41 dodge shop truck

This is my shop truck that we built on the cheap did a 93 dakota frame swap all dakota running gear I paid $25 for the 41 30 years ago and just now have it running

 

Very Awesome, and all Mopar. Love it!

 

Neat looking old Dodge.You dont see that many of those being built ,but i like them ...

 

better late then never.... happy parts chasing!!

 

And Id ditch the dakota rims but you know what they say about opinions

 

Now thats a cool looking parts truck!!

 

Beautiful truck, but loose the wheels.

 

thanks guys rember built it on the cheap so wheels will come some day

 

Hay looks good for a quickie job. I'm rebuilding a 1946 Dodge looks similar to the 41 same chassis. We have a 49 "6 banger" and a 89 rear end in ours. Smokie is working on the new brake lines now. I haven't decided on paint anyone with some ideas on how we should proceed is welcome to chime in. I sorta going traditional 2 tone with some tas-tee pin stripe work. I do like the wood sides want to do something like that too.

 

Though one. That year Dakota has the Dakota/Durango only funky 6 lug pattern. I was told that you could put earlier Dakota (88-90) rotors to get the 5 on 4 1/2 pattern then you could swap rears or looking redrilling the axles and new drums from the earlier years. Then you would have a huge selection of wheels. Maybe to stay on the cheap, just look for someone parting an earlier one. Very cool swap and nice looking truck.

 

Much nicer than the ratty '41 I built some time ago.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=223155

 

My 53 Dodge is on a Dakota frame with the same crappy rims, but the old 15 inch mopar full wheel covers snap right on and hide them ugly things. Dont pay attention to the covers in the avatar, they have changed to 49 Dodge full covers.

 

The 6 lug is a problem so will do the easy first to see if i like them (full hubcaps) and thanks for all the ideals it is a very fun truck to drive my grandson loves to ride in the hotrod lol hot v6

 

very nice!

 

I know what you mean about the grandkids. They love ridin' in old trucks!

 

The dakota looks like it fit pretty good. Got any build-up pics?

 

I will see if i can find the build pic it did fit good but still a lot of work cant be afraid to use a cutting torch or a weilder lolu

 

Here are a few pictures of truck in progress. The little boy is my grandson wearing his greatgranddads overalls on the truck before we started.

 

Neat truck! i really like the STARLINER one of the best looking cars ever IMHO

 

thanks the starliner is like the first car I had makes me feel younger when i drive it

 

Cool truck! Nice progress pics.

 

you have a good looking 41 also

 

Ive noticed a lot of these trucks coming out of the wood work over the past year. I bought my 40 almost a year and a half ago and was looking for parts everywhere and I found nothing. Last month I searched again and found all kinds of parts for these style trucks. I guess its just becoming harder and more expensive if you find a Ford or Chevy pickup laying around. I take it thats why people are finding and using these cabs now. Heres mine when I bought it and what Ive done a little so far.

 

looks like you have a good start on your truck

 

I like it...but I have to agree about the wheels.....

 

I think the only person that likes the wheels is my wife lol

 

Neat-0, Happy driving/ parts chasing, whatever... especially with the family !
-41-

 

well the wheels could be worse

 

Starliner, That's the only way to build them now a days. Truck looks great. Show us updates as you make any further changes.

 

thanks 41 dave I will looking for a set of 50-51 dodge hubcap for it now think they would look good on it