Should I save it?

snowman · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:17 pm

This is my first post here, and I'd just like to say I'm glad I found a place where there are Simon & Simon freaks....I thought I was all alone. Anyway, I have been looking at a 79 short box for a while, and it needs a few parts so out I went to a salvage yard where I knew there were some parts trucks. Now I have seen this truck before, and I knew it was a macho, however I wasn't too interested in it. After researching on here for the last few days, I'm thinking maybe I should grab it. Anyway, enough blabbering, you want pics. I will try to go back tomorrow and get some close ups. Here are some teasers.

fatboyxp5008 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:41 pm

I need a fuel tank for 78 swb side frame mount???

Dapper Dan · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:21 pm

snowman if that little voice deep down inside is telling you to, then go for it! That looks like a diamond in the desert! Great find! Thanks for the pictures! I can't wait to see the ones you are going to take! :shock:

snowman · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:07 pm

I will try to get back tomorrow. I've looked at a lot of stuff out there, but never that truck. It's a long bed, so that's one of the reasons it is interesting to me. Unfortunately it is not a four speed, which would be sweet, but since it seems that the long beds are rare it does deserve a closer look.

snowman · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:08 pm

fatboyxp5008 wrote:

I need a fuel tank for 78 swb side frame mount???

Are you asking me to look for one for you?

Tophand · **Joined:** Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:59 pm **Posts:** 290

If you can buy it right go for it.You may never find another longbed for a long time.I'd guess it's pretty much rust free?If so that would put you way ahead of the curve not having to fix a bunch of rust.Looking forward to seeing more pics of it.

Welcome to the boards!

palomino · **Posted:** Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:33 am

not trrying to pop your bubble, but I would say that is a normal dodge truck that someone might have made to look like a macho. it has a 72-73 grille in it, 79-80 paint style on it, and a 78 bird bath style hood on it, and no identifiable tape stripes on it. I would look for a core support tag on it and see what you come up with...
still a nice find though....long beds are going to be tough to find....

snowman · **Posted:** Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:53 pm

No bubble to burst here Palamino, that's why I am posting the pics, so I can get some feedback. I am heading back out this afternoon so hopefully I can get some more info.

Mike · **Posted:** Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:20 pm

Also check out the fuel tank / filler location. I don't think it's a real Macho either.

palomino · **Posted:** Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:24 pm

[quote="Rick Simon"]Also check out the fuel tank / filler location. I don't think it's a real Macho either.[/quote
a person could have gotten the in-cab fuel tank on the 77's and 78's. no factory dual tanks option on the 79 macho's....

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