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  • I had one of my minions (daughter Lindsay) give me a hand slipping it into the hinge pocket. It would have been a bear otherwise.
    Greg Coffin
    Unrepentant Dodge Enthusiast

    1951 Dodge M37 - Bone Stock
    1958 Dodge M37 - Ex-Forest Service Brush Truck
    1962 M37-B1 - Work in Progress
    1962 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon - Factory 251, 4.89s
    1944/1957 Dodge WM500T 6x6 Power Wagon - LA318-3, NP435, 5.83s, Power Steering, Undercab Power Brakes
    1974 Dodge W200 - 360/727, Factory Sno-Fighter Package

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    • Here's my current punch list. Things are moving forward, but very slowly. Still planning/hoping to make it to the Rally in 2019.

      I've started working on the bed sides. I hope to have some progress pictures up soon.

      Punch List.JPG
      Greg Coffin
      Unrepentant Dodge Enthusiast

      1951 Dodge M37 - Bone Stock
      1958 Dodge M37 - Ex-Forest Service Brush Truck
      1962 M37-B1 - Work in Progress
      1962 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon - Factory 251, 4.89s
      1944/1957 Dodge WM500T 6x6 Power Wagon - LA318-3, NP435, 5.83s, Power Steering, Undercab Power Brakes
      1974 Dodge W200 - 360/727, Factory Sno-Fighter Package

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      • I'll get on those bracket revisions this weekend and hopefully get em out to ya by Monday morning.
        1942 WC53 Carryall in progress.

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        • Thanks so much Alex. I'm looking forward to adding your excellent work to the project.
          Greg Coffin
          Unrepentant Dodge Enthusiast

          1951 Dodge M37 - Bone Stock
          1958 Dodge M37 - Ex-Forest Service Brush Truck
          1962 M37-B1 - Work in Progress
          1962 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon - Factory 251, 4.89s
          1944/1957 Dodge WM500T 6x6 Power Wagon - LA318-3, NP435, 5.83s, Power Steering, Undercab Power Brakes
          1974 Dodge W200 - 360/727, Factory Sno-Fighter Package

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          • The fabrication of the new bed for the 6x6 has begun. I picked up 2 complete civilian short beds last month, and I've started cutting and swapping parts between the two. One of the beds is in much better shape, so I'm using that for the majority of the parts. The other bed will donate misc parts that are needed for the stretching process.

            Bed Assembly (4).JPG ​​

            I picked up a sweet little spot weld cutter from Harbor Freight, and I have to say it works very well once I got the hang of it. It only comes with one cutter, but after cutting 40+ welds with it today it is still quite sharp. Not bad for a $5.00 purchase, and saved me about $300 in new parts.

            Bed Sides (7).JPG ​​

            Below is one of the front stake pockets that I had to cut the welds off of. The pocket has to be moved back about 8" to make room for the cab. As you can see there won't be much room between the front of the fender and the front of the bed.

            ​​ Bed Sides (3).JPG

            I found a shop that could make the extension pieces for the bed. The guy did an incredible job matching the contour of the bed side. It will need a little massaging into place, but it's going to work great. Once it's welded up I will graft the top section from the other bed.

            Bed Sides (25).JPG ​​
            Bed Sides (20).JPG

            Next on the list is to buy a set of rear fenders. I have to cut them in half and mount them to the bed side halves to figure out exactly where the sides will sit between the cab and the rear bumpers.
            Last edited by Greg Coffin; 09-08-2018, 09:37 PM.
            Greg Coffin
            Unrepentant Dodge Enthusiast

            1951 Dodge M37 - Bone Stock
            1958 Dodge M37 - Ex-Forest Service Brush Truck
            1962 M37-B1 - Work in Progress
            1962 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon - Factory 251, 4.89s
            1944/1957 Dodge WM500T 6x6 Power Wagon - LA318-3, NP435, 5.83s, Power Steering, Undercab Power Brakes
            1974 Dodge W200 - 360/727, Factory Sno-Fighter Package

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            • Here's where I think the rear cross sill will have to be for the fenders to line up with the wheels, about 2" forward of the rear bumpers. The tailgate won't be able to drop all the way down in this location, which is handy to be able to do. I'll need to see how the fenders look in relation to the wheels before I can make a final decision. I just have to wait for fenders to show up, and I hate waiting.....

              Rear Cross Sill (6).JPG
              Greg Coffin
              Unrepentant Dodge Enthusiast

              1951 Dodge M37 - Bone Stock
              1958 Dodge M37 - Ex-Forest Service Brush Truck
              1962 M37-B1 - Work in Progress
              1962 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon - Factory 251, 4.89s
              1944/1957 Dodge WM500T 6x6 Power Wagon - LA318-3, NP435, 5.83s, Power Steering, Undercab Power Brakes
              1974 Dodge W200 - 360/727, Factory Sno-Fighter Package

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              • Why can't I see the pictures posted to this thread (and other threads)?
                I just get "Invalid File Specified".

                Sorry for the off-topic post. I just want to see your (assumed) awesome pictures!

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                • I see some of the pictures in this article, are you seeing none at all? it could be due to where the pictures are hosted.
                  1967 W200.aka.Hank
                  1946 WDX.aka.Shorty
                  2012 Ram 2500 PowerWagon.aka Ollie

                  Life is easier in a lower gear.

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                  • Originally posted by Matthew Welcher PWA View Post
                    I see some of the pictures in this article, are you seeing none at all? it could be due to where the pictures are hosted.
                    I see none in this thread. They're all showing as clickable links (so not in-line with the text).
                    This last picture links to "https://powerwagonadvertiser.com/forums/filedata/fetch?id=187693&d=1535842209" and says "invalid file specified" instead of showing a picture.
                    Pretty sure it started happening when the forum software changed. Still wish this forum was in tapatalk, but that's a separate subject. =)

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                    • All of the photos are hosted from this site.
                      Greg Coffin
                      Unrepentant Dodge Enthusiast

                      1951 Dodge M37 - Bone Stock
                      1958 Dodge M37 - Ex-Forest Service Brush Truck
                      1962 M37-B1 - Work in Progress
                      1962 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon - Factory 251, 4.89s
                      1944/1957 Dodge WM500T 6x6 Power Wagon - LA318-3, NP435, 5.83s, Power Steering, Undercab Power Brakes
                      1974 Dodge W200 - 360/727, Factory Sno-Fighter Package

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                      • aeblank, Currently Registered Users aren't able to see the images. Sorry.
                        I drive a DODGE, not a ram!

                        Thanks,
                        Will
                        WAWII.com

                        1946 WDX Power Wagon - "Missouri Mule"
                        1953 M37 - "Frankenstein"
                        1993 Jeep YJ - "Will Power"
                        1984 Dodge Ramcharger - "2014 Ramcharger"
                        2006 3500 DRW 4WD Mega Cab - "Power Wagon Hauler"

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                        • Originally posted by aeblank View Post

                          I see none in this thread. They're all showing as clickable links (so not in-line with the text).
                          This last picture links to "https://powerwagonadvertiser.com/forums/filedata/fetch?id=187693&d=1535842209" and says "invalid file specified" instead of showing a picture.
                          Pretty sure it started happening when the forum software changed. Still wish this forum was in tapatalk, but that's a separate subject. =)
                          Please check again and see if it's working now?
                          I drive a DODGE, not a ram!

                          Thanks,
                          Will
                          WAWII.com

                          1946 WDX Power Wagon - "Missouri Mule"
                          1953 M37 - "Frankenstein"
                          1993 Jeep YJ - "Will Power"
                          1984 Dodge Ramcharger - "2014 Ramcharger"
                          2006 3500 DRW 4WD Mega Cab - "Power Wagon Hauler"

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                          • Originally posted by W_A_Watson_II View Post

                            Please check again and see if it's working now?

                            They are not working.

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                            • Looking good Greg

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                              • Thanks Andy. Not much progress recently, but things will be picking up again in a couple weeks. Lots of prep work going on right now.
                                Greg Coffin
                                Unrepentant Dodge Enthusiast

                                1951 Dodge M37 - Bone Stock
                                1958 Dodge M37 - Ex-Forest Service Brush Truck
                                1962 M37-B1 - Work in Progress
                                1962 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon - Factory 251, 4.89s
                                1944/1957 Dodge WM500T 6x6 Power Wagon - LA318-3, NP435, 5.83s, Power Steering, Undercab Power Brakes
                                1974 Dodge W200 - 360/727, Factory Sno-Fighter Package

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