Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I just thought I'd share What pics I've come across so far while researching my vehicle. I'm nor sure if they come under the tilte of trucks or cars seeing as they are converted from cars, but they have beds or trays on the back so I thought I might post them up in here.Wiki - "A buckboard is a four-wheeled wagon of simple construction meant to be drawn by a horse or other large animal.<SUP id=cite_ref-0 class=reference>"</SUP>The term "buckboard" is used for these vehicles in Australia, (I'm not sure about the states), and pre-dates factory built utilities or "utes" as they are known coloquially. It goes back to horse drawn vehicle days and I know with my original bed the construction used definately smacks of carriage design. It was cross-over technology I suppose. The work done on my 1929 vehicle, despite its poor current state, seems very professionally done. I've seen other very similar examples and the hardware that they have utilised, so I am summising that by this time in Australia, there may have been companies that specialised in the customisation of vehicles.This first pic is the vehicle use by Outback pioneering Presbyterian minister John Flynn who also set up the Flying Doctor service in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) This one is a 1929 Chrysler but I put it in because I think it is beautiful: Edited May 4, 2012 by Dodgy6 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 I found these pics in an old Auction PDF flyer. Wish I could have been there! The vehicle is described as "1929 Dodge Brothers tow utility, 3 speed crane." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 1922 DB Buckboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 This one is a 1929 Chrysler but I put it in because I think it is beautiful:That is GORGEOUS! I want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 1924 Buckboard - originally a tourer. This one was found and a dry creekbed and considered unrestorable. The Buckboard conversion was done at the time of restoration so I guess the rear of the tourer was beyond saving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 1925 DB Buckboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Another 1925 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 1926 "feral" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 1927 - I don't really like this resto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 I can't remember what year this one is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 A pic showing an "original" tailgate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I can't remember what year this one is.Looks like a 1929 DA6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 That is GORGEOUS! I want it.Isn't it just!!! See original post Keiser - I found another pic of the bed.How much do you want it? Sold for AU$24 500. I'd like mine to grow up that purdy one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Here's mine as she sat in the paddock. 1929 DA now safely tucked in my shed and in need of resurection not restoration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Looks like a 1929 DA6.You are right. I should know better!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) 1927 Fast four "Feral". I'm not really a fan of the "feral" thing but there is enough originality in these pics for interest sake.For sale BTW. AU$15,000 : http://www.dinkos.com.au/Dodge+Ute+1927-1025803.htm Edited May 4, 2012 by Dodgy6 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 1929 DA. (sorry about the small size). Hopefully it found a good home.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 1927, very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 1921 DB"Buckboards were made by replacing the rear of the body with a flat platform. These buckboards were a feauture of many Aussie farms well into the '60's. The particular car was owned by a fencing contractor, and was retired to the National Motor Museum in 1974. It has been kept in the same condition." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Lets not forget that these vehicles are still very useful. How will you be using yours when it's up and running?Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Lets not forget that these vehicles are still very useful. How will you be using yours when it's up and running?RayWell I won't be carting firewood in it!She'll be used for rallying/touring. So I guess there will travel stuff piled in the back including my wheel chair cause I may be in one by the time she is roadworthy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I was thinking you could put the mother in law in the back to get some peace ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 I was thinking you could put the mother in law in the back to get some peace ! Hmmmm......that would mean building a period packing crate and some soundproofing....:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Yea? Iv'e got just the thing - kinda coffin shaped?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 36 roadster ute Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 hey I recognise that B/W tailgate earlier. Thats my 37. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 hey I recognise that B/W tailgate earlier. Thats my 37.Hi Paul.Yes, I knew it belonged to somebody on here. I hope you don't mind! I think you put some other pics up but I can't remember what the thread was. I'd be interested in seeing other pics of your tray if you could point me in the right direction. I am really interested in seeing the front of the tray where it sits in behind the tub as your tray construcion from memory is very similar to mine and I am missing any front part on my tray.Regards, Ross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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