jcnida52

Maybe you could oversee the pattern for headliner fabrication distribution? I could send you a pattern to share with club members. Headliners are a bit of an involved component, but I'd be willing to offer any assistance you might need (or get in the way upon your request)... Of all the things I offered in the way of interiors, the headliner seemed to be the most requested. I thought of imposing this task to Brent and Julie Hoffman, but I don't know how much time people have for something like that. Those two are probably still busy earning their first billion dollars so they can become UMC members.

Retiring my business, Pilothouse Interiors, LLC. Don't know what I'm going to do with all the patterns, how to do it files, and inventory. Met some really nice people through this club site and would be willing to consider giving some of it away. Right now I'm focused on traveling in my new Airstream, but I will have things to get rid of when I return. john

Thanks, Keven. I'll look on ebay. Hope all is well with you & yours. jc

Thanks, 9 Foot Box, for helping me out. It's appreciated! I'll try ebay...

Hi, Brent. Great to hear from you. Hope you and Julie are both well. I've been been busier than a termite in a lumber yard rebuilding that interior light. All I need now is a bulb to see if it works... Local parts stores have 12 volt bulbs, but I'm hoping for a 6 volt. Being the dull character that I am, I need a dull light. jc

Anyone know what the numbers are for 6 volt light bulbs for my B3C 1951 Pilothouse Truck Curtesy/dome light? Also, pleasen recommend a possible source for purchasing them.

I'd be happy to send you a headliner pattern-- free of charge. Maybe it could be passed along to other club members after you make a tracing of it... You could purchase panel boards from Miami Corp.-- easy to find on-line. I'd recommend the black on one side and tan on the other side. That's what I use for headliners. It comes in sheets about 30" wide by 60" long. Sheets cost about $13.00/sheet. The black side is a baked-on finish and would look acceptable inside the cab. The link I sent you earlier has pictures of Headliners. I'd be happy to offer advice for assembly of the pattern pieces. I make and sell interior components for these trucks, but I'm overwhelmed with orders. If I could help you guys who are do-it-yourselfers I'd be happy to assist. I wish to make no money at this offer... jc

Someone else told me that too, but the original hardware is harder to come by. Dodge did not produce as many passenger side visors as driver side visors. If after market is ok with the purchaser then DMC's visors are probably a good deal.

I'd be glad to help you with interior questions. I have patterns for the Headliner. Also, the sun visors were options. The passenger side bracket for the sun visors is usually hard to find. The driver's side is a bit more common and easier to find. Your door panels were rectangular and did not have a hump on the top edge. The hump style stopped in 1950. www.pilothouseinteriors.com

Thanks for passing along the extra tail light lens you had. The reason you cited: "I saw from your thread posts that you needed one and since I had an extra lens I just wanted to help out a fellow member." I got a lot more out of your act of kindness than just a lens. Thanks. jc

TERMINOLOGY CORRECTION: The elderly gentleman who told me the bulb below the DODGE lettering on the original lenses was called a "beehive" is now saying he "... misspoke." He said they were called FISHEYES. He's a neat old guy and hopes everyone understands the memory lapse... He and I are both hoping it didn't cause too much confusion. Oldbuck_oldtruck

To: ggdad 1951 Thank you for taking the time to post the picture. It'll make things easier now that I know exactly what I'm looking for. Re: the reference to the lens having a "beehive" on the bottom half ( as mentioned in the post previous your posting with the picture, it supposedly is the bulb protrusion-- at least, so I've been told...

To ggdad 1951. That's it! Is that one for sale? I'd be happier than a termite in a lumber yard if it's available.

To: ggdad 1951. Thanks for your input. Some one else said they had a bee hive as part of the pattern in the lines??? jc