Dodge LCF (Matchbox King Size Twin Tipper)

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Dodge LCF (Matchbox King Size Twin Tipper)

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I came across some interesting pics of this type when researching for one of my chops ... a walk in engine bay if you will ...
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Re: Dodge LCF (Matchbox King Size Twin Tipper)

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Now why didn't Rolls-Royce think of that for my car :roll:

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Re: Dodge LCF (Matchbox King Size Twin Tipper)

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Notice that the cab section and doors are borrowed directly from the late 50's Dodge C series stepside and sweptside pickups and "plonked" on top of a wider chassis (door handle placed lower down) .... Ford did much the same when they created the H series by "plonking" a C series on top of an N series. The N series took its styling cues from the Ford Falcon car of the time and stacking a C series on top earned the H series the nickname of "Two Storey Falcon's". I think I touched on that in another thread.
Anyway, here is a C series light pickup and bonneted Dodge LCF for comparison ....
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Re: Dodge LCF (Matchbox King Size Twin Tipper)

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How very resourcfull of Dodge's designers to make use of those parts from the smaller vehicle.

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Re: Dodge LCF (Matchbox King Size Twin Tipper)

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Dodge made a habit of this as in the 80s S46.....Talk about making a pigs purse from a sows ear.
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