Iowaboy

My nephew is going to haul my 1950 dodge half ton truck to Georgia, from Iowa. So what does it weigh? Anyone know?

Attached is a photo of my B2b with the grill guard that was installed by the dealer in 1950. I have attached a photo of the bill of sale that notes the grill guard being part of the sale. Hope this helps. The truck was purchased new by my father in law.

Thanks. I did see that fitting. It has a recessed square in the end. I assume I add the gear oil until it overflows.

I have a 50 B2B, 4 speed manual transmission with fluid drive. I want to drain the trans and refill to correct level. On the passenger side of the case there are two 9/16 bolts that look like refill ports. One is about two inches above the other, which one is used to check and refill the trans gear oil level. I have looked in the shop manual, no help.

Which is the correct antifreeze to use in my 50 Dodge with the 218 flathead. I had to drain it to replace the upper radiator hose, and decided to replace all of the fluid as it had not been done for at least 39 years it was in storage. The used fluid was kinda green. The antifreeze I got at Walmart is kinda yellow.. I’ve heard that some is pinkish? is there a wrong color to use? It tested to 25 below zero even though it was very old. ?

I have used new front wheel brake cylinders, brake shoes, and a master cylinder rebuild kit from Andy Bernbaum Auto Parts for my 50 B2B. They worked well, and they standby their quality.

The Bernbaum catalog lists the same differential carrier gasket for the Desoto as the Dodge trucks so this confirms the bolt pattern is compatible on both. I’ll get the Desoto differential and see how complicated it looks like to swap the side gears. My differential is 4:1 ratio. Don’t know what the Desoto differential is until I get it up in the air enough to look. The Desoto had a Hemi V8 with a Powerflight trans, can anyone predict what the ratio might be? Thanks for the help.

Were your 55 axles the same spline count as the 54 Plymouth? In other words, did you have to change axles to use the Plymouth 3rd member in your truck? Thanks for answering.

I have found a 54 Desoto in a towing yard near my home. The v8, trans, grill, and hood are gone. The bumpers and all interior is there, its a 2dr sedan. He will sell me the rear end. What I would like to know is will the third member bolt into my 1/2 ton 50 dodge pickup? I'll try to upload a pic of the Desoto.

How do i measure the rim width? The rims are 17.5 inches in diameter. The measurement from edge to edge in width is 5 5/8 inches. Where the tire bead would set inside the rim it measures 4 1/2 inches. The bolt circle measures 4 1/2 inches. The tires that are on the truck are 6:50-16. I got two spare rims with the truck and they match the rims already on the front. So what width do you call these rims? 4.5 or 5.5 inches?

My truck has a large Pegasus decal (Mobiloil symbol) on the driver's door. It is very old but has good color and looks cool. My kids think i should protect it. How would you guys do this? Could i use a liquid laquer and apply with a very small brush just to the decal, not to the door paint?

I'm trying to post a photo. Not much luck so far.

I have a 50 B2b from the original owner(my father-in-law). So i poured the oil out of the oil bath air cleaner to replace it. Lying in the oil was an ignition key with a key tag. I fits the truck perfectly in the passenger door and ignition. The key i had been using is brass and looks original as it has identical border design, however it is so worn that it hangs up in the ignition and won't work in the door at all. The key I found in the air cleaner is steel, not brass. So is it original? don't know. I have included a picture. It has a tag with a number and the same name (Hurd) as the key. The tag is labeled "Record and detach" ????. Not sure why. Is there, or was there, a data base somewhere that an ignition key could be reproduced if i have this number? At the dealership?

A Dodge Carryall?