ggdad1951 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 well I have ONE, well, actally I have all the PARTS of one, '51 1 ton. Title transferred to my name and hopefully in two weeks things will start to get put BACK together. As I drove across the state of Wisco this last weekend to go w/ the g/f to visit family in the UP, I kept my eyes peeled for trucks. 4 months ago, I NEVER would have looked, now that's all I do! I saw the following: in the town of Catawba, WI is an old chevy which looks to be a mid-50's model with all its parts (windows, tailgate and chrome, etc.) piled full of crap in the bed w/ weeds growing out of it. But it's just a Chevy, so who cares here, right?!?! In Mackinaw City (I think) is a 30-something Dodge painted a nice shade of BRIGHT yellow being used to hold signs for a business. That's all I got to contribute! Beyond that I was suprised to not see many old vehicles in yards/farms as we drove those 6-7 hours...I think the scrapper has gotten more and more over the years! That's all I got to contribute! Funny that I read that now and I'm JUST STARTING to paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 up in the up of mich right now found a b1b mid 40s for sale pretty rough but cool will post pictures when I get home in a few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Driving back from the UP saw 2 one ton plus trucks restoreds outside of Woma and ind Cumberland saw a 1/2 ton or so, both towns in Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 as promised. This was an old beer delivery truck, bed was shot interior was shot, but the body panels looked to be ok (including tailgate). I'd bet $200 would get you the whole shooting match! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Was that really the engine crank? Wish you would have snagged that! Its got a factory mirror arm for the left side too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Was that really the engine crank? Wish you would have snagged that! Its got a factory mirror arm for the left side too. yes that is a hand crank...it's a random "for sale car lot" in Mason MI. No one was around to even ask if I could get parts off it or what it'd take to get. I could prolly get more info next time I cruise around up there this fall (if they are around that is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I want that engine crank! lol 48D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 well it's only 6.5 hours from my place, or 7.5 from yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Well I have 1 reg. 1 ton (really not anymore) and 1 parts truck, and in my neck of the woods there doesn't seem to be many of these trucks that guys have restored. I know of maybe 2 or 3 that have had something done with, but the one is on a Dakota frame and is a bit of a mess.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) SURVIVOR: The B-1 that was covered with weeds in the summer that had been used as a goat feeder has emerged from its pasture to the front yard. Talking with the owner, the truck was used to chase deer (not rabbits) & ran when parked in '65, and shouldn't take too much to fix up, as his grandson will be taking on this task in the front yard. Time will tell if this will become another stalled project or a daily driver... Edited August 22, 2021 by JBNeal revised pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Mendes Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 Is this green original color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipebomb Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 yes that is a hand crank...it's a random "for sale car lot" in Mason MI. No one was around to even ask if I could get parts off it or what it'd take to get. I could prolly get more info next time I cruise around up there this fall (if they are around that is). geez, i need to lock all of my stuff up. already had an amp stolen out of a car once down there. good thing she is inside now so all the vultures cant get to her . sorry i wasnt around to tell you it wasnt for sale ! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Is this green original color? It's not what you think it is. The light green is oxidation. The dark green color is Dodge Truck Green (which you can see next to the right headlight). The attached photo of the 50 Woodie was taken when the truck was new. Hope this helps, Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Mendes Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Pilot House 1952 color cathalog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Mendes Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 This archive was in my computer and I think it can be useful to someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Feliz ano Nuevo! Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Mendes Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Ok friend.I desire the same for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51 Fargo Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Well Mine started in Canada and then was down in Cali for most of it,s life then cam back to B.C Canada and looked like this when I got it ... and now looks like this today..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 and then moving to Florida..Think of all the rust the trucki would have had if it stayed in Canada. Your truck looks Great...By the way are those "Fargo" hubcaps in the first picture? Obviously you lowered and modified the truck and I'm curious about that part too. Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51 Fargo Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 yes those were Fargo hub caps but sold them to a friend and not all cars/trucks in Canada rust !!!! most of the one that are like that come from the east coast of canada not the west coast any how to answer your other question the truck now sits on a stock frame with a Volare front clip and a B body dodge rear diff with the rear springs under slung the rear axle. this is why it sits lower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Have the headlights been frenched or are they just hooded rings? What are the ribbed bumpers from and is the antenna location factory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51 Fargo Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Have the headlights been frenched or are they just hooded rings? What are the ribbed bumpers from and is the antenna location factory? hooded rings on the headlights and the bumpers are from a 49 plymouth antenna is from 77 cj jeep and it was the best place to put it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) SURVIVOR: spotted this one at the classic car lot about 10 miles from the house: Edited August 22, 2021 by JBNeal revised picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 spotted this one at the classic car lot about 10 miles from the house: I think that "Classic" car lot needs to get some better inventory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catfishcuz Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I think that the very high scrap prices are not helping any of the classics they are paying $12.00 a hundred for cars here were i live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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