Bob_Koch
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I like it.
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David Erb wrote an article about the heat riser. It won't fix your spring, but may give helpful info: http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/riser/riser.htm
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Your pictures back up everything you said. What a great transformation.
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I think part of it has to do with state sales tax and registration
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And on top of that you have to pay for transportation. Some of them won't let you drive it away from the auction on your own.
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The 1948 - 52 pilot-house trucks used oak, though not the most expensive grade. It was always painted black, never natural color. In 53 Dodge went to hard yellow pine. Personally I can't see covering beautiful wood with paint and perfer the natural pattern and color of the wood to show.
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De Soto 1950 - in São Paulo-Brazil.
Bob_Koch replied to Fernando Mendes's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
A nice looking truck. -
I had 4 red oak boards already. Had to buy two more at Home Depot. Cost me $85.00 for two boards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was $6.71 per foot.
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There are a few good old ones occasionally, but they don't get televised: This 51 pilot-house showed up at the Scottsdale auction this year and sold for $23,100. The 57 sweptline sold for in Scottsdale for $62,700:
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Dimensions as well as links to Bruce Horkey and Mar-K are here on the DPETCA site: http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/bed/bed.htm
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Word I got was that wiper arms for electric and vacuum on 51 - 53 are the same length. Earler years are different . Am I correct on that?
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try the online catalog for Rare Parts: http://www.rareparts.com/
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Got pictures of your truck? We need some winter pictures for next years calendar.
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Glad you made it home with no serious damage.
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Sounds like quite an experience towing a big rig.
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making a dual exhaust manifold-
Bob_Koch replied to 41/53dodges's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
If it helps any stovebolt sells their cast iron ones for $340. http://stoveboltengineco.com/index.php/catalog/store/#ecwid:category=412417&mode=product&product=1396124 -
FIRST total succes on the rebuild!
Bob_Koch replied to ggdad1951's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
The small successes are just as grand as the big ones. Keep it up. -
You heat up a small section and then quench it quickly with water. Here's an article that mentions it: http://www.hotrod.com/howto/hrdp_0607_dents/heat_shrink.html Google around for "metal shrinking" and you'll find plenty of info.
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Mine are straight without the fenders. I've seen them bow out because of the weight from the fenders over 60 years which means you'll have to shrink the metal Haven't seen them bow in. Can you temporarily hang a fender and see if it straightens?
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Love the pictures. Really love the line drawing. Tell him to keep at it and share some more.
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The Batmobile is up for auction. Who's bidding? http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=FL0111-103067&utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FL0111_010411_S134
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Ouch, sounds like a very painful experience. Sorry to hear. Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery.
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Great to see it hanging up. Thanks for including the picture.
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Let me know if you don't get it soon cause your truck is in it. Miss March
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Take a look around on the DPETCA website. I think it will help answer some of your questions. http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/
