I am thinking about building a Hemi powered monster

[Lonesome7.3]

Well, I am kicking around the idea of going through with a big truck build that I have always wanted to do. Originally I was going to build an old school style Ford with a bad *** 429. But, my 429 fell into some one else’s hands. So I pretty much let it go and decided to focus on all the other things I plan to do when I get home. But I still want to build a gas powered monster. I am partial to diesels, but there is nothing like the roar of an uncapped big block. Being since I am a Dodge fan to an extent I thought why not a Hemi? I am building a full tube chassis (or maybe purchasing a retired monster truck chassis) and installing a no joke Hemi. I think I will get the performance I want but this is no longer an old school build. I am talking four link and modern chassis and suspension components. So the question stands which body should I start looking for? I love the look of the 73 and up D series trucks, but I want something less common. I thought about a WWII era Power Wagon, but I would not feel right cutting one of those up for this. What kind of ideas do you all have?

[Lonesome7.3]

Oh and by the way, before some brain dead window licker suggests I use a car body, don’t. I do not know where that started but I sure wish it would end. If you are one of the special group that believes a car body looks cool on a truck frame, please render your self lifeless immediately. At the very least you should be on disability for mental deficiency.

[merlin5577]

I am really partial to the 60's Dodge trucks. They just look good.

Something like this;

[stumpuller454]

find a ww2 GMC, darn thing looks just like a power wagon, and I won`t get defensive if you cut it up....

[Lonesome7.3]

I like the 60's Dodges as well. I just do not see a lot of them around.

I like those CCKW's. But I would prefer to install a Chrysler produced body with that Hemi.

[Lonesome7.3]

This place might have what I need.

Fiberglass Reproduction Body Panels

[Lonesome7.3]

Usually you say the word Hemi people perk up like live stock during feeding time. I thought I would get a lot of input on this.

[lukasmcdukas]

my vote is for a late 40's early 50's Power Wagon like you suggested. Ive seen one (my cousin's) with a Chrysler 383 that bolted up nicely- I dont think he had to cut anything to fit it in. I'm sure the truck gods would allow you a few necessary cuts to make a 426 fit, just for the sake of pure bada$$-ness.

[Lonesome7.3]

Well, it is going to be more than just making the engine fit. Most likely, it will be a mid engine design and full tube chassis. So I will have to cut a lot more than the inside of the engine compartment.

[lukasmcdukas]

ah, i see. why not one of your deuces?