1949 Dodge Pickup
440 with 727 Transmission
2" Cab Chop
1" Upper Body Section
Stepside Custom Bed
Dodge Dakota Chassis with 4 Bar Rear Suspension-Midway
through build decided to build as a 4wd using a 1988 W250 chassis
2" Windshield Drop
Modified Front Fender Wheel Opening
53 Dodge Bed Fenders with Custom Step
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After much deliberation I have decided to change the
build plan on this truck. Truck will have significantly more ground
clearance as
I will be mounting cab on a 4x4 chassis!