We're definitely not purists.........

Well, if you hadn't noticed, we're definitely not purists when it comes to old things and making them how we want them.  Although, Brian did restore a '64 Corvair Spyder many years ago that was pretty close to 'stock/original', that's it as far as our other projects have gone.  He sold this years ago to buy his first snowmobile.....

The Serro Scotty has some resemblance of being 'restored', but it's more 'remade' really......

And, then of course is the Snowtoaster.  The 1961 Thiokol 4T-10.  Definitely not stock with the Ford 300, auto trans, reduction box, and a rear end from a Bombardier........

And, then there is our son's '87 Pathfinder 'wheeler' that has a SAS (that was a fun/interesting project, lots learned there!)  Wish the body still looked this straight :P

And, now this Frankenstein -

Diamond T cab (and rear portion of the frame probably)
Dodge engine/trans/front suspension/front frame
Ford radiator
Chevy (GMC) rear dually axle and front wheels
and Cadillac hood ornament, LOL.

I was calling it the Diamond Dodge because it was only going to be Diamond T and Dodge to begin with - but now I think we're gonna have to come up with something else to call it.......



As far as progress on the project - we had the front hubs machined to fit the GMC wheels, now we are waiting for new wheel studs for the front.  We were hoping to use 9/16'' studs like are on the GMC donor van, but they were unavailable to fit the Dodge hubs (yes, I tried very hard to find them!), so we had to go with 5/8'' studs.  No big deal, just means a little adjusting necessary on the wheels and new lug nuts as well (all this piddly stuff ADDS UP!).  So, hopefully this weekend, I'll be able to show you a pic of the Dodge chassis with the front hubs back on and the new wheels installed!  ::crosses fingers::