Hey guys, I'm back. I knew mightyD50 went out the window for a while, and I finally took the time and found this site, AND maxd50.net
ANYWHO!!, Here are a few pictures of my shit box, enjoy!
And I'm up to 2 renderings and a Cartoon, I can't get enough of these!!!
I have a HUGE! build thread here......
http://dfwminis.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10678" target="_blank
I will post some current photos here... TRUCKIN' took these pictures at Texas Heatwave in Austin TX (where I live)
I LOVE IT! Great vision, great colours; it's gonna be a show stopper.
-RHP
ITs the 3rd hard core 1st gen for the site; can't wait to see the build and the completed ride. Now we need some 2nd gen trucks to show what can be done with them.
Pennyman1
The best Dodge that Dodge never made
Living the D-50 lifestyle since 1980
I tried to post pics, but it said its pending evaluation... Does a moderator need to approve my pics?
I have a HUGE! build thread here......
http://dfwminis.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10678" target="_blank
I will post some current photos here... TRUCKIN' took these pictures at Texas Heatwave in Austin TX (where I live)
awesome first gen! I think I remember you from the old site. Was your username cloverdragger?
Is this clover dagger's truck? it looks like it...
Pennyman1
The best Dodge that Dodge never made
Living the D-50 lifestyle since 1980
YUP!! This is me, the ol' cloverdragger!!
I see you have the a/c compressor and an air compressor on your truck - are you running a stock exhaust manifold or a header? I am getting ready to put my A/C back on and run a rotary compressor in about the same place, but it is going to be on a Conquest motor with an old school side draft weber in a draw through configuration. Its going to be very crowded on the right side on my engine compartment. LMK about how you did yours. Sorry about the misspell on your name before.
Pennyman1
The best Dodge that Dodge never made
Living the D-50 lifestyle since 1980
My stock A/C compressor is just acting as a pulley so I can wrought my Belt driven air compressor belt around the crank. I took my stock A/C out to make the body drop easier on myself. Do I miss it Hell yeah I do, its been 60+ Days in texas OVER 100 degrees...
Did it make the body drop a HELL of a lot easier to do, YUP! I can always go with Vintage Air setup later, using my factory compressor.
Glad you you showed up!
I'm pleased to see you haven't given up, you've came a very long way and it looks great!
I have original compressor brackets to mount the york style compressor where you have the A/C compressor now; the compressor lays on its side though - it may not fit with the body drop...
Pennyman1
The best Dodge that Dodge never made
Living the D-50 lifestyle since 1980
The York is ok to lay on its side, as long as the compressor's SUCTION side is ABOVE the discharge side. If the discharge is Above the suction, you will have oil flowing issues.
Whoa. FYI, my family has a '57 Plymouth Belvedere... Your dash, it's mind blowing!
-RHP
Glad to see you made it over here. Love your truck, its my favorite first gen I've seen and the dash fits perfectly
I wish the dash fit pefectly... Had to cut 8 inches out of the middle between the glove box and the radio delete panel, then I had to weld up the speaker grill hole and A/C holes that were in the top of the dash. Then I welded the dash into the truck and did all the body work.. Lots of work, but I love the end result!
truck looks awesome man love the idea for the dash! where did you find that grill was that custom made?
lol yea I didnt mean it fit in their perfectly stock, but after the chopping and shaving it looks like it came in there. I believe his grille is an old body style Chevy 1500 grille cut down.Originally Posted by xlowerx
you are correct!! Bought the full phantom grile, then I cut like 5 bars off of the top, centerted the grille in the truck, then I marked both ends with the fenders and I cut them off to match the curve.
parrell456, here is a sneak peak at my OTHER project... the ass end of my dash board, HAHA!!
1958 Plymouth savoy (stephen king's Christine) I actually have Autographed parts from the 1983 movie!!
pics to come momentarily.. LOL
Outstanding!!! I have a 82' Plymouth arrow. You are the only other person I have seen with one. Your truck is sick bro. Mine has been body dropped and bagged in the rear. I am working on the front at the moment. I am new to this site but glad I found it. Keep up the good work bro!!
Please, feel free to start up a new thread with some pictures. I wanna see........
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I will as soon as I can. I am stuck on a few issues with the truck. Do you have any pics of your from bag setup? I am trying to figure out a few things and I can't find anyone that has a few good pics for me to use as a example.
What exactly are you stuck on or having problems with?
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