The '37 Dually is finally coming together

[snappydon]

A bit more progress on the Dually...


Trying to match up a 6 rib long running board to a 5 rib short board was a bit challenging. Ended up making a kerf in the center of the 3 outside ribs and pounding them down flat as possible. Had some pieces of non skid so I used it to cover up the now flat section.



There was no way I was gonna be able to match the 80+ years of rust pitting and texture of the long boards. So I did the best I could with my limited MIG and body experience.


Not by any means a "perfect" repair, but I'm trying to keep this whole project looking how it would if repaired on my Grandparents farm in the 40's and 50's.

[Tinker]

Progress is a very good thing! Nice work.



Just a suggestion or thought (to be ignored certainly), if you stagger the ribs going back (inside to outside) it can look like a factory design, or less abrupt.



Great project and work.


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[snappydon]

Originally Posted by Tinker

Progress is a very good thing! Nice work.



Just a suggestion or thought (to be ignored certainly), if you stagger the ribs going back (inside to outside) it can look like a factory design, or less abrupt.



Great project and work.


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Not sure what you mean by staggering them going back? Can you explain?



The spacing for the 5 and 6 rib styles was way different, only the 2 inside ribs were even close.


My initial problem was the long running board was cut off years ago about 3", making it to short to bolt up to the fender. The 2 style of boards had differerent contours also.

[Tinker]

Staggering the ribs along the board. No big deal and only a thought.



All good.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by snappydon

A bit more progress on the Dually...

Not by any means a "perfect" repair, but I'm trying to keep this whole project looking how it would if repaired on my Grandparents farm in the 40's and 50's.

Don....That is some nice blending work! I can say that because I like your overall philosophy and the direction you're taking on this truck. I sure wouldn't mind being seen in this truck, AS IS! DD

[snappydon]

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Thanks, It's a learning curve!


Got all the original mechanical brake hardware reinstalled, adjusted and all 4 brakes operating and working well, even the parking brake system works.


Ya gotta love when 80+ year old clevis's and hardware are still serviceable.


So far EVERY grease zerk I've tried has taken and held grease.



The windshield now...that's a different story. Was able to get all but 2 of the frame to hinge screws out easily. So the stubborn ones are soaking in an acetone/ATF shower.


I'm enjoying the heck outta this...

[GB SISSON]

Funny thing Don, we live in sort of a parallel universe. As a kid growing up in North Seattle/Richmond Beach we spent most of our summer weekends at Hoodsport visiting my Uncle Dan who had a place on the canal. In recent years I also had a red '37 ton and a half for many years and have done three frankenstein running board matchups for big pickups. In my opening photo on my post 'before and after' if you look next to my daughter's left foot you'll see the joint where I overlapped and bolted the '38 cutoff front half to the bed donor's '47 rear half. The 38 has thicker running boards so I narrowed it down until where it bolts to the front fender. Some of you will know that the '47 tonner bed is too wide for a '38, so I sectioned it down 2 1/2" to clear the tires. I have really enjoyed watching what you are building with this truck. I agree it is a total blast coming up with something like this. Is there still the 'Model T Tavern' in Hoodsport?

[snappydon]

Originally Posted by GB SISSON

Funny thing Don, we live in sort of a parallel universe. As a kid growing up in North Seattle/Richmond Beach we spent most of our summer weekends at Hoodsport visiting my Uncle Dan who had a place on the canal. In recent years I also had a red '37 ton and a half for many years and have done three frankenstein running board matchups for big pickups. In my opening photo on my post 'before and after' if you look next to my daughter's left foot you'll see the joint where I overlapped and bolted the '38 cutoff front half to the bed donor's '47 rear half. The 38 has thicker running boards so I narrowed it down until where it bolts to the front fender. Some of you will know that the '47 tonner bed is too wide for a '38, so I sectioned it down 2 1/2" to clear the tires. I have really enjoyed watching what you are building with this truck. I agree it is a total blast coming up with something like this. Is there still the 'Model T Tavern' in Hoodsport?

Yep the "Model T" is still here, I actually had lunch there today! A double stack "Model T Burger".


It's a fun project...My goal is the local small car show at the Eagle Creek Tavern in Lilliwaup this summer.

[GB SISSON]

Love the heavy stuff..... Sold this Studebaker on Tuesday to a guy on Camano Island. Yes, it has wood extensions on the M16 running boards. And I'm bringing him 2 more wheels because he is thinking 'dually'....

[OldDad]

Just now working on a quite rusty '39 windshield frame that wouldn't budge with soaking, heat, and so forth. Finally resorted to a jeweler's saw to cut the two halves apart. This works quite well, and removes almost no material from the frame itself.

Drilling out the remains of the connecting bars, on the other hand, is not much fun. But it works. Just thought I'd mention this approach as a last resort, and hope you won't have to go there!