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I found that a 1987 dakota heater core fit in the space of the heater I have. To make it work I cut of the tubes suppling the core to 3/4" sanded and rounded off to accept a 1/2" copper el. Will solder this on then direct the tubes to go through the existing holes of the heater and then through the firewall using 1/2" copper pipe. I think that will work but it will take some patience. Lee

Has anyone found a substitute for the 48-50 dodge pickup heater core. Took mine to rad shop and he wants $300 to recore it. Seems awful high to me since I just bought a complete new rad replacement with overflow tank for 350.

What is everyone using for a heater core replacement for the 48-50 dodge pickups?

thanks for input, was lucky enough to find one locally, rare chance but all good to go from here on. Lee

does anyone know of a parts supply for lower bed panels that mount to rear of fender and extend to the tail gate? These are on the low side or market bed only. High side has them built in. I found a passenger side but can't seem to locate a driver's side.

picture of the brackets that Merle showed are different than the ones on a low side 48-49. Instead of 4 bolts along the bottom short side only have 2 across and 3 on vertical piece.

sure would be nice to have access to the multicarb set ups

I recently bought a 1950 dodge 2 door car with the idea of using the rear end in my 48 Pilot House. I was told it was a 355 rear end, well that turned out to be hot air. It is the same as my truck, 390 but it had a fluid drive so maybe at a later date I'd make the swap. The body is totally roached but the car only had 84000 on the odometer so I thought why not salvage some parts. It was a complete car but someone had pulled the plugs from the engine for who knows why and the it is bad. I have just about completely stripped off everything but the frame, gas tank and bumpers. I saved the bell housing, crank and any loose items but haven't got cam out yet, it looks brand new. Is there really any reason to keep this stuff? Is it worth anything or should I just junk it? The wife is fussing about what she is suppose to do with this stuff if something happens to me since I am past the age of accountability or almost at 73. I already have extra parts for my truck but it seems this stuff is just too good to just throw away if someone else can use it. Give me a shout on what you think.

I found my low pressure cap at tractor supply, one used on an old type tractor. Fit perfectly too.

when I put Rusty's set up on my 1/2 I had the spindles drilled and tapped at local shop. it was a tight fit but went together well. I had Three problems, one the brake lines used with the kit wouldn't fit into the housing of the caliper so trimmed the metal for a fit, second they weren't long enough to fit to the original frame holes so I used brake mounting clips I had from a 50 dodge coupe to mount closer to disc. The third item I didn't notice until I rolled the truck around some. The bolts that mounted everything to the bottom of the spindle were a tad too long and rubbing the back of the rotor. Removed and ground down enough for clearance. Haven't tried them yet as truck is still being assembled but set up looks good.

doors are from later model than 48, on 48 angle goes all the way across also not mentioned here is the gas tank. It is different on a panel truck than on pickup but frame is exactly the same. I put together a pickup and panel parts from both only to find out the gas tank from the panel wouldn't fit the pickup, fill spout in different location.

okay guys it is a 2 door car and yes I know this is a truck site but I bought the car for the rear end that was suppose to be a 355 but of course it wasn't. I toyed with the idea of replacing the 3 speed in the truck with the auto but i'm too old to fool with it. I was thinking of selling it but had no idea what it was worth and as you guys know a whole lot of stuff I just figured you'd know an approx amount. The car was pretty well complete but body is roached pretty bad and the wife wants it gone. Thought I might give a shot at selling off the parts if I had an idea of what things are worth. Thanks for the input.

I have acquired a 1950 dodge 2 door and thinking about parting out. Body is pretty much roached but mechanics are still in decent shape. What kind of a price could I expect to get for an automatic tranny with 85,000 miles on the od. I realize for the most part it is what someone is willing to pay but trying to get an idea of a selling price. Anyone have any suggestions? thanks

found a set of brake springs at Napa that fit the bill, reused inside tube and bolt worked out just fine.

I have 1948 B1B and need the springs for mounting the one end of the tank to the bracket. Where can I get replacements and how tight should these springs be torqued down. Thanks for input.