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Old dodge tow truck (wip)


76 maverick
04-08-2005, 05:54 AM
Hey y`all , I`m working on a mid 70s dodge pick up wedge hauler , here is my progress so far ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/76maverick/mhauler1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/76maverick/mhauler4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/76maverick/mhauler2.jpg

I lost the hood for the truck a loooong time ago so I made the hood from the '84 gmc truck work on it. With a little trimming it fits purdy doggone good :sunglasse .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/76maverick/mhauler3.jpg

I got all of the tools painted and detailed. I had to do a good bit of work to make that jack look real at all :banghead: .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/76maverick/mhauler6.jpg

got the rear axel made and got the built in tool boxes done .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/76maverick/mhauler8.jpg


Just dreaming , it still has a long way to go...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/76maverick/mhauler9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/76maverick/mhauler10.jpg


got the under side all painted and got the rear end glued in place. I`ll be starting on the front suspention soon .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/76maverick/mhauler12.jpg


I had to tow my '71 charger out of the junk yard to the shop for some much needed parts

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/76maverick/mhauler13.jpg

I did a little more detailing to the engin bay after I got the air cleaner carb and coil .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/76maverick/mhauler15.jpg

Now I almost have the engine done , I just need to ad a cuple details :) .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/76maverick/mhauler14.jpg

Looks like I`ll need to use another oil pan or do alot of trimming .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/76maverick/mhauler16.jpg

DJPaul
04-08-2005, 11:45 AM
Nice build.

tonioseven
04-08-2005, 03:20 PM
I like it a lot!!:sunglasse

76 maverick
04-09-2005, 06:29 AM
Thanks :) , this is the most scratch building I`ve done since my V8 rear wheel drive acura.

http://public.fotki.com/76maverick/my_models/page5.html

ol' dude
04-09-2005, 08:12 AM
Looks to be coming along nicely!! Keep us posted on the progress!!

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