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58 Fargo Sweptside
Documenting ground up restoration of a 1958 Fargo (equivalent of a Canadian Dodge but sold by Chrysler/Plymouth dealers in Canada) Sweptside Pickup truck. This is the one with tailfins. Only 10 Fargo Sweptsides, including this one, are KNOWN and verified to exist. A very rare truck indeed. We have been fortunate to have owned two of the 10.

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Enlarge photo 1 September 12, 2008 - 1958 FARGO Sweptside in its original colors....original colors of Sahara Beige and Cuban Red. Pictured at its first show in Elko, NV. Still a few details to complete such as headliner, dashboard knobs and interior door handles.
Enlarge photo 2 The truck won "Best Stock 2wd Truck - 1950-1973".
Enlarge photo 3 January 2009 - Tailgate letters painted.
Enlarge photo 4 January 2009 - Hubcap centers painted.
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Enlarge photo 9 Enlarge photo 10 Enlarge photo 11 Enlarge photo 12 Roof top antenna for factory original cab roof top mounted Model 700 radio. These totally correct reproduction antennas are offered by Eric Bannerman on Ebay.... his user ID is: townwagon

I must say they are excellent workmanship.

Enlarge photo 13 The interior material is as close as we could get to the original.
Enlarge photo 14 Enlarge photo 15 September 7, 2008 - Chris (middle son), showing his pride in our Fargo that is just about ready to go to the Gambler's Run in Elko NV this coming weekend.
Enlarge photo 16 September 7, 2008 - Chris (middle son), showing his pride in our Fargo that is just about ready to go to the Gambler's Run in Elko NV this coming weekend.
Enlarge photo 17 September 7, 2008 - Chris (middle son), showing his pride in our Fargo that is just about ready to go to the Gambler's Run in Elko NV this coming weekend.
Enlarge photo 18 September 7, 2008 - More trim and stainless installed.
Enlarge photo 19 September 1, 2008 - New REPRO tailgate latch handle and slam latch installed.
Enlarge photo 20 September 1, 2008 - Upper chrome and stainless trim attached on rear fenders. Awaiting additional trim clips for the lower trim.
Enlarge photo 21 September 1, 2008 - Upper chrome and stainless trim attached on rear fenders. Awaiting additional trim clips for the lower trim.
Enlarge photo 22 September 1, 2008 - Newly re-anodized hood side trim and NOS "100" emblems now installed.
Enlarge photo 23 September 1, 2008 - New REPRO hood ornament and newly rechromed hood letters now installed.
Enlarge photo 24 September 1, 2008 - Headlight surrounds and NOS stainless trim now installed.
Enlarge photo 25 August 30, 2008 - Back to work on the 58 FARGO from Minot, ND. Now cut and buffed and intalling the wiring harness, bumpers, lights and chrome. Full front view with bumper guards clearly visible. The stainless trim around the headlights will be installed tomorrow. We are trying to finish this truck to take to a car show Sept 12th.
Enlarge photo 26 August 30, 2008 - Back to work on the 58 FARGO from Minot, ND. Now cut and buffed and intalling the wiring harness, bumpers, lights and chrome. Awaiting installation of the stainless fender trims and badges.
Enlarge photo 27 August 30, 2008 - Back to work on the 58 FARGO from Minot, ND. Now cut and buffed and intalling the wiring harness, bumpers, lights and chrome. Now with the surrounds installed.
Enlarge photo 28 August 30, 2008 - Back to work on the 58 FARGO from Minot, ND. Now cut and buffed and intalling the wiring harness, bumpers, lights and chrome. Here are the restored headlight pods before putting on the surrounds.
Enlarge photo 29 June 15, 2008 - Hood mounted and trial fit of wheel trim rings and hubcap.
Enlarge photo 30 June 15, 2008 - Hood mounted along with upper and lower grille pieces.
Enlarge photo 31 December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door.
Enlarge photo 32 December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door.
Enlarge photo 33 December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door.
Enlarge photo 34 December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door.
Enlarge photo 35 December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door.
Enlarge photo 36 December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door.
Enlarge photo 37 December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door. Checking and adjusting fit of stainless trip on fenders and doors.
Enlarge photo 38 December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door. Checking and adjusting fit of stainless trip on fenders and doors.
Enlarge photo 39 November 28, 2007 - Newly installed steering column in Sandlewood color. Steering wheel is being restored and painted in same color.
Enlarge photo 40 November 26, 2007 - Some of the new detail items on hand for the final phase of assembly. New reproduction dashboard knobs in correct Sandlewood color with black letters.