Dumptruck Dolly
 

My first attempt at documenting a build on "THE" forum...Let me introduce "Dumptruck Dolly". A 1967 Dually pulled from the field/yard in Nashwauk, MN. It was used as a hay hauler on a Hereford Farm. 292 4 speed and pretty bare of options. My goal is to keep it a running vehicle during the build, and to make it a functional truck..."if it works well, or as it was intended, keep it...sort of thing. I will be adding a dump box that an Ely craftsman built, using electric over hydraulic power.

The name you ask? Dolly was a cow my father-in-law had while growing up in Ely, not far from downtown. Maybe the truck should be called Downtown Dolly...

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On the ride home...

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Dolly makes it home...I was hoping the old wood bed would've fallen off on the ride...

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Nice! Looks like the one from Hibbing.

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From Hwy 65

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I lived in Ely about 20 years ago, on S Central Ave. Really neat little town. That is a great start to a project you have there.

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Thank you! How close to the golf course were you?

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Please have patience for more pictures, I need to figure out why the uploads are coming in upside down… Suggestions? I will check the FAQ area.

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Option list...anyone see the code for interior color?

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Trouble in paradise...heh heh

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Ok, take two...anyone see a code for interior color?

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We lived at the nw corner of S Central Ave and Pattison, big house with a stone wall bordering the street. My dad and I restored that house, we lived there about 2 years. It looks like Ely has grown a bit since then!

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I'm going to move this to proects and builds.

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i believe the interior should be fawn (gray) and not being listed is normal. i think some 67's had red but fawn seemed to be the standard.

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cool truck btw!

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Ahh yes, across from the Moose. Cool...Ely is busy between Memorial and Labor Day...could use more industry with liveable thriving family wage for full timers. I am glad to be part of the area for my whole life and am happy to make a living and bring up a family...nice place.

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Thank you

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Thank you. I hope to find the interior stuff I need.

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After pressure washing and throwing on some 17.5" wheels with brand new rubber I had laying around from another project since completed.

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Driver's door emblem that "Dolly" wears

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I got one last thing done before the end of the weekend. The bumper was trashed, so I fired up the torches and got rid of it. Now, I have to look around in my stash for that one silver painted bumper that's hiding in 20 years of part accumulation.

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heres a little inspiration. my 68 gmc dump on 19.5 wheels

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Love it! Thanks for sharing...it gives me perspective of lines I've been wondering about. Please tell me what engine/trans you have.

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Way cool.
Found a 68 like this in a pull a part yard. I got several parts from it, front fenders, steer col. seat, etc

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its a 305e v6 and a 4 speed. eaton rear with crazy gears. 45-50 is tops on highway.

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Woah, those 19.5's are a must for any dump truck now that I've seen them, holy cow those are awesome on these little trucks. The door logo is pretty awesome, looking forward to this build, subbed

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bigrigpardo's 19.5" wheels look great...I need to find 2 more 17.5 inch tires for the front yet...and I am looking forward to getting the dump bed set, hopefully soon.

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I have never looked at the V6 up close...Cool. I have a Eaton HO72? with crazy gears as well, but its in the back yard under a tarp. I did seem to get the last set of brand new drums off of a shelf in Seattle...probably 15 years ago. Those are hard to come by.

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Thanks

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Found my silver bumper, 3 dents and a couple of edges bent...no problem.

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Another view

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An unsightly carriage bolt opening that needs repair.

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Using the scrap bumper for the filler.

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welded up, and used flap disc to smooth it out.

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Pounded out the dents, straightened the edges and put a skim coat of filler prior to primer.

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Primered and done for tonight.

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Great work on the repairs.

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Thank you...onto paint and putting it back on.

After getting it back in place, my son says that the other white trim pieces look out of place...I'll take care of that tomorrow.

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I am pretty happy that Dolly got a facelift of sorts.

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Busted and rusted side mirrors have to go.