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As an update, the first 4 of 5 quarts were clean pure water followed by dark oil when I drained the oil pan. Filled with low grade 10-40 and ATF and let it absorb water. Turns easily. Too much other damage to work on this but probably going to bump the starter a few times, change oil, repeat and then assess. Thank You for all the input.

I figure if you don't ask, you'll never know. Recently brought home a C1-H6-117 fire truck with a seized engine marked T346-4929 and head marked 1122903-1. Has twin carburetors from Ball & Ball marked "MFD for Chrysler". This engine option was supposedly only available in the J6 models but since mine was a special order fire truck, I'm guessing they allowed a special order in the H6. Either way, if someone has a 265 from an old school bus, I'm interested in starting with that one if at all possible.

JBNeal - Thank You. I've since found a 70-yr old parts book and service book for the C1 that addressed my questions on what I have. If you have a Data Book, I'd love to know what it says about the C1-H6-117 because I have a 265 twin carb engine with PTO that supposedly wasn't available in 1954 yet this was a fire truck whose chassis was purpose built so perhaps they made an exception?

Does anyone have a Data Book that would cover the 1954 Dodge H model and possibly include the School Bus?

I'm thinking the Dodge is a total teardown because there is no way water didn't get inside otherwise why all the leaking. White Post is one source to rebuild the engine. Are there others because white post seems to cater to the high end show car crowd.

Its a total loss to Hagerty. I was able to buy back the vehicle and will get a salvage title. Would have preferred they just fix them but I understand this will be a long and expensive road even with me doing much of the work.

My 1952 B3B was in perfect condition, purring like it should and starting every time. After 3' of mud and flood, it has been marginally hosed off and has been sitting on a white concrete surface where for 3 weeks it's been bleeding every kind front end fluid without stop. Any advice on how to go forward on this from an engine standpoint? I already know I'll order a full wiring kit from Rhode Island or someplace like that, send the seat to the upholster to be redone and pull the wood to redo the bed. The brand new Optima 6v, I know its not original but its' the only part that isn't, will have to be replaced. Since I'm leaking fuel, oil, transmission and antifreeze from a car that only dripped the occasional oil last month, I'm assuming that I'm in for a complete set of Olsen gaskets and an engine teardown. That brings-up two questions: (1) is there a well known shop that has the experience to simply tear this down and return a functioning engine and transmission again and (2) any advice for what to look out for given the above concerns. This is a family vehicle and along with the Corvette and the American LaFrance which were similarly treated, it will get restored. The military truck, oddly enough, I let them tow away.

The heater on my 1952 B-3-B decided to stop working and before I take it apart and make guesses, I was hoping someone had a manual for the 62 or perhaps the 65 that they could post to the manuals section. Figure that while the gauges are out being serviced, I'd take apart all other stuff that might have a long lead time line the leaking oil filter housing and the heater assembly. Thank You

The floor mat in my 1952 B3B is completely shot and before I went about trying to make a new one, I looked around to see what might be available online. The few people selling ones don't have photos given the lack of demand and I understand that this year range (1950-1953) had a complicated floor pattern. Can anyone upload a photo of their original floor mat so I can appreciate what it should look like? Thanks in advance.

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I have a 1952 B3B that I’d like to add a passenger mirror to and check to see if some items truly belong. Reviewed several threads like the 1951 is a 1953 and made me wonder if anyone had tackled or tried to tackle a picture guide to what is generally accepted as correct to help fellow restorers. There aren’t many of these on the road and in 5 years I’ve only seen 4, three of which were in the field at Hershey on Saturday. For example. My bed is painted black wood. I’ve heard that they all came this way due to their being work trucks. Have no way of knowing for sure. Similarly, what does the drivers mirror look like if factory? Or simpler, shat should the rubber mat look like on the main floor area? Willing to help if others like the idea. Will be at Hershey all week C1A