n the last article on the custom-built DIVCO truck being built at SaltWorks Fab, we looked at the early stages of the body fabrication. This time we’ll take a close look at several important details. SaltWorks specializes in metalshaping at the highest level, and you’ll see that reflected in every component they make, coupled with excellent design.

The shroud for the radiator fan is a perfect example. Even though it fits in the cramped area between the radiator and the engine, the details were handled in an exceptional manner. The supports for the fan motor are very slender to maximize airflow but are reinforced with wired edges to give them extra strength. All the edges and corners have been gracefully rounded, making it an elegant piece of metal fabrication.

The hinges and latches for the rear doors were completely handmade; the handle for the latch features the DIVCO logo. A pocket was made allowing the handle to fit flush, centered on the gap between the rear doors. Although everything looks seamless in the end, the construction process involved many challenging details.

The hood is one of the largest removable panels on the truck and has both an inner structure and an outer skin. The inner skin forms a plenum, which ducts fresh air from intakes placed just in front of the windshield to the injector throttle bodies. Forming the panels for this elaborate construction was a huge job; all the surfaces and joints were smoothed to perfection.

All the fenders on the truck are formed by hand, and we’ll take a close look at the construction details on one front fender. As always, this requires a lot of planning, coupled with taking great care when shaping the panels, then joining them together in a smooth, flowing manner before adding the final edging and detailing. The results speak for themselves.

The photos will give you a lot of insight into what it takes to build a high-level truck like this. We hope it inspires you to be adventurous with your own projects.