My Dream.

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
10/05/2015 at 22:11 • Filed to: None

lately I’ve been daydreaming of my ideal hotrod. It’s something that will most likely never happen, but man would it be cool.

So here goes. For starters A 66 Dodge D100, longbox. Preferably red with a bit of Patina. Something like this, less the tow mirrors(I think this is actually a D200).

Actually here’s a better pic

I like the two tone on this one

I love he big dopey headlights. It would be on AirRide suspension for driver comfort, and bitchin’ looks. I’d leave the exterior as stock as possible.

I also did the taillights.

So know you thinking “yeah so what’s the big deal, we’ve seen this before.” but here’s the twist. For the rumble under the hood, instead of a 440, or 426, I’d go with a 5.9 Cummins, followed by a manual transmission because hotrods shouldn’t be automatic.

Now would this work? can this engine even fit in that truck? I have literally no idea, but if this engine can push a 6000lb 4x4 beast of a modern truck, Imagine how much ass it would haul in a oldschool stripped down RWD truck.

Bit I’m 90% sure it wouldn’t fir vertically. :(

I mean just look at it

DISCUSSION (13)

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/05/2015 at 22:18

They’re doing something similar on Hot Rod Garage on the Motor Trend Channel. The older truck was a 70s one though iirc.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
10/05/2015 at 22:28

Yeah a 73. Nothing I think of is original. haha.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/05/2015 at 22:34

A 12V would be a pretty easy swap, since there are less than three wires to get it to run. You’d definitely have to beef up the frame though.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/05/2015 at 22:37

Indeed...your comment made me looking this a bit more. Holy Shit. The 12v weights a whopping 1,100 lbs, with fluids in it.

For reference http://cumminshub.com/12v.html

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/05/2015 at 22:41

Oh yeah, it’s a hoss. The 3.9 4BT weighs nearly 800 lol.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/05/2015 at 22:46

Could have something to do with this “cast iron” stuff it’s made of. Never seen that before.~Honda guy

Also the little 1.9l ALH from the early 2000’s TDI weighs about 365lbs, and it’s teeny tiny.

Berang > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/05/2015 at 22:47

That is a truck that begs for the two tone paint I think.

Personally if I were going to build up an old truck I’d go for a Studebaker Champ with the narrow bed. It might even have a tall enough hood for that engine too.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/05/2015 at 22:47

Totally worth it though.

lone_liberal > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/05/2015 at 22:52

My grandfather had a ‘64 which later fell to my parents. The scar on the back of my right hand is from removing the flywheel from that thing’s engine which was a 318. Not exactly a power house, but with its gearing it was enough.

shop-teacher > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/05/2015 at 23:20

I approve of this plan!

Ram_Riot_6 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/06/2015 at 01:46

I am doing something very similar with a 1986 Dodge D150. It is blue two tone with amazing patina. I am planning to switch to air bags for ride quality as well, but throw in a stroked Magnum 5.9 instead. the engine will hopefully be next years project.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Ram_Riot_6
10/06/2015 at 13:25

Awesome that was the Durango R/T’s engine right?

Ram_Riot_6 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/06/2015 at 16:24

It was in the Dakota R/T, Ram and even the Grand Cherokee for a year. There are plenty out there for not alot of cash.