Well, I've joined the 'Old truck from the 40s' Club

[70DartMike]

My neighbor down the road is an older gentleman who picks up these cool old trucks out of the prairies and brings them back here. About a year ago I saw him I unloading a '49 Fargo pickup, so I stopped in to introduce myself. We talked for a while and he asked me to help him work on the truck. So for the past year I've been stopping by and we swapped the seized flat 6 for a rebuilt flat 6, and have been going through everything else to get it back on the road. I also did a bunch of electrical and welding for him. Well just the other day he talked about selling it (he's more into Model A's and Model T's) and asked if I was interested. I said definitely, so he made me a deal I couldn't turn down. Tomorrow I'm going to help him unload a '50 GMC he brought back and then trailer the Fargo to my place.
It's completely rust free!
Yes, the hood and globe hood ornament are there too. Actually, every bit and piece for the truck is there, along with the original motor/tranny, generator, starter, and every other nut and bolt.
Looks like I've got to sell the Rambler to make space.

 

[70DartMike]

The plan is to leave the body alone, replace the glass, go through it to get it road worthy and drive it.

 

[67Dart273]

Looks like a HECK of a nice start

 

[Abodybomber]

Nice.. Fix the unknown, drive the silliness a lot, & enjoy it....

 

[70DartMike]

Thanks Del. I absolutely love these old trucks, but finding a decent one to work with is a challenge on its own. Looks like waiting paid off.

 

[vntned]

Those are awesome trucks! I'd gladly trade off my beloved '77 for a mid '50s or old dodge truck!

 

[chryslerfat]

Very clean old truck.

 

[sireland67]

You are lucky, that is some clean sheet metal.
Had a 56 dodge truck, should have never sold it.

 

[64DartGTinAZ]

Cool ride, and welcome to the 40s Dodge Pickup club!

(We've got a '46 that's at my neighbor's shop getting built)

 

[barbee6043]

cool!!!! but I need to say, ya don't sell one car t make room for another, ya add on to the garage!!! ha

 

[70DartMike]

cool!!!! but I need to say, ya don't sell one car t make room for another, ya add on to the garage!!! ha

Lol, that's the reason for selling. In the garage.. '67 Barracuda project, '70 Dart that's NICE, '66 Rambler survivor. Which one do I want to sit outside over winter? None. Rambler has to go.

 

[999yards]

Yeah I'd trade my w250 in a minute for an old rig like that one. Really cool.

 

[65 Dartman]

You are lucky, that is some clean sheet metal.
Had a 56 dodge truck, should have never sold it.

Times 2!

 

[daliant]

Looks like someone put the carb on backwards.

 

[EL5DEMON340]

The plan is to leave the body alone, replace the glass, go through it to get it road worthy and drive it.

That would be my plan also!!! Nice!

 

[70DartMike]

Looks like someone put the carb on backwards.

Just put it there temporarily while moving the truck.

 

[70DartMike]

Got it home today, fits perfectly in the shop. Put the hood back on, man that's a cool looking truck!

 

[70DartMike]

Man do I ever like this truck!

 

[dusterglenn]

Damn, I've wanted one of those trucks for years. Good score!

 

[64DartGTinAZ]

Love the hood ornament!!

 

[RustyRatRod]

Badassary.

 

[Brandon Weaver]

I always thought the Fargo trucks were cooler than the Dodges. Kinda like GMC to Chevy. We've got an old 49 dodge grain truck that would be perfect for a 12v swap car hauler rat rod ordeal...

 

[mopar56]

nice truck, Mike, I have a 56 Dodge, but mine is in the process of being street roded, couldn't handle the old school tech, but good on ya!

 

[70DartMike]

Thanks Ed. Wouldn't mind seeing yours one day. What are you changing from stock?

 

[66fyssh]

Very cool.

My wife has been wanting me to get an old truck for years. I'm not ready just yet for another project, but like you...couldn't have passed on that beauty!