We used to call 'em 'doodlebugs'

[Bob Andrews]

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/2311721439.html

[Studeguru]

Why would anybody want that thing? Maybe for parts?

[mausersmth]

Good start for a rod project? Frame and firewall -north sheet metal, doubt many would complain like they would for a complete car.

[jclary]

Around here, homemade trucks like that were most often made from "A" models and called "Peach-flats" used in the peach orchards. There are still quite a few around that are used in parades. I couldn't tell from the pictures, but wonder if this one has the '38 cathedral lights or pod lights. Either way, it could be a fun machine to campaign as a "period survivor."

As far back as the early '50's I recall any small car like the Crosley's being called "Doodle-bug's" but not the "Peach-Flat" type trucks.

[1954khardtop]

Must be a north east thing, we call 'em doodle bugs up here. Some are quite well done, with 2 trannies back to back for gear reduction, winches made from old rear ends, and so on. There's a group of guys around here who collect and show them at the antique farm engine shows.

[kurtruk]

As my Dad told me, (I'm too young to know first hand) many cars were converted to "trucks" during WWII because gas rations were higher for trucks during the war.