1979 Lil Rusty (Express) Truck

[70ChargerBP]

I haven’t been on much lately due to work and family stuff going on but a complete Lil Red kind of fell into my lap. It is complete but EXTREMELY rusty. My son and I are working to do a very budget build around the 400 I built back in the late 90s for a 68 Charger.

My 70 Charger is on hold until I figure out what to do with the frame rails that the previous owner booger welded mounts for a C body rear end to. So… not a B body but let me know if you’re interested in seeing our winter project?

**Note… the cab is shot and I know our patchwork is not “correct.” This is a “get er mechanically sound and safe” build that might look ok from 10 feet away on a small budget. If we love it I have a 78 cab out back that’s better.

 

[moparker]

I’m in!

 

[YY1]

Let's see it.

 

[YY1]

I'm on the fence about my step-side due to the same rusty cab issues.

 

[chargervert]

I have two of those. Both are very solid, but need full restorations.

 

[Runcharger]

Cool trucks. It looks like a drop the 400 in and go kind of deal. They don't all have to be restored to perfection.

 

[70ChargerBP]

Thanks guys! Painting the living room - holiday honey do list- but will try to show the progress today.

 

[70ChargerBP]

Ok here we go. Honey do list (mostly)done! Patching the drivers side. Rust holes we can’t weld shut are getting cut out and sheet metal patches.

 

[70ChargerBP]

You can see this Lil Red came with the optional “clear” bed floor. But rust converter did well on the frame after some wire wheel work.

 

[70ChargerBP]

I am teaching my son to weld so be gentle. It’ll all grind down smooth

 

[70ChargerBP]

Wiring out. She was originally equipped with the Mopar extra cost “firewall rust” option as well. A wire wheel mostly fixed it. The heater box was broken to pieces so I’m machining a nice aluminum plate for it. Race truck..,

 

[70ChargerBP]

By the way if anyone has ideas here how to keep the Charger straight replacing the frame rails please let me know. Thanks Captain Boogerweld hahaha

 

[70ChargerBP]

Rust repair…sorta