buds truck Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 fenders, cab and new bed are on the Dakota frame. One running board is shortened 8 inches. I need opinions (good or bad) as to how it looks. Is the stance ok? does the bed set right with the cab? Inquiring minds (at least mine) want to know..... Bud PS, sorry for the quality of the pics, there is no one around to help me roll the truck into the street for better side pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 one more pic of the shortened running board. most welding will be hidden under the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kuster13 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I think it is looking great! A profile pic would help but everything looks in line. How does the narrower box tickle ya? Would you have rather had a wider box and wider tires or would have narrowed it anyways? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) Might be to early to mention, but are you keeping the turn signals? I have a thing about those I guess. And how bout the beds rails....gonna cap'em off or leave'em open? Truck is really startin' to look kick ass! Nice work Bud. 48D Edited June 3, 2009 by 48dodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I think it is looking great! A profile pic would help but everything looks in line. How does the narrower box tickle ya? Would you have rather had a wider box and wider tires or would have narrowed it anyways?Tom actually, Tom, the new box is a perfect fit, I think I would have had to narrow the old one. I still will need to get wheels on the rear with an additional inch of offset as they are fairly close to the bedsides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Might be to early to mention, but are you keeping the turn signals? I have a thing about those I guess. And how bout the beds rails....gonna cap'em off or leave'em open?Truck is really startin' look kick ass! Nice work Bud. 48D turn signals are long gone, sorry, I haven't even thought about the rails, great food for thought..... Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 turn signals are long gone, sorry No no no no..... I meant i didn't care for them. lol. 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanT_Qld Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Yep, chop is good, tyres good, I like the higher profile larger diameter tyres. They seem to fit the trucks better, better perspective than low profile 14 or 15 inch ones. I would have the thing an inch or two higher myself. But she will still be a head turner. makes dodge owners proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 WOW! I like the earlier fenders on the bed, to me they conform better to the front fender raised edge. This is a more modern look and looks great as well, I just have a preference. Glad the turn signals are gone. Are you going to use a stock grill. Color? I really like the chopped top on the pilot-house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coW52Dodge Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I love it! It being lowered and chopped gives it a mean stance. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblockjunkie Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 looks good it is going to be a great looking truck when it it done wish we lived closer so when we are done with the trucks we could hook up and and check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 WOW! I like the earlier fenders on the bed, to me they conform better to the front fender raised edge. This is a more modern look and looks great as well, I just have a preference. Glad the turn signals are gone. Are you going to use a stock grill. Color? I really like the chopped top on the pilot-house. I have 49 Plymouth turn signals for the front, I am trying for 49 Plymouth tail lights too, but they may be a real headache to get to fit correctly, but they would look awesome. the grille is a 52 Buick and fits great in the opening. Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodscavenger Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I hate looking at your truck! It means I am going to have to chop mine or never be satisfied. GRRRRRRR. I love the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
52FargoMan Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Bud - that truck is awesome. An impressive amount of work. You are to be commended for documenting it all and putting it here. It is an excellent resource. How will she run in the snow? : ) I'm in Alberta and we travel to Washington (Spokane and Seattle) all the time. When my truck is done I will make the trip with it. Maybe I can come visit you. Jim in Edmonton Alberta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Bud - that truck is awesome. An impressive amount of work. You are to be commended for documenting it all and putting it here. It is an excellent resource.How will she run in the snow? : ) I'm in Alberta and we travel to Washington (Spokane and Seattle) all the time. When my truck is done I will make the trip with it. Maybe I can come visit you. Jim in Edmonton Alberta Jim, you are welcome to visit anytime (with or without your truck) Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 No no no no..... I meant i didn't care for them. lol. 48D me too, thats why they are long gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbahog Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 looks real good. how much did you chop the top? what are you planing to do about the corner windows? did you use two roofs to make it come out right? I'm thinking of choping mine but have'nt figured out the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted June 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 looks real good. how much did you chop the top? what are you planing to do about the corner windows? did you use two roofs to make it come out right? I'm thinking of choping mine but have'nt figured out the details. check out the posts on the chop. It should answer all questions. welcome to the forum. Bud http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=12306&highlight=chopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slicknapier Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMelchiorre Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Nice work Bud. Sure has come a long way since I saw it in the fall. My only comment would be if there was some way to move the nose in closer to the front tires. -- Sorta like a newer vehicle -- the wheels are all moved out as far as they can be to the corners. Gives it a more aggressive stance. Regardless its looking great. Steve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourPowderCoating.com Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 damn nice work Bud! looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl b51 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Looks Great, glad the turn signals on the fenders are out. You should be proud . Carl:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Might be to early to mention, but are you keeping the turn signals? I have a thing about those I guess. And how bout the beds rails....gonna cap'em off or leave'em open?Truck is really startin' to look kick ass! Nice work Bud. 48D Sorry Tim, just realized you were talking about the turn signals and not the park lamps.... DUH..... I must be blonde under the grey.... They are not staying. Does anyone need them????m Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old woolie Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Those turn signals only look good on the bigger trucks in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinlizzy Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Bud the truck is just awsome. I think you should offer custom trucks a chance to run an article on your truck. That ought to make ford and chevs set back and see they are not the only trucks on the road. Congrads on job well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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