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I don't know what it is about old rusty trucks, but they just hit me like a beautiful blank canvas. If you stare at them long enough, you see the past and the future, blend with your imagination. I don't care if my trucks never get restored, refurbished, or coustimized. Long as they aren't ignored or crushed, I'll feel they have purpose. My intentions are my own, and I promise nothing to nobody when it comes to how and what I dream about my trucks. But what I can truly say, is that I love seeing the photos of what has been yank out of the bushes, rolled out of the barn, have the script "dodge" written across the hood, and saved for "someday". For me, that's what is great about this site. 48D

Hey Todd, Yes its on!! Check the DPETCA for information. Its the online flyer. I'll be posting some photos of the BBq site tonight. whatch for the new thread. Show up early! Leave late! 48D:D

http://www.robertsmotorparts.com/index.html 48D

Thanks Reg. I took that picture while I was documenting the damage from the wind and rain storm we had a while back. Hence the water and trash on the ground (not to mention a stray football under tire). My place got hit pretty bad. The wind reached about 70 mph at my place. It knocked a big section of roofing material off. Flooded parts of my living room. So with all the broken limbs, knock over trees, damaged fences, the lose of a few calves (suffacated by the herd crowding together), I turned and saw my trucks. They reminded me that even beaten and weathered, you can still inspire someone, and make it through a tough day. 48D

Nayhh, its a 1950 B2B without a bed. The green and yellow are 1948, B1B's. The new one is a 1949. Still has the door tag, and was a Dept. of Forestry vehicle, before being bought in the mid 50's by the guy's family I bought it from. So if I follow the paperwork right, I'm the third owner. 48D

Sweet! Looks awesome Merle!!! 48D:D

The Pilothouse trucks that "live" in the front yard of my house, have become sort of iconic. In the short year that they have been parked there, they have been given a few nicknames. Like "the old battleships", "three musketeers", or "the old gentlemen". But the one that I like the best is "The 3 Sisters". It seems to have settled in, at least in my nieghborhood. So, in my effort to save as many local dodges from the "cars in barns" type websites. I keep my eyes open. I came across a pilothouse about 6 months ago. Only ten miles down the street. The owner didn't want to sell, and then began to tell me how much it was worth (which was in the thousands of course). His ranch was full of rotting cars and trucks from any given decade. Well, I couldn't help but notice in the last couple of weeks he was having all the vehicles hauled off. Turns out he sold/lost his ranch (he didn't want to sell it, but no other choice) and the new owner was having everything gutted. So I got the truck for 500 bucks. seemed a fair price. The new owner didn't get the money, the original owner did. It was his asking price, and he called me believe it or not. I'll be parking the new guy next to the "The 3 Sisters", and naming him "Big Brother". This time next year, the girls won't be in thier present location, but in the first stage of becoming one "hot babe"......So I'm just gonna enjoy this display of old tired iron a little bit longer. 48D

I first read Don's post on the HAMB.....then I found him here....then I read his family website.... then he complimented my RACE CAR...how can you not respect a guy who makes friends where ever he goes. 48D

LOL:D I bought a carburetor there once..."The Big Gulp", or more sometimes called the "Slurpee"... Welcome Beau! 48D

I'm off for a couple weeks through the 27th....come early...stay late... lol. Or in Reg's case...stay a week:D 48D

Maximum torque is what you want for best engine performance. This occurs at a much lower rpm than when you hit max HP. Mine 1950 tag reads 82 hp @ 3600 rpm for the 218 ci. My original tire/rims are 16-7.5, 8ply, standing about 26.5 inches tall. Sounds like your on the right track if you can hit 56 at 2500 rpm. 48D

Wow...amazing. You always hear when people are ubhappy about something, but rarely when they are satisfied. Its a nice thing you did Jim, giving Roberts something back for his efforts. 48D

Wow... cool "rat rod" show...where was it? 48D:D

I think we've had that flying head problem around for awhile. We got signs everywhere that say "STOP, A HEAD"....... 48D:D

It seems to me, that the bumper guards are not very common, but not impossiple to find. I found a NOS center bumper on Ebay, asking price:160 bucks. Ouch. My journey with these trucks hasn't been as long as others on this site, but from the very begining I was looking for three bumpers, five window, and vent window options. So when I came across a pair a trucks at the wrecking yard, I got more than a little eixted. 48D

Sounded like a great time Merle, any pictures to share? 48D

Gee, I don't know Bryan, this guy has opened my eyes to the true value of my old trucks. I may have to get at least 10 grand for that frame you want..........I mean, it does fit a flat six! 48D

INCEPTION OF SAFETY GLASS Another manufacturing milestone occurred in 1927 when laminated windshields were introduced. Prior to this, windshields were made of common glass, which shattered into sharp shards upon breaking. By laminating a layer of film between two layers of thin glass, safety glass was made possible. PPG introduced Duplate® laminated safety glass in 1928. The film served to hold the glass in place upon breaking, greatly reducing injuries from flying glass. It also provided occupant retention and eliminated cuts that arms and heads received from going through a windshield. The interlayer has improved over the years, as has the quality of the glass, and laminated windshields are found in all cars today. Since 1966, all passenger cars produced in the United States have been equipped with an improved laminated windshield with additional built-in safety. It is designed to withstand about three times the impact velocity of the windshield previously in use. Though curved windshields appeared as early as 1934, it wasn’t until after World War II that many cars had them. By 1957, nearly all U. S. cars had windshields that curved four ways—not only at the sides but at the top and bottom as well. Curved rear windows, giving more styling freedom, were also introduced. In the early 1960’s curved side windows began to appear. With them it became possible to include more interior room in car body design. Stylists were able to mold smoother, more continuous body lines. Fabricating techniques were developed to permit drilling of holes in side windows for anchoring and lifting mechanisms. More styling flexibility, and the opportunity to add more built-in safety features resulted. Tempered safety glass is used in the side and back windows of most automobiles on the road in North America. Today’s manufacturing processes combine the forming of glass to the desired contour along with the tempering process to give the glass its required strength. When tempered glass does reach its strength limit, it breaks into smaller granular fragments with relatively smooth edges to reduce the possibility of injury. The comfort of motorists has not been neglected as auto glass improves. Most new cars can be bought equipped with tinted windows that absorb the heat of the sun and increase the motoring pleasure of its occupants. http://www.glasslinks.com/newsinfo/ag_history.htm 48D:D

My guess is that he's the driver, and his right shoulder hit the glass.....Think I'm gonna bid on it. 48D

This thread has been good for my collection...lol. I went on an Ebay buying spree.....! Thanks Dave.. 48D

Hey Bryan, You could bring the parts to the BBQ in April. I'm Intersted in the fenders, and I'm sure the rest of what you have will find a good home .....Clements is about 2 hours east of Berkley. 48D

I'm sorry Fred. Glad you could share. 48D

I've had this site on my favorites for a couple years now. Everytime I think I'm ignoring my cars.......I visit that site. Amazing stuff left in the wrong hands. 48D

Bio = 43 Real= 26 Are you kidding me??????? I quote the great Benny Hill: Old lady: some say I have the body of a 20 year old! Benny H: Well, you better give it back, cuz your getting it all wrinkled!

Since you're asking..... If the truck is for occasional use, I say go with the vaccum. Its unique, and original to the truck. If it's more than a "weekender", go with the more reliable electric motor. 48D:D