Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel 571 Posted August 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2020 Anybody got memories of the old Dodge road tractors? The "LCF" (Low Cab Forward) series was pretty common around home. But, I only remember 1 Bighorn model. I read that only about 261 Bighorns were made over 3 years. Here is a pic off the internet of one of those. Nice nose, huh? Pretty sure is was that Bighorn that a local guy died in, and the truck was rebuilt with a Peterbilt cab on it. 4 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to post Share on other sites
doubleclutchinweasel 571 Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 How about a Bighorn Short-Nose Prototype??? https://bangshift.com/general-news/money-no-object-the-prototype-dodge-big-horn-short-nose/ 2 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to post Share on other sites
mrsmackpaul 2,536 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Kenworth had adds back in the 70's for their mid size trucks that went something like "Most mid size trucks are lightweights built up, at Kenworth we heavy heavyweights built down" Those Dodge Big Horns look like a lightweight built up job to me Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tjc transport 1,279 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 a local contractor had a bighorn for many many many years he used to pull his lowboy trailer. he finally replaced it with a T800 when it would not pass emissions two years ago. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Prowrench 183 Posted August 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2020 here's my LCF 500 361 gasser Allison AT-450 trans 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prowrench 183 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Prowrench said: here's my LCF 500 361 gasser Allison AT-450 trans 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prowrench 183 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 2 hours ago, doubleclutchinweasel said: How about a Bighorn Short-Nose Prototype??? https://bangshift.com/general-news/money-no-object-the-prototype-dodge-big-horn-short-nose/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoadwayR 301 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 4 hours ago, doubleclutchinweasel said: Anybody got memories of the old Dodge road tractors? The "LCF" (Low Cab Forward) series was pretty common around home. But, I only remember 1 Bighorn model. I read that only about 261 Bighorns were made over 3 years. Here is a pic off the internet of one of those. Nice nose, huh? Pretty sure is was that Bighorn that a local guy died in, and the truck was rebuilt with a Peterbilt cab on it. That's a picture of the first one. From what I understand, it was sold to a Bekins mover on the west coast, repainted white and a sleeper was installed. I think the truck still exists someplace, there is/was a guy in Georgia that collected those things and I think he had it. Anyway, I only saw a couple of them and they were quite a bit different than the Dodge C series trucks. Cab was a bit similar but had a different dash and no doghouse. Heard it wasn't a bad truck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doubleclutchinweasel 571 Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 The one I knew of, which was wrecked and rebuilt with a Peterbilt cab, stayed in service for a long, long time. Had Cummins power and a 13 speed Road Ranger. I got to drive it a couple of miles once, pulling a dump trailer, just to help out a neighbor. Looked funny seeing gauges with Dodge pentastars on them in a Pete. ‘Course, the blue and white Pete looked funny sitting on a green Dodge frame, too! Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Chuck P 877 Posted September 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2020 My pics from the ATHS National show a few years back. The gold chassis was 1 of 2 grain trucks from Missouri. Everyone on the East Coast knows the red sleeper. I had the pleasure to view it in his museum when it was still in operation. That hood sure looks intimidating! 6 Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to post Share on other sites
h67st 1,243 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Both of those are noice! The grille bars look very Kenworthy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Chuck P 877 Posted September 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2020 How about a Fargo? My pic from Macungie '06. 3 1 Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to post Share on other sites
mrsmackpaul 2,536 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 When did Fargo stop existing, at a guess I would of said mid 50's in Australia Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tjc transport 1,279 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Fargo trucks were made between 1913 and 1930' but the Canadian Dodge , AKA the fargo was made from 1935 to 1972 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post DailyDiesel 1,206 Posted September 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2020 Here is one from the ATHS National Show in KY a few years back. If I recall correctly it had an insanely low amount of miles, possible under 100, it was purchased by a readymix company and garaged. Never used. 5 Quote www.dailydieseldose.com Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck P 877 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 pic I found on the web. I believe Chrysler owned this high-cab, restored it and then it fell into disrepair after sitting for a long spell. 2 Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to post Share on other sites
Red Horse 1,614 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Chuck P said: pic I found on the web. I believe Chrysler owned this high-cab, restored it and then it fell into disrepair after sitting for a long spell. I think that high cab version came out when they started offering 8v-71's as an option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoadwayR 301 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Yes, it was done to clear the 8V-71 and fit a larger radiator. I think the high cab version could also take the NTC-335 and 903 Cummins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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