Dumptruck Dolly

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Way cool.

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.

[NewType72]

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

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by NewType72

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

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.

[NewType72]

Great work on the repairs.

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by NewType72

Great work on the repairs.

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.

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Found nice replacements at Champion for about $9 each. Dolly is not much for a lot of shiny parts, so I scuffed up the chrome, and shot some white on them, like the originals were.

[68panelman]

Missed this thread. Super cool truck

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

Missed this thread. Super cool truck

Thank you 68panelman. Stay tuned. I really want to get this truck to the point where I can use it for work on the property.

[junksaver]

Do you have any more pictures of the rollback?

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by junksaver

Do you have any more pictures of the rollback?

Here's a couple...the rollback has been helpful in Dolly's build.

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More as requested...

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Last one...

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Ok, back to the thread... I got one thing done today. The rear tires are mounted...I started sandblasting the crossmember, but a little moisture ended the day early. I received a package at my office, hmmm, could it be the exhaust all ready? I'll find out tomorrow.

[junksaver]

That is a beautiful rollback. Did you buy it that way or did you build that one? I have a 1970 C30 with the 157" wb and HD frame. I also have 86 ford rollback with 17' aluminum bed. I have considered stretching the C30 wheelbase and putting the rollback bed on that.

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by junksaver

That is a beautiful rollback. Did you buy it that way or did you build that one? I have a 1970 C30 with the 157" wb and HD frame. I also have 86 ford rollback with 17' aluminum bed. I have considered stretching the C30 wheelbase and putting the rollback bed on that.

Thank you. I did build it. I stretched a long box C30. It used to be a dump truck...go figure I am building one now. There's 109" from the back of the cab to the center of the rear axle. 14 bolt 342 posi, front disc brakes, tilt from 82 Chevy van with cruise, 454/400 with about 1000 miles on it thus far. I am still working on it, but at least it's on the road. Thanks again.

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Time to get after that crossmember...

Supported driveshaft, and cut out the rivets.

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Crusty crossmember

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Mocking up "new" crossmember

[mattfranklin]

Looks like a fun truck project. Seriously beautiful rollback, too. I was in Ely a couple of weeks ago. Had lunch at the Chocolate Moose. I grew up in southern Minnesota (Austin). When we were kids my parents would always take us "up north" to Ely for a week of camping at Fall Lake. You're so fortunate to live in such a beautiful area.

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by mattfranklin

Looks like a fun truck project. Seriously beautiful rollback, too. I was in Ely a couple of weeks ago. Had lunch at the Chocolate Moose. I grew up in southern Minnesota (Austin). When we were kids my parents would always take us "up north" to Ely for a week of camping at Fall Lake. You're so fortunate to live in such a beautiful area.

The project is fun, and taking a little more time than expected...the son and daughter's summer baseball/softball games have been ramping up, and that has been the priority.

Thank you for the compliment on the rollback.

I've been to Austin a couple of times...way back in time when I played NJCAA Basketball for Vermilion. Also, good times at Fall Lake for us too. Please visit Ely again!