like the hood ornament is possibly an early Oldsmobile?

Definitely a truck that makes you stop and scratch your head...

60ratrod · 10-14-2008, 02:04 PM

and to top it all off i just got some new rims & rubber for it. now its got the old school style silver/grey ralley rims, chrome trim rings, chrome baby moon hub caps, and 10's in the rear and 8's up front for that staggered look. will post more photos asap.

10-13-2008, 11:08 AM	#1
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	the truck formerly known as project problem child hey guys, i finally managed to get some more up-to-date photos of what i am now lovingly calling the abomination. lemme know what you guys think Attached Images

10-13-2008, 11:11 AM	#2
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: the truck formerly known as project problem child here's more Attached Images

10-13-2008, 11:19 AM	#3
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: the truck formerly known as project problem child yes that just happens to be an old dodge step side bed. unfortunately the fleetside that was on there was so fubar'd that i would have put too much time, effort, and money into attempting to make it useable. so i cut 6 1/2" off of the front of the bed to make the bed fit on the blazer frame that this truck is sitting on. also, anyone know what this hood ornament originally came off of? i found it in one of the local wrecking yards and literally walked out the door with the thing in my hand! that was just after i bought a set of doors off of a 60-66 gmc burb that were in worse shape than what mine are. Attached Images

10-13-2008, 12:56 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: the truck formerly known as project problem child Great looking project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-13-2008, 01:29 PM	#5
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: the truck formerly known as project problem child now i like that i would drive that just the way it sits, and not change a thing. i like the front bumper, looks neat. as for the dodge bed its a little taller and makes it look a little different. but overall a really cool looking truck. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

10-13-2008, 02:54 PM	#6
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: the truck formerly known as project problem child that's a pretty cool truck- I went to a local show recently where a guy grafted early 60s chevy fenders onto a 54 f100 bed, with a caddy 429 under the hood!

10-13-2008, 08:56 PM	#7
tiggamonsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, TX Posts: 167	Re: the truck formerly known as project problem child Here is a bunch of different hood ornaments, but I do not see one that matches that one. http://rockindownthehighway.blogspot...ments-and.html

10-13-2008, 09:38 PM	#8
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: the truck formerly known as project problem child Looks like the hood ornament is possibly an early Oldsmobile? Definitely a truck that makes you stop and scratch your head... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

10-14-2008, 02:04 PM	#9
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: the truck formerly known as project problem child and to top it all off i just got some new rims & rubber for it. now its got the old school style silver/grey ralley rims, chrome trim rings, chrome baby moon hub caps, and 10's in the rear and 8's up front for that staggered look. will post more photos asap.



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