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Anybody up for a Project ,,,,,,
forgemonkey
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What year is this ?
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That would be a very cool old truck to restore.
It's 2023.
Are you asking about the truck?
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I’m going to guess maybe a 1953 Dodge model B.
American Truck Spotters Guide shows 1951-53 same front end.
Definitely early 50's. Always wanted one to restore, but never had the time. Maybe when I retire.
You're not Don!?!?
1953??
Pretty cool
It's a dodge so I'm really not interested, but if it was a real truck from the early 50's like a Ford that could be a cool project... OK come at me Chevy guys! LOL!
I don't think I have that long left to live.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Problem with old Dodge is parts are impossible to find.
You think Dodge parts are hard to find, try finding parts for a Studebacker or Packard pickup truck!!
neat old truck I would vote get it running and drive as is
JMHO
if you truly have a love for restoring and working on cars go for it
been there and done that my efforts were nothing show quality just real nice driver local car show stuff my skills and pocket book were never at thet level for the best of the best level 😥
but trust me find one all ready done and buy it in the long run it will save you money ( lots of money ) and time. and turn key and enjoy
especially if the one you find was some ones project and parts are missing. just do a check on chrome plating, paint supply's parts cost and all the do dads to complete it
with that said I have a 69 camaro ( actually two one I drive ) one I have owned for 47 yrs the other about 15 yrs and one I took apart years ago and hope to finish before I kick off
I have done a few since I took the other apart but this one has so much sentimental value well beyond and dollar amount to me for years I kept putting off its repairs until my skills and tools got better now they are good my age and flexibility hinder my efforts 😥
all my buddies and old GF's ( a lot of good times with the girlfriends ) who cruised and had fun in most all of them are departed but there memories and ghost are with me every time I sit in it
Leave the crud and drop a LS. Also make that in to a mini-Jeepers Creepers COE.
I've done two amateur restorations on cars from the 50's when I was a lot younger. A '51 Plymouth Cranbrook and a bit later a '58 Chevy Brookwood station wagon. I was a bit worried at the time that it would be very hard to find a badly needed windshield for the 58.
A friend I worked with gave me this auto glass company's phone number, telling me that they had been in business for more than 70 years. I called and told them what I was looking for. Guy on the other end told me to hold and in a few minutes asked me if I wanted a clear or tinted windshield? 😲
Even if I could be young again, I'd pass on taking on that Dodge pickup project! Both vehicles I took on were in much better shape to start with.
Can't judge overall condition from just a front end view but doesn't look too bad, mostly straightening a painted grille. Restomod concepts on an older vehicle aren't my cup of tea. When I look under the hood, I like to see original stuff. Modern engines are pretty boring to look at and will require upgrades to the entire driveline, suspension, brakes and cooling system just for starters. Parts for Mopar flathead sixes are not hard to find (could be the 331 hemi). The original stuff worked well for many years and really are not throwaways, IMHO.