Noobie with a 67 Dodge truck. 56K beware!

[Devilbrad]

Hey all, names Brad, I'm from California near San Francisco.Heres my project 67 Dodge D100. I picked the old beast up about 2 years ago, it was just out of Fresno on a farm. Mostly stock runner, rust free, brakes shot, and some Duke boys wheels, LOL At first I was just gonna clean it up, fix the bugs, and drive it. I threw some Torque Thrusts on it and did a disc brake swap up front that ended up published in Classic Trucks magazine (article (http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/0805clt_1967_dodge_truck_brakes_dodgeing_disaster/index.html)) Then Scott posted a "parting out" ad on here for a '96 Corvette. Needless to say, I now own the front and rear suspension from that Vette and its all going under the 67 on some 20 and 22 inch wheels. :rockon: Here are some beginning progress pics. Gotta pick up some material and do some serious fabbing. We mocked up the front subframe in wood to make easier measurements. Last pic is some random rendition I found on the internet (who would of thought someone else was planning a 67 Dodge truck build?????) and a Colter rendition of the finished product.

How I found it on the farm.
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Torque Thrusts and discs.
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Mocking up the front cross member.
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Rear suspension.
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The wheels. Bonspeed Huntingtons with brushed center.
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Colters rendition.
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Thats it for now, more to come as progress happens.

[Devilbrad]

Got the engine out of the 67 and mocked up the cross member so we can get more accurate measurements. First couple of pics are ride height, fender lip 26" off ground, frame rails 6" off ground. Will have 7" of upward suspension travel, which means with bags deflated, truck WILL lay frame/rocker. I wasnt planning on that, but it worked out perfect. Rest of pics are just pics showing how the cross member (which isnt finalized) will fit and sit in truck.

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[Devilbrad]

Pulled the bed and front end off the 67 and got it in the garage where it belongs.

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[Devilbrad]

Pulled the cab off the frame. Man, that ****er is nose heavy! Even with the gas tank and fuel. It didnt help the way we did it either. We ran chains from the lower door hinge mounts and the seat belt mounts in the rear to middle of cab and used the cherry picker. I swear, the cab wanted to flip over. Was no fun. But, we have all our fingers and toes and no damage to cab! Enjoy!!!! LOL

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[TPI Monte SS]

Very cool, looks like a sick project! And I love the fact you're doing it all in your garage, that's a real-world build!

[wedgehead]

I saw a silver one at Goodguys last year here in texas. It was my favorite truck at the show. I will see if I can dig up some pics I took. Good luck with the build.

[Devilbrad]

I saw a silver one at Goodguys last year here in texas. It was my favorite truck at the show. I will see if I can dig up some pics I took. Good luck with the build.

Thats my friend Daryls truck, I've seen a bunch of pics of it. Vry sharp truck! Here it is. Mine will be much lower with way bigger wheels, have to one up him!!

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[gearheads78]

Nice work but I just don't see that crossmember holding up too long.
:razz: I look forward to seeing it come together.

[Devilbrad]

Nice work but I just don't see that crossmember holding up too long.
:razz: I look forward to seeing it come together.

Its made out of ironwood!!! :lmao:

[gearheads78]

Thats my friend Daryls truck, I've seen a bunch of pics of it. Vry sharp truck! Here it is. Mine will be much lower with way bigger wheels, have to one up him!!



Does he also have a home made front suspension using C4 parts? I think that is the same one. He is from this area I think it used to be in the orginal blue. If so its super nice fab work. I have not seen it painted. Turned out very nice.

[Devilbrad]

Does he also have a home made front suspension using C4 parts? I think that is the same one. He is from this area I think it used to be in the orginal blue. If so its super nice fab work. I have not seen it painted. Turned out very nice.

It has a MII front end. Theres also a blue one out there (I think its in Florida now) that has a C4 IFS in it. Silver one. (http://www.customclassictrucks.com/featuredvehicles/0604cct_1970_dodge_truck/index.html) Blue one. (http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/featuredvehicles/trucks/155_0401_1969_dodge_d100_restoration/index.html) And for ****s and giggles: An orange one. (http://www.iislyhotrods.com/Dodge.htm)

[gearheads78]

Yea Brian's truck I could not remember his name. Turned out really nice.

[SixSpeed454SS]

Neat project. Look forward to more pics.

[whytry]

Hey Brad,

Nice to see you on this site too, you'll probably get more love here with this build than Norcal, just more Protouring scene....

I've been following your build up, can't wait to see it completed!!! Gonna be a bad ass truck

[crazyfireman]

Cool project!! Please keep posting pictures so we can follow the build!

[cityofthesouth]

A little update for everyone. Brad got ahold of me a little while back to work out some of his ideas for the Dodge. Thought I'd post the results.
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[rb70383]

Brad I know u like me and all but ya gotta quit following me. Dam internet stalkers!!:enguard:HAHA, Havent been on ur site so I been outta the loop. Nice truck keep us posted!

[Johnny C.]

Awesome truck. Great to see something different.

[Devilbrad]

Brad I know u like me and all but ya gotta quit following me. Dam internet stalkers!!:enguard:HAHA, Havent been on ur site so I been outta the loop. Nice truck keep us posted!

Ha ha! Whats up dude! Get over there and post!! Thank you Mr O'dell for posting the rendition! I dont have any progress reports, as I'm a low dollar operation and money is tight right now. :nopity:

[LMDGUY]

very cool.. I been trying to talk my dealership into having me build a "shop truck" that is viper powered.

[wedged]

Hi Brad.... guess who ? :bananna2:

Yes, the blue on is in Florida, and sometimes it's even in my shop. It currently belongs to a buddy of mine. I've done some work on it -new cam, new heads properly tuned the carb, new converter... it's a whole lot more drivable then it was when he purchased it. Now it just needs OD.

[Devilbrad]

Hi Brad.... guess who ? :bananna2:

Yes, the blue on is in Florida, and sometimes it's even in my shop. It currently belongs to a buddy of mine. I've done some work on it -new cam, new heads properly tuned the carb, new converter... it's a whole lot more drivable then it was when he purchased it. Now it just needs OD.

Elvis??? Get me some pics of the front cross member!!

[wedged]

No, Elvis has a purple duster... I have a blue scamp... and a red dakota...

I don't know when I could get pics of the front end, my lift is tied up right now. I was actually trying to convince my buddy to re-do the front end because I think the geometry is off. It goes down the road good, but steering feel is strange. The mounting points don't exactlly mirror each other. Make sure you box the frame up front, and consider doing it the full length, if not back halfing it with box tube.

I forgot to mention, the engine was totally rebuilt and so was the trans...

I'm toying with the idea of a vette front end for the dakota... :drive1:

[Devilbrad]

We are boxing the entire frame, all new cross members, doing a tubular X-member in the middle and gonna have to Z the back of the frame (or build new rear frame rails) for the IRS. I have all the factory Vette geometry measurements and we are following that to the T. I'm even considering a full roll cage in it. Tell your buddy to get on www.sweptline.org Everyone there misses and worships his truck! He can even join my board if he can handle it, LOL

[wedged]

I have all the factory Vette geometry measurements and we are following that to the T.


SHARE !!!! Send it me in e-mail if you want. I would appreciate for my archives.

[Devilbrad]

SHARE !!!! Send it me in e-mail if you want. I would appreciate for my archives.Whats your email addy?

[wedged]

I sent you a PM on your board.

[dasmopar]

Hey, I currently own the 69 Petty Blue D100 that was in Mopar Muscle in 2003. Good luck with your project. Looks good so far.26720

[Devilbrad]

There you are!! Us Sweptline guys have been looking all over for you!

[srh3trinity]

Cool project, I have always liked the lines of these trucks.

[bagged66gto]

its going to be awesome when its done! i like that its different..dont see many of them around..good luck

[David Sloan]

Cool Project! Welcome to the site.
Will have to keep up with this one.
Thanks

[LMDGUY]

any more updates?

[1971CHEVELLE]

Very cool, project! And I love the fact you're doing it all in your garage

[Devilbrad]

I dont have any updates right now. Money has been tight and we are still deciding on how to best make the crossmember to be both functional AND pretty. I dont like the "lets just weld this here" look. I want everything smooth and flowing.

[Ratty 46]

Kick ass project.

I've never been a dodge/chrysler fan but these trucks are changing my mind.

I recently sold a 62 UNI ford, that was slamned to the floor, to replace with a 46 ford cpe. that I'm pro-touring with all of Chassis Works stuff.

I'm diggn' your wooden mock up - I would have never thought about using that........

Ratty 46

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[Devilbrad]

Bump because people have been asking why the pics are gone. I am almost done with the front cross member and have the rear all planned out. Progress pics coming soon!

[Devilbrad]

OK, finally an update! Hopefully you can see how I plan on putting the cross member together. Its made from 2"x4", .125" wall rectangular tubing and the pivots are 1" diameter with a 1/2" hole. Remember this is for '95 Corvette front suspension. The two uprights are cut at 45 degree angles were they meet the center piece, then clamped together, and slowly "drilled" on the ends with a hole saw to break through the surface. We then cut from hole to hole to make the slot for the lower control arm pivot. Obviously the holes are not the correct diameter yet. Dad's been a machinist for 45 years and says no problem using and end mill to get it to size. The uprights are not cut to length yet and neither are the pivots, nor the middle sections ends, they will need trimming. Have to get the three pieces together first. Reason I did it this way...I wanted as much welded surface area holding the pivots in as I could get. We could of just drilled a hole on each side of the rectangular tubing, but thats too easy, LOL Once together and correct width for frame is cut, the bottom of the frame will be notched on each rail, the cross member will slide up into the notch, get welded in place inside frame rail at desired ride height, then boxing plates welded in, over, and to the cross member. Yes, I know I need to do some more hand fitting of the parts, but its close. Critiques?

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[Damn True]

Love it!

I'd really like to have an old truck as a tow rig for my Camaro when it's done. I don't see taking on something as ambitious as this though. I was considering getting an old truck body then trying to find a chassis and drivetrain out of a wrecked modern truck to graft the vintage body onto.

[Devilbrad]

Love it!

I'd really like to have an old truck as a tow rig for my Camaro when it's done. I don't see taking on something as ambitious as this though. I was considering getting an old truck body then trying to find a chassis and drivetrain out of a wrecked modern truck to graft the vintage body onto.
I've seen Sweptline cabs and beds mounted on late model 4WD Ram Cummins chassis'. Supposedly a very easy swap and no smog out here were we are!

[Damn True]

I've seen Sweptline cabs and beds mounted on late model 4WD Ram Cummins chassis'. Supposedly a very easy swap and no smog out here were we are!

That is exactly the kind of thing I am thinking of. I'm not brand centric on the idea so whichever combination of body/chassis is easiest to combine would be what I'd go with, even if it meant mixing Ford/Chevy/Mopar.

Also considering transplanting a diesel pickup engine/trans into an early 60's full size, full-frame wagon.

Can't really consider either of them seriously though until the Camaro is finished.

[Devilbrad]

That is exactly the kind of thing I am thinking of. I'm not brand centric on the idea so whichever combination of body/chassis is easiest to combine would be what I'd go with, even if it meant mixing Ford/Chevy/Mopar.

Also considering transplanting a diesel pickup engine/trans into an early 60's full size, full-frame wagon.

Can't really consider either of them seriously though until the Camaro is finished.

Diesel engines are real heavy! I know a guy in Walnut Creek with a 66 Sweptline that has a 12v Cummins swapped in, frame is now cracked. I think I would do a whole chassis swap, or seriously beef up the factory frame. Of course, I like overkill, haha. I can imagine a 65 Suburban or 68 C-10 panel on a 4wd diesel chassis, that would be hot!

[CruizinKev]

nice project! :twothumbs

[Hondo78]

Diesel engines are real heavy! I know a guy in Walnut Creek with a 66 Sweptline that has a 12v Cummins swapped in, frame is now cracked. I think I would do a whole chassis swap, or seriously beef up the factory frame. Of course, I like overkill, haha. I can imagine a 65 Suburban or 68 C-10 panel on a 4wd diesel chassis, that would be hot!

I know this is an old thread, bud how did the Corvette Suspension come out? Did you go Old School or run a late 5.7 hemi or perhaps a 3.0 CDI?