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1949-52 MoPar convertibles all use the same pot metal chromed visor brackets like the Dodge Roadster. Including the 1950 Chrysler T&C Woodie hardtop. Two brackets per visor. RT/Left A real tough item to find. A not so good picture of of these brackets..

You will have to try it. The flat roads certainly will help. You have that 2 speed with a lower direct drive ratio too. Don't fret over it now. When it's ready to drive safely drive some as is with the 8.25's then the 10/22.5's. If the truck struggles put that 2 speed axle in. The 2 speed rear axles are great and give you double the gears to get going. Fun to operate to with a little practice. Only thing yours is 12 volt I assume... The OE 2 speed optional axle for your truck was originally a Eaton 1350 series. I would always want the 2 speed axle in the old Dodges. Two of my trucks have the 2 speed rear ends.

As for the 22.5 taller tires on your COE those tall tires will impact the trucks ability to possibly have enough power to climb some grades. The 251 engine will handle the 8.25's tires fine. 9.00's would be ok on mainly rolling hills with the factory optional lower ratio rear ends. With the 22.5's.....not loaded and on the flats it might have enough power for you....maybe. It all depends on the final rear axle ratio. If it were me I would drive it a bit with the 8.25's a bit for comparison before installing the 22.5's. I used to drive my 1950 2-1/2 tonner Dodge 251 weekly always hauling something heavy...cars, scrap, loads of bricks, lumber etc. The truck had the 5.83/8.11 Eaton 2 spd rear axle and a 5 speed 1 to 1 in 5th. It had enough power to go anywhere I needed it to go loaded. I put some good used 9:00 X 20's on the back to replace questionable worn rear 8.25 tires. The truck lost the ability to climb hills comfortablity with the 9.00's. I had to go back to the 8.25 tires. The right rear axle ratio will compensate for tire size making the truck fun to drive and use. Shown here is the factory rear end ratio's and more...

A Dodge COE would be so much more exciting than a ugly Ford.

Those little air compressor air filters do not last long on a six cylinder engine...they can plug up and cause a very fuel rich condition. I had that happen on my 51 Cranbrook when I was 16 back in 68. Never would use one again. Kinda looks like the thermostatic choke heat tube is missing...? Is the choke plate wide open?

I run a group 4 in my big truck....very powerful and they usually last around 8 years. Group 2's IMO are not a good enough or reliable enough for the big moly block engines. The 4's just barely fit but will with the tray pan removed and a custom made hold down.

Your 230 Savoy should have a Carter model "BBS" 1 bbl carburetor using the built in thermostatic coil type choke. It's a bit shorter carb than the 1953 and back Plymouth cars that used the more common Ball and Ball Carter carb. A simple reliable carburetor when rebuilt properly.

That D600 is a real beauty...love original trucks.. Great video too..Thanks.

It was a unit I took apart to fix several years ago. The ompromised wire in question connects to the relay. As for the insulation repair I used black Plasti-Dip to seal the bare spot on that wire lead.

So your battery self discharged with the ground cable disconnected? If so not good...here is a battery state of charge chart..

The Dodge COE front ends were designed to look like a bull dogs face kinda ugly but after awhile you get to love it....at least now days. Might not have been the love when they were in use though....shoved off in the back corner.

That is the inboard shorter stud or post.

The solenoid opened up... not too much to it... be attentive when dis-assembling as to parts insulators etc.

I just use the stock factory ground cable to the transmission case on mine... Something must be draining your battery to kill it in four months. I use a group four on my truck... It sits all winter and still cranks in the late spring.

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I think the rod or lever going back from the gearshifter is part of the transmission shift linkage.

I have a dozer with that ether injector system too. Modern diesels a no no. Don't try using ether on a modern diesel engine especially with a grid heater.. ka-boom? Or possible run-away. I use it once in awhile on old difficult iron. Never any issues.

Of all the Dodge B series trucks I've owned or seen in my life I've never seen a Dodge COE truck close up. I would love to own a really nice one but getting too old now with too many trucks already. If I was close I too would love to see yours...only can dream?

Pull the two small wires off the top too stud posts...hook the battery cable up and see if the starter still wants to crank the engine....keys in your pocket too. Report back. Note...solenoids on these cars are some what troublesome with age....proper knowledgable repairs will fix them for years.

I'm on my 9th rum and coke... I think it's wurking....

I would like to say more but will not.

Oh oh....you don't have the bigger COE...no 265. The pillar tag is a must! It's a 2 tonner. Yours has the 251. Here's your specs....