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fishnixon 06-03-2017 09:27 AM

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My first attempt at documenting a build on "THE" forum...Let me introduce "Dumptruck Dolly". A 1967 Dually pulled from the field/yard in Nashwauk, MN. It was used as a hay hauler on a Hereford Farm. 292 4 speed and pretty bare of options. My goal is to keep it a running vehicle during the build, and to make it a functional truck..."if it works well, or as it was intended, keep it...sort of thing. I will be adding a dump box that an Ely craftsman built, using electric over hydraulic power.

The name you ask? Dolly was a cow my father-in-law had while growing up in Ely, not far from downtown. Maybe the truck should be called Downtown Dolly...

fishnixon 06-03-2017 09:31 AM

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On the ride home...

fishnixon 06-03-2017 09:44 AM

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Dolly makes it home...I was hoping the old wood bed would've fallen off on the ride...

too much stuff 06-03-2017 10:47 AM

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Nice! Looks like the one from Hibbing.

fishnixon 06-03-2017 02:06 PM

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From Hwy 65

greasemonkey 06-03-2017 02:18 PM

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I lived in Ely about 20 years ago, on S Central Ave. Really neat little town. That is a great start to a project you have there.

fishnixon 06-03-2017 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by greasemonkey (Post 7958274)
I lived in Ely about 20 years ago, on S Central Ave. Really neat little town. That is a great start to a project you have there.

Thank you! How close to the golf course were you?

fishnixon 06-03-2017 02:36 PM

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Please have patience for more pictures, I need to figure out why the uploads are coming in upside down… Suggestions? I will check the FAQ area.

fishnixon 06-03-2017 02:43 PM

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Option list...anyone see the code for interior color?

fishnixon 06-03-2017 02:43 PM

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Trouble in paradise...heh heh

fishnixon 06-03-2017 03:08 PM

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Ok, take two...anyone see a code for interior color?

greasemonkey 06-04-2017 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by fishnixon (Post 7958282)
Thank you! How close to the golf course were you?

We lived at the nw corner of S Central Ave and Pattison, big house with a stone wall bordering the street. My dad and I restored that house, we lived there about 2 years. It looks like Ely has grown a bit since then!

kcsa75 06-04-2017 11:44 AM

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I'm going to move this to proects and builds.

68bowtie 06-04-2017 01:37 PM

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i believe the interior should be fawn (gray) and not being listed is normal. i think some 67's had red but fawn seemed to be the standard.

68bowtie 06-04-2017 01:38 PM

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cool truck btw!

fishnixon 06-04-2017 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by greasemonkey (Post 7958811)
We lived at the nw corner of S Central Ave and Pattison, big house with a stone wall bordering the street. My dad and I restored that house, we lived there about 2 years. It looks like Ely has grown a bit since then!

Ahh yes, across from the Moose. Cool...Ely is busy between Memorial and Labor Day...could use more industry with liveable thriving family wage for full timers. I am glad to be part of the area for my whole life and am happy to make a living and bring up a family...nice place.

fishnixon 06-04-2017 03:52 PM

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I'm going to move this to proects and builds.

Thank you

fishnixon 06-04-2017 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie (Post 7958934)
i believe the interior should be fawn (gray) and not being listed is normal. i think some 67's had red but fawn seemed to be the standard.

Thank you. I hope to find the interior stuff I need.

fishnixon 06-04-2017 04:00 PM

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After pressure washing and throwing on some 17.5" wheels with brand new rubber I had laying around from another project since completed.

fishnixon 06-04-2017 04:04 PM

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Driver's door emblem that "Dolly" wears

fishnixon 06-04-2017 11:26 PM

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I got one last thing done before the end of the weekend. The bumper was trashed, so I fired up the torches and got rid of it. Now, I have to look around in my stash for that one silver painted bumper that's hiding in 20 years of part accumulation.

bigrigpardo 06-05-2017 11:45 AM

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heres a little inspiration. my 68 gmc dump on 19.5 wheels

fishnixon 06-05-2017 11:18 PM

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heres a little inspiration. my 68 gmc dump on 19.5 wheels

Love it! Thanks for sharing...it gives me perspective of lines I've been wondering about. Please tell me what engine/trans you have.

68Gold/white 06-06-2017 09:48 AM

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Way cool.
Found a 68 like this in a pull a part yard. I got several parts from it, front fenders, steer col. seat, etc

bigrigpardo 06-06-2017 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fishnixon (Post 7960283)
Love it! Thanks for sharing...it gives me perspective of lines I've been wondering about. Please tell me what engine/trans you have.

its a 305e v6 and a 4 speed. eaton rear with crazy gears. 45-50 is tops on highway.


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