Smog_guy

I have Dodge Caravan 17" steels on my '47 Dodge PU right now. There's even a hole present for the drive pin that I made larger to fit. If I can get the old Dodge hubcaps to fit I may continue to use them. I personally like the idea of using a MUCH later steel wheel from the same manufacturer that fits the antique hubs PERFECTLY and I can then purchase new or find good used tires to fit at any time. Thanks Chrysler! In my opinion, test-fitting is always kinda a pain but use whatever wheel you like or deem necessary.

Found these pictures of my '41 Dodge PU on the wall--these are from an earlier date, obviously...sorry about the poor picture quality. The tailgate is made from scrap. It works very well. BTW, wiring one of these conversions is easy--you just snap all the connectors back together! You may have to shorten or lengthen a few, not many.

A-833s from the golden age of muscle cars are going for big money. I can't believe how much they want for a coarse-spline A-833 out of an old Mopar. Yes, it will get sold, no doubt.

Howdy, 4msfamly! I built it before I owned either a cell phone or an ipad. If I have pics, I don't know where they would be. It's built on the CA version of a 1987 Mazda B2200 chassis. Carbureted, automatic, " check engine light" in dash. I used as much of the Mazda stuff as possible, I'm cheap. The Mazda engine and trans were slid back about 5-8" in order for the engine to fit in the Dodge bay better. I therefore cut the driveshaft and exhaust pipe the same amount. I had to put a Gates Timing Belt Kit on it, including water pump BEFORE I slid the Dodge front end on. I used the Mazda cab mounts for the Dodge--it looks like a stock install! Mazda fuel tank protrudes into bottom of Dodge cab--had to make a cut out in the cab. This model Mazda has the fuel pump in the tank. Kinda stuck using it. I used an IHC KB pickup bed with later Dodge pu fenders. Not necessary but I married the Mazda firewall and floor to the Dodge cab. I needed the floor to match the Mazda trans--firewall has places for pedal hangers, etc. I used Mazda column, of course. You have to build an extension for the steering column to meet the Mazda power steering box. I was in the middle of modifying the Mazda wiper system for above windshield when I sold it. Any other questions, please ask!

I tried rotating them...upside down when I preview. I'll take new right side up pictures...sorry!

When I click on they go right side up... Not so with you?

"Rat" is not a good word, I know. But it fits... This one was made from a VERY rough 1939 or 1940 ex-military 1.5 ton Dodge truck cab. I saved it from being crushed... I then took the 1941 Dodge PU frame and Z'd and C'd it, installed a motorhome BB Dodge w/torqueflite, 1953 New Yorker big drum brakes all around w/ New Yorker rear end. Using a 1977 Dodge van wiring harness...ouch! Slowing me down... Bed is unusual Knox grain bed turned INSIDE OUT for effect (I like the little pyramids). Whay do you think? About two years of grinding away in it...

IHCs:1937, 1938, 1946 GMC: 1939 "ACME Beer truck" is on 1995 Toyota Tacoma. Daily Driver!! 1938 is on 2000 Frontier 1946 stock frame but 1991 Toyota 4wd stuff, including engine

I'm old enough to remember BEFORE Mr. Yuck. Good ol' skull and crossbones! We were told that kids were ingesting bottles of this stuff (poison) because of the "pirate" logo. Sheesh, that's stupid! Mr. Yuck is MUCH less manly than the Jolly Roger. Hilarious!

Plymouthy, I agree on keeping Dodge in Dodge. I would prefer that I think. I just get into the "how do I want it to drive" and reliability/ safety questions VS money spent questions QUICK. The 1941 Dodge on Mazda was about three month's more or less work. This is after and around other jobs. I had about a thousand dollars in the project before tires, glass, etc. I'm no fabricating genius. I just WANTED it badly. I drove the truck to the Mopar thing in the San Fernando valley (CA) when I was done. It gets amazing gas mileage and has an automatic trans. Yes, it's all Mazda underneath. THREE months part-time work turnkey. $1000. It's a no-brainer. Nothing cobbed on (like Mustang II IFS). It runs and performs as an integated package because that's what it is :1987 Mazda B2200 pu. Say "yuck" if you want. It drives (drove) wonderfully. I sold it to help start my repair business.

I've built about five of these Japanese based conversions. The Japanese stuff is wonderful to work with overall. I have two S-10 frames and a Ranger frame ready to go when the time arises. So far: 1938 IHC on 2000 Frontier 1941 Dodge on 1987 Maxda 1939 GMC on 1988 Nissan Hardbody --a toughie to do 1937 IHC "Acme Beer Truck" on 1995 Toyota Tacoma 1946 IHC Kb-1 with stock frame with 1991 Toyota 4wd. Can I post non-Mopar pictures here?

Here's another picture.

I'm a 58 year old ASE Master Tech (so what, you're thinking). I own my own automotive repair shop in Dinuba, CA. (Again, so what). In 1975, when I was 18, I owned a 1938 Plymouth PU. That's how I got started on vintage Mopar stuff. Yes, I know that NP means New Process. I just don't know what NP number it is. Not off hand. I build all kinds of stuff. The truck pictured is my 1941 Dodge PU with a IHC KB pu bed bolted to a Mazda B2200 chassis. If not your cup of tea you have to at least say I can plan, measure, cut and build.

Try again...

Here is the easiest alternative. NP whatever it is. Shifer is as far forward as it can be. Kinda sucky for my application.