New guy in Beaverton Oregon

[1939dodge]

Hey,

I am a member on several other forums, I was running some searches for how to rebuild my trans and this one kept coming up. There is a bunch of good info so I decided to join

I am building a 1939 Dodge 1.5 Ton flatbed truck, I am installing a modified and upgraded cummins 12V, air ride suspension, WVO, this is a complete frame off restoration and so much more.

Hope to meet some of you,

-Ryan

 

[1939dodge]

I could hear a pin drop after that post.

 

[PSUCE]

Post up some pics of your project, sounds interesting.

 

[1939dodge]

My Truck

As it came...

Rear axle finally off the semi truck frame, still have to take off the springs etc

Every big a$$ truck needs a lift gate

I finally have the engine mounts in and engine in place

Inside the cab view, I had to move in the firewall a bit, build up the floor

It is back from blasting and a thick coat of primer was applied

Not bad, no rust through or Bondo

New floor, I do not have shaping tools so I had to weld it together (be nice)

Rear Axle bag mounts the can is for size reference, the rear axle will handle 19,000lbs

Entire frame boxed in with 1/4" plate, tacked in then stitched the entire length. I also took time to cool so the frame did not warp.

Cross members that were riveted were welded in addition and will be further stiffened.

Rear upper 4-link mount, the ground is wet from water used to keep the heat down, not leaking oil.

One side of the 4-link in place (turns out I need to move it now)

That is some of the photos and progress...

I am going through the engine now I ported and am honing the head, cleaning up the rust in the coolant side, then I will need to obtain some upgrades, a compound turbo before re-assembly. I hear Zack from Hamilton cams is on here...

 

[Hamilton Cams]

Yes I am on here. Nice build!

 

[SHughes]

kool project dude!
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[1939dodge]

Thank you both! I suppose I should put together a build thread here, I have several on other boards I have been keeping up.

I am looking for suggestions on how to proceed with the engine overhaul. Just like everyone I want everything but don't have the budget, but I have some time and the entire engine is all taken apart, bagged and tagged. I do not need this truck to get me around right now, but when done I will pack up my life and haul everything from Oregon to New Mexico where there is sun. That means it needs to be tough and reliable and have good fuel economy. To that end I will be running WVO as well.

 

[oregonsandrat]

That will be a sweet truck. Nice job.

 

[1939dodge]

Thanks, I am just taking it one step at a time... this is the first truck I ever worked on so there is a huge learning curve. I like challenges.

 

[Michael]

Cool project!!! Also, welcome to CompD, sorry I missed this thread originally (I was scrambling to get ISSPRO's stuff ready for SEMA at that time). When I needed to form a piece like your floorpan (it was for replacing rusted out floorboards in my Blazer), I used a rubber mallet and a sandbag. I could "pre-form" the sandbag a little into the shape, and also prop it up with blocks underneath, it worked pretty well.

 

[1939dodge]

Thanks, I have since seen more of that sandbag method... my way worked I like the look but it could have been done in one piece. I had one I had before this one that was beaten but the steel I am working with is very thick and I was not getting what I wanted fast enough. Owh well as I said I am still learning.