47 dodge 1.5 ton

Only ever heard one story when my great uncle worked for Dodge. The story went that another mechanic 3 bays down from him was undercoating a car with it(not sure it was BLO or just linseed) with a sprayer and he lit a torch while doing an exhaust job. Said it shot across the 3 bays and scared the heck of them both. Said from then on, only undersprayed with it when no one was on a torch.

Wondering what insurance folks on here are using for their truck. American Collectors insurance policy does not allow any towing or hauling for coverage. My local Erie policy does not cover antiques over the prorated value. Seems like a dilemma to fit trucks?

Very good read, sounds like I am doing as suggested but may not be I good idea to cover the oil bucket with a rag. Still could use advice on tung oil over linseed once dry. Has anyone tried this? I am going to do a test pc on scrap over the next few months and will give a report.

I need to clarify a little better. I use a fresh shirt/ rags each time to wipe off excess oils between coats. Sometimes a week or two depending on how long it takes. I have been laying the used rag/ shirt out flat for about a week before discarding (mostly in the shop due to rain). The mixture bucket usually has an inch or two of remaining Linseed/turpentine mix that I have been putting a rag over to keep from evaporating. My trash cans are plastic and only go out once a week, so I put the old, dry rags in when I take it out. I’m sure if I set a match to them after dry, they would go up pretty quick. My question is, once dry are the safe to discard?

I have tried to be very careful leaving the oil rags air out before discarding (there has been more than I can count). Is it safe to leave a rag over the mixture bucket? I have been doing this to keep the remainder from evaporating and minimize the odor in the shop. I have not had any advice on the correct containment of the rags and really appreciate your comments. The last thing I want is my shop to catch fire while working. I was very concerned running the 200,000 btu turbo heater back in February while putting on each coat. Again, thank you! I was also wondering about putting a few coats of tung oil on over the linseed oil? That would provide a harder finish but was not sure if it would be an issue? I have only used tung oil on a few of my shotgun stocks in the past and it seemed to be a little harder than linseed oil in my mind.

So I guess your bed has a lip to hold the boards on the end, would be a better set up. Yours turned out real nice. Mine doesn’t have a lip and I had to bolt the ends fast. I thought about welding a plate across each end but wasn’t sure how I could do the final board. I string lined the entire bed between holes to get board widths, then fit each board, transfer marked each hole from the existing holes to the bottom. From there I drilled the holes through, flipped and c’bored, coated twice with linseed all sides. Installed the boards with 1/8” spaces and bolted each one down as I went. Then went back with rough sander to level the top a little. I had a real mess with the planer mill I used as the boards were done in 4 batches do to excessive cracking. These are some that I rejected. Guess I could have used a softer wood and may have had less scrap.

Very nice information. Do you happen to know what compression readings you have in PSI?

I looked at a 47’ for sale that had AC adapted to it. From what I understood, had a 12v alt with an inverter installed behind the seat to 6v for the truck function. I didn’t study it that hard but appeared everything was functioning. Im sure AC has been added to several of these old trucks. I might look for a system off a combine or older tractor (could be installed above your head). Just an idea.

I can look at my WF crank, I know it is the long one that VPW sells.

It pops out as soon as the engine catches. Bring up to compression and always lift up. Not hard to use. I use the crank for setting valves, points, etc.. very handy tool(maybe one of the best!).

What is a google group and the concerns?

What is the 39-47 forum address? Looks like you have (2) nice projects! Congratulations, Kevin

Been very slow, 6 coats of linseed & turpentine mix and still getting dry spots. Thought I’d post another progress picture although not finished.

I blocked front axle up square both sides, removed both front tires, removed all drive belts, disconnect both pumps, oil pressure line, lights, regulator, fuel line, cut exhaust, intake breather and some manual clutch linkage.. I think there were 6 bolts holding the skid to the combine frame. Just pulled out the right side. Took 2 hours and a helper.

Surprised the picture shows downdraft carbs, most I have seen were updraft applications.

It would be nice to compile a list for all equipment that used the Chrysler flathead engines. It should be detailed to engine, year of machine and model number. Their are lots of variants out there but would be nice as folks can keep an eye out for them in passing. I did a lot of searching to find a 265, most ended up as 251’s.

I enjoy looking at everyone’s trucks so much, guess I should add mine as well.

This is a 1960 Massey combine. It had the original 265IND engine, low hours, original plug wires, distributor cap and points. Motor ran like a top, 35psi idle oil pressure, governor set at 1950 rpms max. Compression measured 125 psi all cylinders per operators manual which I have as well.

There was a story my grandfather used to tell that is not fit for today’s world. (Sensor the following) Said they had a mule that was lazy, one day the old mule lay down while plowing ground. His father told him light a fire tight to the mule and that would get it back to work. To this day, can see my grandfathers grin when he said “ I can still smell that mule burning” but that old mule jump back on its feet.

Really like this truck! Please tell about drive train if you know what’s under there. And if you know what the original color was? I have one as well and it was orange originally maybe with black front and fenders. I haven’t seen many in Orange and I’m digging it! I have some old AC tractors that would look good on the tail.

Ok— think I figured it out.

How do you request a WTB on this site? I can’t anything that allows you to populate when I hit the tab for classified. Thank you, Kevin

Nearest I can tell by looking at the drilling, planks were random with 14”, 10” approx by about 2” thick or so, next floor was most likely tongue and groove using screws in the frame. The 3rd deck were just 2 x 8 planks floating and not fastened down. Could have had more decks, I don’t know? I decided to kind of dress it up a little and still plan to use it for what it is.

I don’t know for sure the bed was manufactured by Dodge, I believe most were aftermarket that I have seen. The recess pocket measures 2.050”, 2 1/4” gives me a little extra to run a floor sander across the deck a few times without hitting the metal. With use, I’m sure it will get tore up and I’ll cringe at the first mark.

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