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1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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Going to fill it with books. And nap a lot. You sound like a lot of fun maybe we can go ice fishing one of these days... next few years ahead is going to be bumpy, maybe after the storm. -
1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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Thanks for the big belly laugh...!!!! We are lucky that all the water on the property the water stays moving. Mosquitos don't like moving water ( they do love old tires ) and we have had very little in the way of them. -
1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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I hope you've enjoyed my little slide show. I made these slides 3 years ago and have never showed them to the public. These words ring clear... -
1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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I plan to camp smack dab next to the creek... Best be able to scoot out of there quick during spring rains...! -
1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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Can't see the creek below... but it's down there about 60 feet below. The rustle of the water makes for a great camping site. -
1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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I've got my obstacles ahead of me but I'm not giving up... here's one of the scenic points at the family farm. In the spring the place explodes with flowers. The idea of semi-portable tugs at me. -
1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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I spent 20 years selling vintage auto parts and now I'm departing that hobby ( farming will be the new interest ) and I sorta am waxing nostalgic and I like the idea of a tiny house hiding inside a heap of old iron. Appreciate the the thought Rusty..! -
1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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B I N G O....!!!! I was drifting half way between "sleep" and a state of "am I nuts" when I also pondered about just filling the tires with something. It would have to carry some weight. So what would I fill them with...? A fellow out of Indiana offered a set of used tires this morning. I'm encouraged. My enthusiasm is improving: a they say when you're going neck to neck... don't hit the deck. -
1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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I usually do days of research on a project but this time I'm just winging things... and I REALLY APPRECIATE THE THOUGHTS. I've just joined two facebook truck groups for Dodge trucks from the 30's and I'll ask about the rims, dangers and availability. I chuckle with your wording on "rustic large projects" because it certainly fits that bill. -
1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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Well... tires are available but they are salty at about $300 to $350 each. The cheeper ones are Samson but they are out of stock at $180 each. Are there any commercial vehicles ( buses etc. ) that might use 7.00x20, because I don't really need new tires, just some decent used. I'm getting nervous about the very dangerous rims... what if I can't find a shop locally to change out the tires. Someone hold my hand and tell me everything's going to be ok -
1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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It's never going to go on the public road. Just might get hauled from on scenic overlook to another on the family farm. I already own a vintage Shasta camper, looking for the challenge of making this rig a customized quiet space to sit and contemplate. If the regulators give me a hard time I'll fill it with chickens and call it a day. -
1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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The vision I have for this truck is a remote cabin on wheels / personal library. Some folks have reading nooks under their stairways or up in their attic spaces... I wan't a reading "space" facing a creek on the family farm. The photo with the back porch was cute thanks. I'm not thinking the rig would ever go on the road, I just don't like the idea of breaking down and needing a industrial sized wrecker for rescue. I do want the rig to be able to be pulled by the farm tractor to an alternative location from time to time. If I don't affix it to the ground then the gumbment won't raise the taxes right. Asking price is $1200 and silly me I haven't done any research on what a 1930's commercial truck ( not running ) market value might be. -
1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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Bloo you have really been a blessing with your detailed answers...! The tires are 7.00-20 tires. The other 2 rear wheels are sitting off to the side. Is this going to be a problem to source this size tire..? Learning to swear in several languages gave me a nice chuckle.... again thanks for the perspective. The truck is on the Maryland // Pennsylvania line near interstate I-81. See also my reply to Keiser31. -
1937 Dodge Truck TINY HOUSE Project - Pull The Trigger..?????
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I'd like to fabricate a small tiny house and place it on the family farm as a get away cabin. The family farm overlooks a scenic creek, and since I've been a vintage car nut for the past 2 decades I'm thinking I'd like to do a theme along those lines. I have put a deposit down on the truck and need to pay up this week or walk a way. A few important questions have risen... The photo of the old truck tiny home with rusted tin exterior is my desired end result. The overhang on top the cab will be the bedroom and I already have a nice 4x7ft pane glass window to replicate the effect as seen in the other photo of the storage container style tiny house. The 1937 Dodge photographed is the truck as it sits that I plan to buy.... Will it be difficult to find tires if I ever need to replace...? Will it be difficult to put the tires on ? Will the brakes seize up quickly... should I remove the pads...? Once built the tiny house will be a "doll house" on the inside and rough on the exterior. That "contrast thingie" should turn a few eyes. I don't expect to move the house much, but we have a small tractor to aide that if it comes around. Any potential issues I might wish to consider at this juncture...? Thanks for your time, Ramblin Randy
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Factory FOMOCO Vin Search... - 1966 Ford NASCAR Hauler
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UPDATE: Found a new prior owner in McClure Ford out of Troy Pa. While being owned by Al McClure... modified racing champion Geoff Bodine used the hauler briefly at the Shangri-La racetrack. The McClure's bought the hauler out of Richmond Va in 1973 but they can't recall who they bought it from. I sent a IM message to Ray Evernham and to Dale Jr and was ignored. I'll survive LOL. Waiting on a paper VIN request to be returned from the Richmond MVA. Fingers crossed it will have some info as the trail has gone cold. Photo is from 1975 in Troy Pa.... I was so happy to find this photo which is the earliest pic I now have. -
Thanks for the laugh George...!
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Missed the part about being at war against small business. Walmart allowed to stay open during the lockdowns 24/7... liquor stores ok but my house of worship not ok...? My dollars spent in Walmart the last 2 years = Zero dollars. Shop local. Bums me out to no end that Carlisle Trailer Tires no longer makes tires in Carlisle PA. Great sadness.
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Are you sure bout that...? When the Corona kicked in... Immediately bought new tires for ALL my vehicles and ALL three trailers. Because the road ahead is / looks bumpy...!!!!!!!!! Someone has been at war with small business.
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Vintage Beer Trucks Trending in the News
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Trudeau does not work for the people. Hard to find news out of Canada because govt owns 90% of all media. Our local rural newspapers ( all 3 ) bought up by a corporation. Bumpy roads ahead. -
Ok I've heard of Bring-A-Trailer in other conversations. People make or break a business so I'll check them out. I can't say it enough how I used to be ePay's biggest cheerleader... but they cooked that goose several times. Honk Honk.
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What are the top 3 alternatives to selling an antique vehicle...? Ebay pushed me away so many times I finally said enough.
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Vintage Beer Trucks Trending in the News
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Now that's dedication...! The world needs more of this do it right attitudes, and this build it from scratch work ethic that built both Canada and the USA. -
Vintage Beer Trucks Trending in the News
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More pics here... you'll need to translate the page to read what is written. https://www.dannatavintage.com/2020/11/11/labatts-beer-aero-vintage-truck/