Craig Rutter
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Hi Jon
I am here in the Uk with my 1949 BiB Pilothouse pickup, Looking for a full 3 speed gearbox. , for parts
if Anyone could help , I would very much appreciate it, Dont know where to start.
Craig
Mobile +44 (0) 7771520037 Phone watsapp , Facetime would be appreciated
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B-Series Trucks Represented in Auto Museums....
Craig Rutter replied to 48Dodger's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
Hi Guys My 1949 pilot house has a knock in the motor , i think the motor is the original, but as i dont have a build card i cannot be sure. as it had a full restoration only 7 years ago , and only 65k on the clock the news of that she had already been bored out to +60 means i will need to resleve her. was wondering if i should bite the bullet and pay the extra 1k to do this here in the UK , or look for a rebuilt motor in the US of A. If i can find out if the motor is matching , do you think it is the best and honorable thing to do to restore it no matter the cost. Craig Rutter -
I need a replacement engine , or need to fine someone to restore My existing 1949 dodge pilot house here in the UK -
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I cannot see any answers to your question ? and funny enough i am asking the same question today for the same truck as yours! so im hoping you found out all the tricks of the trade as they say , and have the knowledge to help a friend embark for armed. . with regards Craig
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origional manual says use service pack part 575 , however dodgecentral have on offer 2 options uj-510 and uj-538 on line ?...Atlas obsolete chrysler parts (moparmall.com) offer a 1948-53 UJ( B Series) all look a little different ??? not sure now ., i had the yoke measured and in cm is 29.5 x 80.8 cm any more sudgestions craig
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Longshot My brother in law is visiting family in Maple ridge ??Vancouver island is there somewhere close selling this uj part he could visit and pick one of these up for me Craig
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plate in the door says made by chrysler in detroit has number reg number 9237998 which seems to not show in the book
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Wow what a great site , I am still trying to work our how it all works , so lets give it a try I am trying to find a replacement UJ for my 1949 B1B pilot house half ton pick up , i need one shipped to the UK , would be great full for any help Craig Rutter
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I'm interested how you solved your door latch problem
my left hand door has same problem
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Hi Craig,
Is your door latch piece not moving in and out?... that could be either from need of lubrication or a broken spring.
I found that most issues from door latches are that they get moisture in there and start to rust. I had replacement stainless steel springs made as a replica of the originals knowing that they would not rust and snap over time like the original ones.
The coiled-looking springs need to have their end/s inserted in place and then the center twisted (to obtain tension) and pushed in the housing slot in between the two tabs on the latch mechanism piece. I hope that all makes sense!
Drop me an email with photos of your latch mechanism if you wish and I will be able to see better what is going on. My email is: davinc@bigpond.net.au
Regards
Davin (aka Desotodav)
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Hi Davin
I have been off line for a while due to Covid and Life
I am here in the Uk with my 1949 B1B Pilothouse pickup, Looking for a full 3 speed gearbox. Whats my chances ?
if Anyone could help , I would very much appreciate it, Don/t know where to start.
Craig
Mobile +44 (0) 7771520037 Phone watsapp , Facetime would be appreciated
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