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12 hours ago, 5027 steve said:

Best place to try and find parts....-wire harness-gauge cluster-Door and glass weatherstrip..original hub caps ...

Welcome. Post more pics of the truck please. We love pics.

The search function is a great help.

http://www.robertsmotorparts.com/store/trucks

https://dcmclassics.com/

http://www.pilothouseinteriors.com/home-page.html

https://enginebarn.myshopify.com/

http://www.clestersauto.com/Pages/DodgeTrucks.aspx

 

 

 

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Ok Any answers on the vacuum wipers??? Also I would like to keep original but have no knowledge about positive ground 6 6volt systems...did these trucks only come with one tailight??? And can directionals be added????? Thanks guys just the tip of the iceberg of my silly questions

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Steve, Vacuum wipers will work ok, get a small oiler and squirt some brake fluid in them and try to work the rotor end back and forth. You should hear it sucking and blowing as you work it back and forth. As a final test, hook it to an engine vacuum line, flip the valve on it and it should go to work. letting the brake fluid sit in it for a bit will help liven up the leather seals in the motor. If you should decide to replace it, it is a toss up as to whether you would like to switch over to electric, it costs about the same. Mine worked ok, I live in Arizona, so the only real time I use them is during monsoon season. 
I added directional signals to my truck. For the front I ordered the pigtails and sockets from DCM classics, Part #LE-761. For the rear tail lights they have some at 85 each but you have to get the bulb, wires and mounts all separate. I ordered mine in stainless steel from amazon at 38 each. I had to buy 6V bulbs but not a problem. I went ahead and got the mounting brackets from  DCM. The wiring for mine was a 3/8 inch flex conduit whip. It came with 1/2 inch push in connectors that fit the round hole in the bed sidewall perfectly. Snyder's Antique Auto had the shields, A-13467-SS , for the back of the light for 6.25 each. The shield crimps around the flex conduit to hold it fixed to the light. There are several options for the turn signal switch, but none are self canceling. I bought a United Pacific switch Model A5007 from amazon  for less than 20. It's the same one that Speedway and Summit Racing sell. It was easy to hook up. Very easy to read instructions and wiring diagram. You will have to buy a 3 prong flasher in whatever voltage your truck is wired for.

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It appears that there are holes in the top of the fenders, I wonder of that's where a previous owner had turn signals mounted. Nice looking truck, BTW.

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Nice Truck. Its the first one I've seen like mine with the small back widow. Mine is a 50. 

I see yours needs some turn signals on the fenders. I found these on ebay and love them. 

They look so cool on the truck and unique i think. Have fun with your new toy it looks great!

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You will need electric wipers for sure when towing that 5th wheel trailer.:lol:

I have some arrow T/signal lights on my big truck.

They are cool!

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