"Welcome to the page dedicated to "BUBBA", my 1960 Dodge Truck"


This Dodge Truck is being rebuilt on a 1979 extended cab long box heavy half ton Dodge frame. The frame has been shortend 41 3/8" to bring the wheel base to the correct length. This frame has disk brakes, independant front suspension, and a 9-1/4 rear end, it's much stronger than the original frame with its straight front axle was. The truck has a Ram V10 in it now and I'm working on finishing up the fabrication of Master cylinder, steering column, and the heater/ac box. I hope to have the truck running by May 2004, Just in time for the 2004 Power Tour.


Below is a picture of my 1960 Dodge D-100, it came frome Coleman Texas and was used there by the water and sewer department for many of its early years.




The old Dodge is very solid for it's year, it has a little rust in the front of the fenders, and a little rust in the fender area just in front of the passenger door. The bed was covered with steel sheeting, it was a bit rusty when uncovered. I bought the truck with no engine or trans, it was originally a 6 cylinder truck. It now has a Ram V10 in it with a Viper top end. The truck will be painted Viper Red, and probably will have a silver stripe.




Here's another picture of the truck


And here's a couple of pictures of the frame being shortened


Here's a picture of the frame after welding, sandblasting, and painting


Here's the front right with body mounted and V10 installed


Here's the engine is installed


Here's a picture of the interior showing how far back the motor sits


Here's a picture of the interior showing the motor covered and Chrylser Concord seats and consol installed


Here's another picture of the interior showing the motor cover and seats


Here's a picture of the front and bottom of the body after the firewall was cut out and refabricated


Here's a picture of the cab after sand blasting


Here's another picture of the cab after sand blasting


Here's a picture of the cast iron block with viper heads and intake.


Here's a picture of the cast iron block with viper heads and intake.


Here's a picture of the engine in the truck


Here's another picture of the engine and cab assembled on the frame


Here's a picture of the RT header after modifications


Here's a picture of the Left Header after modifications


Below are a few pictures of the engine in the truck, it now runs and I'm working on preping for paint. The underside is painted as is the firewall and inner fenders.








Here's another


Here's another


Its the first week of Sep 2004, progress is slow but steady. Here's a couple pictures of the shaker hood after painting.


Here's a 2nd


April 1st 05, working on the ex stacks and finishing touches


Closer to Finished


Here's a picture of a front end with square headlights that I'm considering


"Classic Trucks Rule"

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