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Hot Rods So this followed me home this weekend

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Chappy444, Sep 7, 2023.

  1. Don't know much history on it other than it was supposedly built in the late 50's and has a "recently" rebuilt 401 nailhead.
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  2. brokedownbiker
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    Congratulations, it's a fine looking truck- love the Nailhead!
     
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  3. AVater
    Joined: Dec 9, 2008
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  4. Is that the stock length for the bed on whatever year truck that is?
     
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  6. 65pacecar
    Joined: Sep 22, 2010
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    Wow, I love that. I need a truck like that to follow me home.
     
  7. Bandit Billy
    Joined: Sep 16, 2014
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    It does look abbreviated behind the fenders and a bit short on the bed rail unless I am imagining things. I like it regardless.
     
  8. SPEC
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    Great Truck.
     
  9. Whoever grafted the '38 Standard front clip onto the '37 cab did a good job. Looks factory. I always liked the '38 Standard front sheet metal.
     
  10. Me too... I like headlights and grill on the car more than the trucks in those years.
     
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  11. Absolutely love the trucks with passenger car front sheet metal, whoever did the work on the truck did a fantastic job, it actually looks like it came from the factory. HRP
     
  12. That looks like it could bring some joy to the new owner. You didn’t ask so I won’t chime in with changes that I would make if it was mine, but do you have a list for the white board, that would make it more “your” truck?
     
  13. studebaker46
    Joined: Nov 14, 2007
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    if that truck was truly built in the 50s it was high end build and certaintly stood the test of time enjoy
     
  14. That’s pretty dang cool! Congrats!
     
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  15. Budget36
    Joined: Nov 29, 2014
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    As said before, that truck looks very well done.
    Enjoy the heck out of it!
     
  16. Only had it a couple of days and only had the chance to drive it once or twice.
    I need to do a proper shake down cruise.
    But...The short list so far is:
    Proper tailgate
    Remove wood box from bed
    Add a tach
    Figure out what I want to do about the non syncro 3 speed
    Investigate options for a rear bumper
     
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  17. v8flat44
    Joined: Nov 13, 2017
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    Yepper, that is NICE !!! Envy is a word that comes to mind ........... Love it!
     
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  18. Tow Truck Tom
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    From here,. it shows a life of luxury.
    Your list of needs, will make it more so.
     
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  19. lostn51
    Joined: Jan 24, 2008
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    I never have anything that nice follow me home….. I’m always having to start from ground up with the ones that do:(
     
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  20. 65pacecar
    Joined: Sep 22, 2010
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    from KY, AZ

    Considering selling my Dodge Dually Diesel and build an old Dodge truck for a driver and parts hauler since I really don’t use the Dually anymore. Would love to find either a 48 or 52 Dodge pickup. Have fun with this one, love everything about it.
     
  21. hrm2k
    Joined: Oct 2, 2007
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    @Chappy444 , now you will have to make a decision, your outrageous coupe or your equally outrageous truck. Congrats on a very cool score
     
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  22. Moriarity
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    Really really cool......
     
  23. blackbeard40
    Joined: May 25, 2009
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    Great looking truck. Was this a Maryland truck or where did you find it?
     
  24. Squablow
    Joined: Apr 26, 2005
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    Love the truck, and agree fully with your plan, especially the pipe bumper and expanded steel tailgate. If you took pictures directly from the front and the back I don't think I would have realized it was the same truck. Gonna look extra great after those tweaks.
     
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  25. blackbeard40
    Joined: May 25, 2009
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    from Maryland

    A Covered Bridge tour on Oct 14, starts Westminster MD Mission Barbecue 11:30 AM. After some roadkill, the tour begins. Maybe good for a shakedown if not already done by then. Info should be on MD Hambers soon.
     
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  26. catdad49
    Joined: Sep 25, 2005
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    Love it, Chappy! She wouldn't happen to have a sister, would she? You have a bumper, but it's on the front!!
     
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  27. Cool truck...congrats. I had to look at that front end closely, it's almost reminiscent of a '38 International...but nicer with better headlight treatment!

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    Last edited: Sep 8, 2023

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