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fishnixon · 10-27-2017, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Looks great!

Thanks rustytruck50!

fishnixon · 11-01-2017, 04:13 PM

Once the box was on, the scissor portion of the lift was within millimeters of the top of the pumpkin on the rear end. Can't have this. Adding leaf springs for weight and a 4.5 inch block to create separation This will do the trick. Moving the box either way was not an option because of weight transfer during dumping. Yes the box at the rear end will be higher, but I do have fold down sides all the way around if loading is an issue. (I just had a thought of adding four-wheel-drive which would level out the truck some… That's another day/year project, no promises on that one.) Enjoy the pics.

fishnixon · 11-01-2017, 09:20 PM

I had my wife pick this up for me at Harbor Freight. I hope it works well.

fishnixon · 11-11-2017, 03:40 PM

Here are some better pictures of the hinge mechanism and welding that was done.

fishnixon · 11-11-2017, 03:45 PM

Here’s some pictures of the box completely elevated. The scissor type hoist really surprised me how “vertical” it articulates the box. Next plan is to seal the new metal with paint.

72 tigger · 11-12-2017, 10:44 PM

You’re doing a great job on Dolly- will be a handy truck to have around

**too much stuff** · 11-13-2017, 07:54 PM

I like it... Whats all that white stuff on the ground???

68panelman · 11-13-2017, 07:58 PM

Looking even better now, I love the long stalk side view mirrors. Next welding project might be a plow frame, haha

fishnixon · 11-13-2017, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

You’re doing a great job on Dolly- will be a handy truck to have around

Thanks 72 tigger! I have plans for her...hauling rock, gravel, stumpage, and maybe plowing snow IF future plans for more driven wheels comes about...hint hint.

fishnixon · 11-13-2017, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I like it... Whats all that white stuff on the ground???

Thanks! The white stuff seems to be a reoccurring anomaly that I am tired of already.

68panelman · 11-13-2017, 10:34 PM

Should do fine plowing with a couple yards of dirt on board

fishnixon · 11-13-2017, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

Looking even better now, I love the long stalk side view mirrors. Next welding project might be a plow frame, haha

Thanks 68panelman...and actually, and I will try to get a picture of it soon, I have a frame all set with a plow!

fishnixon · 11-13-2017, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

Should do fine plowing with a couple yards of dirt on board

...and a couple more tires “pulling” me along!

IRQVET · 11-14-2017, 12:02 AM

Nice build, looking forward to whats next . . .

fishnixon · 11-14-2017, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by IRQVET

Nice build, looking forward to whats next . . .

Thank you IRQVET, and by the looks of your profile emblem, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

fishnixon · 11-18-2017, 06:32 PM

Sealing up the bare metal.

fishnixon · 11-18-2017, 06:38 PM

After 24 hrs drying time, I applied rubberized undercoating. To back half a truck like this, expect 10 cans of the stuff!

68panelman · 11-18-2017, 07:11 PM

Funny, I just went through 9 cans of Rust-Oleum rust reformer on my late model's frame, had great weather here for it, still have to do the inner frame, ugh

fishnixon · 11-18-2017, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

Funny, I just went through 9 cans of Rust-Oleum rust reformer on my late model's frame, had great weather here for it, still have to do the inner frame, ugh

Heh, heh...I hear ya...and I bought the last four cans in Ely. Seriously, that’s all that was left.

68panelman · 11-18-2017, 09:50 PM

Yeah, I cleaned out Home D, then got the remaining cans at Lowe's. Must be a popular product, or just not well stocked

Average Joe · 11-18-2017, 10:26 PM

Cool trucks! I love functional toys. I have thought how cool it would be to have a lil dumper like Dolly but it would be hard to justify its existence as I live in town. Id probably only use it 2-3 times a year and the rest of the time friends or family would want to borrow it. lol.

fishnixon · 11-19-2017, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

Yeah, I cleaned out Home D, then got the remaining cans at Lowe's. Must be a popular product, or just not well stocked

Closest Lowe’s is 75 minutes away, and closest Home D is 120 minutes.

fishnixon · 11-19-2017, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Cool trucks! I love functional toys. I have thought how cool it would be to have a lil dumper like Dolly but it would be hard to justify its existence as I live in town. Id probably only use it 2-3 times a year and the rest of the time friends or family would want to borrow it. lol.

Thanks Ave Joe..time to move to the country!

fishnixon · 11-26-2017, 04:52 PM

The bed sides on Dolly were stuck, so a little elbow grease and penetrating oil did the trick.

The floor on this bed is in awesome shape!

fishnixon · 11-26-2017, 04:57 PM

I decided to clean up the air intake and oil filler cap.

The semi-gloss black hadn’t quite flashed over when I took the last pic.

11-01-2017, 04:13 PM	#102
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Once the box was on, the scissor portion of the lift was within millimeters of the top of the pumpkin on the rear end. Can't have this. Adding leaf springs for weight and a 4.5 inch block to create separation This will do the trick. Moving the box either way was not an option because of weight transfer during dumping. Yes the box at the rear end will be higher, but I do have fold down sides all the way around if loading is an issue. (I just had a thought of adding four-wheel-drive which would level out the truck some… That's another day/year project, no promises on that one.) Enjoy the pics. Attached Images Last edited by fishnixon; 11-01-2017 at 05:56 PM.

11-01-2017, 09:20 PM	#103
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly I had my wife pick this up for me at Harbor Freight. I hope it works well. Attached Images

11-11-2017, 03:40 PM	#104
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Here are some better pictures of the hinge mechanism and welding that was done. Attached Images

11-11-2017, 03:45 PM	#105
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Here’s some pictures of the box completely elevated. The scissor type hoist really surprised me how “vertical” it articulates the box. Next plan is to seal the new metal with paint. Attached Images

11-12-2017, 10:44 PM	#106
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,250	Re: Dumptruck Dolly You’re doing a great job on Dolly- will be a handy truck to have around

11-13-2017, 07:54 PM	#107
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: Dumptruck Dolly I like it... Whats all that white stuff on the ground??? __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-13-2017, 07:58 PM	#108
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Looking even better now, I love the long stalk side view mirrors. Next welding project might be a plow frame, haha

11-13-2017, 10:34 PM	#111
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Should do fine plowing with a couple yards of dirt on board

11-14-2017, 12:02 AM	#114
IRQVET Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tallahassee, FL. Posts: 125	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Nice build, looking forward to whats next . . . __________________ 1998 Chevy Tahoe 2D 1949 Willys CJ2A 1967 C-20 Flatbed (Sold)

11-18-2017, 06:32 PM	#116
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Sealing up the bare metal. Attached Images

11-18-2017, 06:38 PM	#117
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly After 24 hrs drying time, I applied rubberized undercoating. To back half a truck like this, expect 10 cans of the stuff! Attached Images

11-18-2017, 07:11 PM	#118
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Funny, I just went through 9 cans of Rust-Oleum rust reformer on my late model's frame, had great weather here for it, still have to do the inner frame, ugh

11-18-2017, 09:50 PM	#120
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Yeah, I cleaned out Home D, then got the remaining cans at Lowe's. Must be a popular product, or just not well stocked

11-18-2017, 10:26 PM	#121
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Cool trucks! I love functional toys. I have thought how cool it would be to have a lil dumper like Dolly but it would be hard to justify its existence as I live in town. Id probably only use it 2-3 times a year and the rest of the time friends or family would want to borrow it. lol. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

11-26-2017, 04:52 PM	#124
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly The bed sides on Dolly were stuck, so a little elbow grease and penetrating oil did the trick. The floor on this bed is in awesome shape! Attached Images



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11-26-2017, 04:57 PM	#125
fishnixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly I decided to clean up the air intake and oil filler cap. The semi-gloss black hadn’t quite flashed over when I took the last pic. Attached Images

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