1929 DA car/truck....my new junk!

Thought you might get a kick out of this. Appears to be a 1929 sedan that was converted into a pickup truck. Real Beverly Hillbillies deal. They actually did a nice job on the cab, and even used some old Sunoco cans to fill in the back, lower corners. Tucked it into the barn today and will be doing some homework on this. Never had anything this old, and my brother and I are hoping to rebuild the drive train, and leave the body pretty much as is. Got a boatload of original tools with it and will be getting some better shots of them. Have the generator and starting motor and other engine parts, but they were pulled off and assume they need to be rebuilt.

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Nice!

that's not bad looking truck, I have redone a lot worse. Just take it easy and make sure you do it right.

Yep. I love those big old headlights! The truck just has a cool look about it. Now, how many folks have one like this!

Neat VIC

Nice tool collection with that one too Vic!

I like it! Are you going to restore or just get it running and keep the patina?

Knowing Vic-he'll make a 100 pointer out of the truck.

Vic-I have very little parts for that era.

Still thinking about what to do with it. Really like the look of it as is. But you know how it goes. You fix one thing and the next thing you know, you have $20K invested in it:) I'm trying to finish my '37 MC so this one will sit in storage until next summer. Doing some research on it as I've never owned anything this old. It actually has a 1951 license plate and inspection sticker on it, which was issued before I was born.

Owned a DA for 10 yrs they are excellent runners and good drivers I can tell U about them if U have sprcific questions. Best of luck w your truck conversion whatever U do w it!

Knowing Vic-he'll make a 100 pointer out of the truck.

Vic-I have very little parts for that era.

Won't really be able to make a 100 pointer out of an altered rig, but I bet it will look great when finished.

Won't really be able to make a 100 pointer out of an altered rig, but I bet it will look great when finished.

You don't know Vic.HAHA!

Hi Tom:

Thanks for your note. Just got in from vacation and wanted to respond to your note/offer. I would love to chat with you about the 1929 conversion. I am fairly knowledgeable about later 1930's vehicles, but first venture into 1929. On that note, is there a service or parts book that you would recommend. Have been looking at several from Faxon and other companies. Like to get some reference materials to review over the winter.

Thanks

Vic

The DA owners manual will answer most of your questions. The AACA library has them, can copy and mail it to you if you don't have one. There is a local '27 Chrysler pickup similar to yours that I've seen. The inside of the wooden bed was finished out with sheet metal held on with round or oval head brads, always thought that would be a good way to finish a truck like this.

WwSend me your mailing address to my email tcampion@gmail.com and I will give U whatever info I can. I find txts & email etc cumbersome. There is no shop manual for a DA. I had a complete set of parts books but sold them w

car. Had engine out & completely down. Can advise. Engine is a Continental built to Mopar specs. Electrical system is COMPLETELY Northeast Electric one of the last. Ask me specifics. The suggestion U get instruction book maybe from AACA excellant. Make sure U get right one for yoir car there R @ least 3 editions I had all 3. And so on. Willing 2 correspond. Mopar 4 ever! Tom.