Well I am embarking on a new build for my 1939 Dodge 1.5 Ton Flatbed truck.

So the goals of the project are to restore a 1939 Dodge 1.5 ton truck, install a Cummins 5.9L intercooled 12V, Auto Trans, keep as much of the original look inside and outside of the cab as possible, update wheels and tires, make sure we have good brakes, air bag suspension and to join together a community and have a great time building a great truck.

We have all seen the build threads where only the best of the best parts were used and the best people worked on it while the owner just opened up a checkbook. I know I am amazed every time and slightly jealous that I do not have the funds to fix up my truck the way they did.

I will be built a website for this build where everyone can watch the progress and I will post updates here. Everyone who contributes will get recognition for anything and everything. As this progresses I will update a list of things still needed.

I already have the 1939 Truck and a 1995 Dodge Ram Cummins powered donor truck.








The donor truck;

 

 

Engine Home

This is one Friggin Huge front end


In trailer on top of rear end...

Lift Gate


I think I see some rust


Trying to take it apart


Wife Helping scrape off rust and paint


Lets try this stuff from Rust Bullet


Look I am even using goggles and gloves... it has Phosphoric Acid


Looking Good


Will it clean off this 1/4 thick grease?


Cleaning it off... they say to wipe with a rag, but I thought I would try this.

 

Well at least this is getting the rust off.



Getting ready to tear rear end apart


Grinding off bolts


Rear end seperate from frame


Quick cleanup


Still cleaning


Finally inside


This thing is huge


This was the rear of the truck...


Now to get started tearing this apart.

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So, that iswhere I was at a week ago, this week I have been able to get everything over to the same location, the Cummins hanging in the engine bay and trying to figure how it will all fit.

More pics as I get them downloaded.

If anyone is interested in helping out, that is part of the whole project. The Truck is located in Hillsboro Oregon, also looking for upgrade parts for the engine and trans.

Hope you enjoy the project!

 

Awesome project!!! Can't wait to see more!

 

Great project keep the pics comin, too bad you're on the other side of the country, I could use a nice solid cab for my Dodge

 

Dude that is freakin sweet. Wish I had a place to do a project like that. If I was closer I would for sure come over and get my hands dirty.

 

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