Dodgebawl Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 My 49 B1B frame off restoration is now complete after a three and one-half year process. Everything was rebuilt, replaced or refurbished. I installed Charlie Aker's disc brakes on the front but other than that I tried to keep the truck as close to original as possible although the red paint is not the original "red" color and "DODGE" on the tailgate was painted black rather than the original white. The bed kit came from Horkey's, John Nida provided the interior, used Steele rubber pieces except wing vent rubber was from Robert's, Juliano's lap belts, Kepich exhaust system, and window glass from Street Rod Glass. I have no association with any of these vendors but I thought some of you may be interested in my sources. I have done very short drives up my street to make sure all is sorted before taking it out on the streets. Attached are some photos of before and after. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Haymond Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Your truck is probably feeling pretty happy right now. It looks great again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgebawl Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Attached are additional photos that did not attach to my original post. As you will notice, the windshield wipers are not on because I do not yet have correct blades for the original arms. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 awesome job! Another RED truck! hate to tell ya this...one is never "done" with a restoration I'm finding out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 SWEET!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hatfield Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Inspirational!!! -Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desotodav Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Great job DB. What a transformation! Now all the fun is in the driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Roberts Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 It looks like new ! Perhaps better than new . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruff1148kr Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 All I can say is WOW! what a sweet reward for a true labor of love and determination. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come, its just spectacular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Very.....very nice. Love the backdrop. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 It's not done! No wiper arms/blades!! Nice job! AAA+++ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Leibhart Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Wow! Wow Wii !!!! Great job! 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Your Truck looks wonderful....was it a hard decision to draw the line on re chroming the interior stuff or is that stainless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter99 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Be proud great job !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodFru2u Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Be proud of a Job " Well Done " .Tuck looks great . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Really nice job ! Now let the real fun begin ! Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Oil Soup Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'd venture a guess you're probably in Arizona regardless of the vintage copper plate. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Beautiful!! Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgebawl Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks guys for all the nice compliments. And, it IS done, all I need to do now is drive and enjoy it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil363 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 A fantastic job!!! .. I am just starting out on my 52 B-3-B and your results are inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Truck Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Looks GREAT!!! Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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