There's always more than one way to skin a cat. My project has stalled due to me going back to work. But that means more cash for parts when I need some parts.
Since the Dakota frame sweeps up isn't the wood going to hit the frame making the bed sit higher? I'm using the metal from the Dakota bed, from the bed to the bend in the bed side is 9". How tall the wood to the bend on your bed?
I almost bought a set of those at the last swap meet.
Yes the early dakotas were five lug. Problem is our pull a prts take the wheels and tires off before they hit the yard.
Nice work! The rear bumper for a 48 Chevy fits the front end nicely. Picking both up at the swap meet for $40 was a good deal. Also new one are like $159 new from LMC truck parts.
What are you going to run for wheels? The standard 60s' cap fits the spare steel wheels but isn't too blingy...
I have a 39 Plymouth pick up my wife is in love with. At my speed I better get started even though her 50th birthday is six years away.
I'm going to start with a short bed Dakota since I shouldn't need to cut the frame.
Have you mounted the steering column yet?