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Dodge D800 Dump

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This is my new project. A 68 Dodge D800 dump. The Lindberg kit will donate many parts including the chassis, engine and transmission.

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What are your plans for this build? Paint choice, weathering? Early in it’s career or a survivor that’s mostly retired?

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4 hours ago, vincen47 said:

What are your plans for this build? Paint choice, weathering? Early in it’s career or a survivor that’s mostly retired?

I had planned to weather it, but other than a little trash, the paint turned out really slick, maybe too slick though. Definitely not new, possibly restored, but still undecided. I have a little progress. The engine is about ready too.

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2 hours ago, vincen47 said:

Looking good thus far, as expected. That’s a classic color. What engine is that from Lindberg?

Thanks! The hood didn’t fit good from the beginning. I think something must of happened in casting. After some work I had it fitting pretty good, but it seems to have shrank with paint. Oh well! The color is good ol alpine green engine enamel. 😀 I have plenty and it was pretty close to the original turf green. The engine is the 361 from the Lindberg kit as is the chassis.

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On 10/3/2022 at 1:32 PM, RAYMAN said:

I love that truck, Where did you find the body id love to have one.

Thanks! I found it on Ebay. It was mastered by Charles Rowley. I don't think that anyone is currently casting it.

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That's a real bitchin' ride !  I love the "for sale" sign, it gives the model "life". 
I find the mirror brackets and brake cylinder lines impressive, along with the heater hose. 
Color really fits the era (imo).
And look at the iconic air (oil bath ?) cleaner...

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