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Just a FYI: The Pilot-House Truck used rivets for the 48-49 frame attachments, then switched to bolts starting in 1950. The early trucks 39-47 used rivets also, so I think of the mid to late 1950 truck as a transitional year for the PH. Other stuff (not completely related to the thread, but related to the frame) Things that changed in 1950 mid year was the floor shifter moving to a column shifter, the king pin increased in size, and the steering box was changed to fit the new steering brace design. 48D

Brittle? Never heard that...most automotive arguments are "is it ok" to use grade 5 instead of a grade 8. I've always used grade 8 on suspension stuff and grade 5 for less stressful stuff like brackets. 48D

These may or may not help. Videos I made @10 years ago. Rear shackle removal part one Rear shackle removal part two 48D

I'm in my 37th year of Healthcare. I'm a Radiologic Technologist (X-Rays). I've been on Graveyard for the last 22 years by choice. I started the job when a new disease was crushing the local Hospitals. It was called AIDS. To this day we still follow protocols that reference what we learned in the 1980's. Now, with retirement on the horizon.....I might finish with my career dealing with COVID19. We already see changes at the Hospitals that will be in use for many years to come. I lost my Father in law to COVID, two of my children have been infected and recovered..... 48D

Rain or Shine....its gonna happen. Jerry's truck has been to 'em all I believe. 48D

BBQ Flyer #14.pdf

Ok...Zac stopped in and helped the old man, but still plenty to do. The flyer is done, so look for that, and the yard is coming together. The fire pit area is ready and the shop is ......well....I use it as a shop, so it needs a bit of dusting, lol. I CANT WAIT FOR THE TRUCKS TO COME ROLLING IN!!!! Here's a reminder of 2016...... SEE YOU THERE!!!! 48D

Can't wait to try it out on the home racetrack....wohoo! 48D aka Tim

Not sure this helps Keven, but thought I'd post it in case it does. (51/52)-53 was the Red Ram 241ci V8 for Dodge.....considered a smaller Hemi. The 331 was was a more typical Hemi (bigger) for most Chrysler products. Not all trucks could get a Hemi but could get a "Semi-Hemi" in the form of the 270(Dodge) Poly Engine starting in 1955. Note 1 : A lot of Dodge guys like the Red Ram for its size (smaller, "easy" to fit in) and being the first Dodge Hemi. Note 2 : If you have 270 Poly, Hemi heads can be fitted to it, along with the rest of the top end to make it a Hemi. Good Hemi Article Good Poly Article Good Dodge History 48D

Wohoo!!! Its getting close! Tons to do, but like always.....no one is coming to see the yard! Everyone's Coming Here To See The Trucks, Cars and Crew! I'm gonna need some of you Minnesota cats to show up 3 weeks early to help clean. Any takers??? Brent, you don't have a choice....see you this weekend. 48D

Gotta love an old COE. 48D 1949 COE

Stop by and pick me up Ed!! 48D

Enjoying your tear-down/build Mertz......I have several different year trucks, among them a 1938 Humpback. Are you keeping the original power-plant, or upgrading to something modern? 48D

"Wildcat Mopars" and other mopar wrecking yards have been telling for the last 10 years.....over seas markets are driving our prices up. Wildcat sold 5 or 6 E bodied cars to Saudia Arabia, and another E body to South Africa. The guy in Grizzly, Ca told me he hated to sell to locals because he got so much for parts over seas. I'm not getting any younger, I used to get 68 Chargers for nothing in 1985.......last time I looked, a beater with no motor is 25 grand. 48D

As I understand it, Editors at Websters study the language as it is used, and determine if a word, or word usage is included in their dictionary. Motor means "to move".......Engine is a metaphor. Its a hard pin down what the original use was intended for..... let me use my "search engine"...oops, where's the pistons in my computer again??? Words change meaning, They evolve. For example: "Dashboard" vs. “instrument panel”.....a dash board was literally a panel on a carriage to block debris from the trotting horses. The two are are interchangeable now. "General Motors" might be "General Engines"...though they do have an Engineering Dept "BMW" could be "BEW"...... German translation for “engine” is literally “motor” ....so its maybe both already. In France, they have one word for both engine and motor.... “moteur” Google Translate: "Motor: a machine, especially one powered by electricity or internal combustion, that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for some other device with moving parts." "Mouse Motor"...eh, maybe not a good example. ....I'm not a "motorist" anymore....I'm a "enginist" (hey, I like that one). Can't wait to tell the DEV (Dept of Engine Vehicles) Not to mention Mopar should be changed to Enpar.... ...guess I'll just keep "motoring on" using my own motor functions to get there. 408ci

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"Definition: A usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color. b : a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age. Use: 'the beautiful patina of this antique table.' Websters" Other possible definitions. "Rust bucket extraordinaire" "Paint? Whose got the money for paint??" "Patina??" " No, I said 'Paint not needed'.....geez, careful, you wanna start a trend???" "Painted when parked".......❤️ 48D

Mount Aukum is a nice area....I've worked in Jackson at Sutter Amador Hospital for the last 22 years.....I grew up in San Jose. In 2007 I went to the Shenandoah Valley ATHS* Truck Show(classic big rigs) and met Jim Sheppard for the 1st time. Of course it wasn't by accident, we had chatted on this site (old version) for sometime and wanted to meet. It was after meeting him and a few others from the forum that the BBQ got its start. I think you'll fit right in, lol ! 48D * American Truck Historical Society

I'll take it!! 48D

Those are the bushing. It looks like you have already bought new bushings....the wear from the original bushings has transferred to the leaf spring, in my estimation. If I was to guess, I would say you need a bushing pressed into the leaf spring.....just a guess. It really depends on how much play we're talking about. The rear front spring carry a lion share of the load IMO. Would like to hear what Dodgeb4ya has to say. 48D

This was my 2009 build. I raced the truck in the 150 mph class at Bonneville. It may or may not help.... 48D Build Thread: Volare front-end Experiment...

"....For the others who are interested maybe just a little entertainment." I am entertained! Good stuff sir. 48D

There's room for long distance travelers .....just let me know when your're getting here! We've had folks from Australia and Germany. We've had many travelers from Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, Tennessee and Arizona. Its more like a family BBQ than a car show.......plenty of Dodge Trucks guys that will have the answer you need, the part you want or understanding your desire to own an old Dodge...lol Sometimes it ain't easy being a Dodge Guy in a sea of Other Brands....but here, you'll feel right at home. 48D

California has the best Pilot-House truck show......imo 48D