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Bob Riding

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  1. Dodge did a major revamp in '48 with the Pilothouse series. I wonder if they are that different from the power wagons?
  2. In pieces and parts
  3. Tony; So I guess that is the deciding factor. Thanks
  4. Kevin; Are you running the 236 in your 1.5 ton Dodge? Thanks Bob
  5. Merle; It's got no engine now (just rolling frame and cowl.) I do have the original 201, but it's not in good condition and others have suggested that the 230 would be a good choice. The 236 seems even better (more hp and torque)
  6. I am looking at putting a '49 Dodge Truck engine, either the 230 or the 236, into my P10 wagon. (I have a sweet running 230 and I can get a rebuilt 236 for about $500.) My concern is that with the OD unit that George Asche installed on my P10 tranny it might be too long or might not be compatible with either, but especially the 236, which the "Dodge B -Series Trucks Restorer's Guide compares to a 236 Desoto motor. I assume this is the 2" longer block. Anybody have experience with this combination? thanks Bob
  7. This ad has been running in the Fresno Bee for a couple of weeks now. I can check it out in person if anyone is interested. Bob "PLYM COUPE 1942 needs complete restoration not running 2800.00 b/o Call (559) 683-7294" http://dwb.fresnobee.com/classifieds/automotive/antique_classic_cars_parts/
  8. Thanks I'll wait for your search results! Bob
  9. Bob; I'm interested. Let's make a deal! What's your price? Shipping to central CA Bob Riding
  10. I just purchased a '49 B1B that needs just about everything ...who is your source for hubcaps...and truck specific parts (not engine) in general? Thanks Bob
  11. Here is a pic...Bob
  12. I talked with Jim today and he has a few left. The guy that helped him make the mold has left the company, so once he sells this lot, that will be it. His price is $125. These are better than NOS. They are crystal clear and the logo is very sharp. If you want the rechromed hood ornament + insert it's $275. Bob
  13. I'll call him and find out...seems like around $150, but I may be off. Bob
  14. Here is the interior of my 1940 Dodge Business coupe, and the original brochure pic. Mine is close - the color is actually fairly accurate - kind of a tan with greenish garnish molding. Bob
  15. Ed; My good friend Jim Finnance from Conn has reproduced an exact replacement of the insert and it is crystal clear and way less $. I can get his number if folks are interested. Bob
  16. I believe Rodney wouldn't carry a purse in public...must be his camera bag!
  17. Hi Don; Jim and I email fairly regularly and I have learned alot from him, in addition to being the recipiant of some of his extra woodie parts! I'm looking forward to seeing his wagon completed. Bob
  18. Phil; Yeah I was a little worried about the guy making it back alive (he is a Korean War vet, and at least 75 yrs old,) but he said they did a 4,000 mile road trip with his car club last summer through Montana, Wyoming etc, and travelling in his late 30's Desoto 4dr, and only had one problem the whole time. I will let the forum know when he makes it back! Bob
  19. I did. I have all the front stainless, all the glass and window hardware. As for Tulsa, maybe in 2057!
  20. Well, I've gone and done it...I sold the Dodge. It has gone to a good home. The fellow that bought it is a Mopar enthusiast from Anchorage, and he it driving it back from CA as we speak (type). He loves to tinker with these things and appreciated the fact that the D14 was mostly stock (except for the George Asche dual carb / Langdon split header setup, with dual exhausts. I will now spend my time on the '40 Plymouth wagon (which is in a million pieces right now). I've never done a frameup resto before and I'm looking forward to the challange. I plan to make the woodie as stock as possible, but include safety enhancements (disk brakes, hidden dual master cylinder, Coker www radials, halogen headlights and running lights, turn signals, etc) I plan to keep it 6 volt, with NOS generator and voltage regulator, but I plan to hide a fuse box somewhere and fuse most circuits, not just the headlight switch. I hope to make most of the wood myself ( I consider my somewhat of an amateur woodworker), and have the time to do it. I found a P18 engine for the woodie (a sweet running 218 which came with a '49 Dodge Pilothouse truck attached). I didn't really want the truck, but actually the truck is way cool - straight sheet metal and very little rust - it may be next in line for a resto. If you have a suggestion for improvements for the woodie that would keep the stock look, I'd be interested. Bob Riding
  21. Don; great find...didn't think you needed a new dash...? Bob
  22. Randy; Do you have the clearances for a 230 cu in motor? Are they the same as the 218? This engine came out of a '54 Plymouth, and was rebuilt with a stock cam. Thanks Bob
  23. Thanks everyone for the advice and yes Don I did get a firm offer on the Dodge. I guy from Alaska! He wants to drive it back from Fresno!. I have no doubts that it will make it, but he wants to take along a spare battery just in case. He wants to send a deposit, but I told him that his word was good enough for me...I guess a buddy of his got burned on eBay...bought what he thought was a nice car-turned out to be a rust bucket...for $15k! I have a month left to drive and enjoy it...kind of bittersweet really, be we are just caretakers and he owns a '40 Plymouth vert, '36 Dodge pickup and a couple of others that I can't recall. I think he will take care of the car...also did I mention he was in the merchant marine in WWII...real nice guy. Bob
  24. I need to do a valve adjust on the Dodge before I sell it, but with the split exhaust manifold, it seems like the engine will be cold(er) by the time I get everything removed. How long after shutdown can you do a valve adjust? Thanks Bob
  25. Ernie Crotty of Visalia, along with many others pulled off a great all woodie show in Visalia, CA on Saturday. The weather was perfect, and over 25 woodies (and one all-steel '51 Desoto wagon) showed up from all over central CA. Since my P10 wagon is still in a thousand pieces, I drove the Dodge, which they graciously let me bring up the rear in the cavaran through the Valley's Blossom Trail. It was alot of fun and caravaning through downtown Reedley was a hoot! Bob Riding
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