Hi, I am new to these forums and want to build a tow rig/service truck. I have never owned a diesel just gas trucks and I am new to vehicle projects. I am starting in the Heavy Equipment trade(finished a pre-emp course) and have lived on a farm my whole life, so I have been around tractors and diesel grain trucks. I have never done a vehicle project like I said before, but I am always watching car shows (gearz etc.) and I read multiple articles and threads on forums about the projects I am interested in....So I am passionate/willing/want to learn and figure reading can only get me so far so I should try and tackle one.

One of my ideas/projects I would like to do is build a tow rig/service truck for me and to use on the farm. To tow other vehicles/parts(other future projects) and when I am not doing that have a toolbox, generator, compressor etc. to be able to fix things out where without taking it to the shop.

Being my first project I am not dead set on doing something specific. Just want to build something old and cool So i can gain experience and become a better mechanic. I have spent hours upon hours research where I should start but can't seem to decide on certain things to help get the ball rolling. I have been looking at older dualies(64 chev, 76 ford, 78 chev) as you can see quite interested in the older body styles haha. I have looked at diesel conversions, frame swaps etc.

If anyone could help me out I would truly appreciate it.

 

most important thing to find out about the dodge you're going to do this with is how much it can lift and still keep its front tires on the ground. i've seen this go bad several times