Dumptruck Dolly

[fishnixon]

Preparing the back half of the exhaust, and will provide more pics soon.

[fishnixon]

Got back to the project...exhaust is coming along. I have to fab up one more hanger and I should be done. When I purchased the exhaust, it came with a turbo style muffler...and with how the layout was proceeding, I noted I had much more room next to the driveshaft when using a glasspack I had from another project. I think the glasspack has a total of 150 miles on it before I put it on a shelf.

[fishnixon]

Exhaust is done...sounds mellow enough, but the test will really be when I get it on the open road...not sure when that will happen.

The electrical mess is the previous owners rear marker lights for when they hauled hay...

[fishnixon]

It's nice to get the truck off the rack to see the new tires/wheels. An oil change is due. Then the next things on the list in no particular order are brake cylinder(s), accelerator pump for the carb, fuel tank check up/hook up and electrical checks/repairs.

[rustytruck50]

Nice new project....your other trucks are pretty darn nice, too!

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Nice new project....your other trucks are pretty darn nice, too!

Thanks rustytruck50...the "purpose-built" trucks seem to have cut in line in front of the hotrod trucks.

[fishnixon]

Starting to size up the dump box project. I'll have to move the '71 K20 chassis to get to the box and make measurements.

[fishnixon]

Got the box lifted and started measuring contact points.

I still have to complete the previously mentioned list (brakes, etc...) but I couldn't help myself to start preparing for this step.

[fishnixon]

So, a simple oil change was a little more arduous than expected.

[rustytruck50]

That's frustrating....I've been fortunate enough to not have that happen and need to use an easy out....looks like you're making progress, though !

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

That's frustrating....I've been fortunate enough to not have that happen and need to use an easy out....looks like you're making progress, though !

Yes, I am making some headway and to quote from an Eastwood film, I will "endeavor to persevere".

Tonight, I am going to research the carb rebuild. My primary goal is to get the accelerator pump replaced, but depending on how things come apart, I may have to go all the way with the rebuild. Haven't done that in quite awhile, and that being just once. (On a 1955 big window Chevy truck with a 235ci).

[junksaver]

Any updates? Did you get the carb rebuilt?

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by junksaver

Any updates? Did you get the carb rebuilt?

I got it put together, and back on the manifold...but that's been about it for now, as I've had to do some of my landscaping at my place and also at a neighbors.

I put a 1956 Crestliner Viking runabout into the water, so I had some fun with that too...it's been a 2 year project.

Now hopefully the rain stops...geez

[fishnixon]

Ok, got back to the project, in between the kids school sporting events, reffing high school and college football, and of course my everyday job...

1. Put brakes on all four corners, as well as brake line.
2. Fuel pump replaced after the original sprung a leak.
3. Ordered new upper and lower radiator hoses and new choke cable...not put on yet.
4. I enlisted a fabricator that I’ve worked with to put the dump box onto Dolly. He’ll put on new hydraulic hose and align everything up. Whew, winter is fast approaching and his help will make things manageable.

[fishnixon]

Here are a couple of pictures of Dolly and the dump box.

[fishnixon]

A leak in the thermostat housing calls for a spare from a truck out back.

[68panelman]

Looking good!, I miss the days of having multiple Parts trucks in the back to pull parts off of.

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

Looking good!, I miss the days of having multiple Parts trucks in the back to pull parts off of.

Thank you vary much. They’re good to have...I actually thought I had the radiator issue taken care of, but when I went to pull it out, it had been bent and most of the fins were crushed...bummer.

[Orange67]

Really dig this and your rollback. Very nice trucks man.

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by Orange67

Really dig this and your rollback. Very nice trucks man.

Thank you Orange67

[fishnixon]

Could not find a clean gas tank locally, ordered a new one from LMC. Should be here early next week.

[fishnixon]

On a sidenote, since the rollback has been on this thread before, I’ll be using it tomorrow to pick up lumber and doors for a studio project in my basement. Justification at its finest!

On Saturday morning, there is a car show and burnout contest in Ely as a fundraiser for the Jake Forsman scholarship. This will go towards education within the trades… HVAC, metals, electrical, etc.… Should be a good time. This is the first annual event, and will always take place on the third Saturday of October.

[fishnixon]

Getting the frame ready for the dump box.

[rustytruck50]

Looks great!

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Looks great!

Thanks rustytruck50!