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Posted: 3/26/2017 6:30:24 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/26/2017 6:34:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: VTD]
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This was a Vermont town highway department truck in the 30's and 40's. My folks bought it in the early 70's to drive around and promote their first business (A dance hall and roller skating rink). It was last rolling and registered in 1975. After that it sat in an enclosed storage barn until we dragged it up to my dad's property in 2013.
I figure it's time to get her at least running and drivable again. I've enlisted some help as I am not a mechanic. It's going to be a fun project. The mechanical dump body is pretty damn neat.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 6:46:53 AM EDT
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Looks like it will be a lot of fun.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 9:42:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: P400]
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That's pretty cool.
It can be hard to stay focused and motivated on projects like these. I suffer from the same problem. I hope you make some progress. 
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WI, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2017 10:22:25 AM EDT
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Pretty nice original condition.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 2:04:00 PM EDT
[#5]
What is not to like . Very cool.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 2:16:51 PM EDT
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Join a old car website called the H.A.M.B. follow the rules ... you'll love it... they're so full of gurus and experts.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:05:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sniper1target:
Join a old car website called the H.A.M.B. follow the rules ... you'll love it... they're so full of gurus and experts. I used to use the HAMB to show my pinstriping and talk hot rods but haven't logged in for a few years. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:11:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: wildearp]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Inspector2211:
I equate the HAMB to GD. You can get some good information there but you have to wade through all of the assholes. I used to use the HAMB to show my pinstriping and talk hot rods but haven't logged in for a few years. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Inspector2211:
Originally Posted By sniper1target:
Join a old car website called the H.A.M.B. follow the rules ... you'll love it... they're so full of gurus and experts. I used to use the HAMB to show my pinstriping and talk hot rods but haven't logged in for a few years. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:17:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Inspector2211]
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When I read the title I immediately figured it was going to be a square body thread.
Cool Chevy op. ETA: Spelling. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:21:22 PM EDT
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Tagged for updates. This should be neat to watch.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:28:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wildearp:
Same here. They want to be traditional only hot rodders, but like GD, most can only run their mouths and either don't have a car, or haven't driven theirs in years. I had a couple build threads on there, but there isn't much to see anymore. There are better builder sites out there. this is not a tag either.. thread set not to archive.. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:44:28 PM EDT
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I've found a few pictures of similar rigs. Most seem to have spare tire mounts. Mine doesn't. I wonder if it was optional or a model year thing. Pretty sure mine is a '34.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:46:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:48:46 PM EDT
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Nice! Subscribed!
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:49:01 PM EDT
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Chevy has a turbo 4 cylinder crate motor that'd be fun in your old truck. Ditch the dumper for a flatbed to get the weight down and the 272hp and super compact motor would be a fun daily driver. There's a 30's Chevy in my area that I'd love to restomod with that motor and drive it across the country.
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Posted: 3/27/2017 9:48:48 PM EDT
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That thing looks like a super fun project. Nice!
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Posted: 3/30/2017 11:45:10 PM EDT
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Nice.
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Posted: 3/31/2017 6:25:14 AM EDT
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that will be cool.
started looking at the pictures and noticed the dump mechanism. looking forward to more pictures. once it is all working. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/31/2017 6:29:21 AM EDT
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That's a lot of work, but it'll be well worth it to get it back on the road.
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Posted: 3/31/2017 10:01:37 PM EDT
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Awesome. Tag.
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Posted: 4/1/2017 10:31:24 AM EDT
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More snow today.
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Posted: 4/1/2017 6:23:03 PM EDT
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I love it! That is going to be a great project and man that motor looks simple to work on.
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Posted: 4/2/2017 10:21:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JellyBelly:
Chevy has a turbo 4 cylinder crate motor that'd be fun in your old truck. Ditch the dumper for a flatbed to get the weight down and the 272hp and super compact motor would be a fun daily driver. There's a 30's Chevy in my area that I'd love to restomod with that motor and drive it across the country. <<<<<See Avatar |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2017 12:47:02 AM EDT
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The shape it's in, keep it original. Plenty of lesser trucks to mod out there. A friend of mine's wife has a 30 something 1/2 ton that she advertises her garden business with. It's original and running, unrestored.
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UT, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2017 5:47:34 AM EDT
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Very cool project!!
I would get the fuel tank thoroughly cleaned, put in new fuel lines, rebuild the carb, and replace the ignition points. Give the truck a good power washing and she will probably run like a top after that. |
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Posted: 4/4/2017 6:37:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sigman68:
Very cool project!! I would get the fuel tank thoroughly cleaned, put in new fuel lines, rebuild the carb, and replace the ignition points. Give the truck a good power washing and she will probably run like a top after that. |
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Posted: 4/4/2017 8:56:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: VTD]
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I just want to get it cleaned up and on the road. Not going to mod anything I don't have to.
I think the mechanicla dump is badass so that's not going anywhere either. |
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Posted: 4/29/2022 12:34:46 PM EDT
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Nice old truck OP.
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KY, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2022 7:21:01 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JellyBelly: Chevy has a turbo 4 cylinder crate motor that'd be fun in your old truck. Ditch the dumper for a flatbed to get the weight down and the 272hp and super compact motor would be a fun daily driver. There's a 30's Chevy in my area that I'd love to restomod with that motor and drive it across the country. but then it can't dump! Thats ludicrous. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 4:55:28 PM EDT
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@VTDefender
Update? Did you get it rolling? |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 5:13:59 PM EDT
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Other projects got in the way. It's still sitting there :(
One of these days. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 5:17:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VTDefender: Other projects got in the way. It's still sitting there :( One of these days. 
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Posted: 5/6/2022 6:16:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Avidrook: Worse than a safe thread, I know. We couldn't get the motor to turn and my wife wanted a toy so she got her 80's convertible and the truck sits a bit longer. Thanks for bumping this though. It's back in my mind again. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 6:23:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VTDefender: @Avidrook Worse than a safe thread, I know. We couldn't get the motor to turn and my wife wanted a toy so she got her 80's convertible and the truck sits a bit longer. Thanks for bumping this though. It's back in my mind again. I'd like to see it on the road, or at least puttering around the yard |
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Posted: 5/11/2022 8:01:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VTDefender: I just want to get it cleaned up and on the road. Not going to mod anything I don't have to. I think the mechanicla dump is badass so that's not going anywhere either. |
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Posted: 7/20/2022 5:36:31 PM EDT
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@VTDefender
Any progress? |
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