51 flathead
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Does anybody on here know how to use leading for body filler instead of bondo. Eastwood sells a kit and I thought about trying to learn. I know bondo is easier, but doesn't leading have more benefits?
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I personally don't like the look of a truck that wouldn't make it over a speed bump, but if your not going to take it that far then it will probably look fine. When I hear someone say drop I usually think of a vehicle that drags on the ground and to me these trucks don't look good that way.
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Ok thank you. I know on the older diesels you hook it to the alternator.
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I like that. How do you hook one up to a generator?
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Thanks guys.
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I have another question. Has anybody thought of having a tachometer? Where would you put one so it looks ok? And is it even possible with a generator?
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Don't drop it. It won't look right.
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Here is a picture of my truck I have a few more but they won't upload on my phone.
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Thank you and Believe me i have learned that lesson after working on carburetors
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Yeah those gener-nators are fairly pricey.
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Has anybody done a 12 volt conversion with one of those alternaters that looks like a generator. I think i saw it on summit racing and was wondering if they are any good.
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I haven't found out what ci of engine i have yet. All i can tell about the wheels is they are the split rim style. I haven't been up there for a week. Is the truck in your profile picture a semi? I like the ride height and location of fuel tank. Is there any other difference besides engine, and frame between that and a 1 1/2 ton
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I would love a list of things to check over while working on these old engines.
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Build thread for 1951 1 1/2 ton job rated dodge with a flathead 6 and a two speed rear end. Will post pictures as soon as possible.
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I think pleats would look nice on the seat an maybe a few on the door panels i am a fan of smooth headliners though.
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I have worked on some newer vehicles, but nothing was quite as extensive as this will be. My main focus is the engine hopefully most of everything else isn't too badly worn out.
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Thank you. It does have some well a lot of surface rust but nothing all the way through that I have found yet. The body is in great shape except for a dent in the right front fender. I really want to stay away from the machine shop, because of the money. I am not worried about paint yet I will figure that out when I get there. My profile picture is of the truck I am working on. As for doing stuff myself I know if I can't do I can learn it. I love working on stuff and I thank you all for the guidance. I will take pictures next time I am up there (it's an hour away) and start a build thread after that.
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What I want is an original exterior, engine, and interior look, but I want something I can be confident about driving daily. I have floated the Idea of making it 4-wheel drive but i am on a fairly tight budget as a high schooler. I need some tips on where to start.
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Ok, thanks guys. Any recomondations on if I should rebuild this engine. I have another that is a crate engine that was tracked down by a dealer in the 80's it's in another truck slightly used, should I put that in it after a rebuild of it or just leave them alone.
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I am not sure where it was made i will look into that. It is good to know it's a 25" thank you. What would the letter-number combination be for a truck of that size?
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I recently started work on my grandpa's what I think is a 1951, dodge with the 3 rear windows. As far as i know it's a 1 and 1/2 ton truck. The engine has Spitfire on the head. I don't know anything else about the engine other than it may be a 230 and it is stuck, but I think I can get that taken care of. I need help on truck identification, is it a b-3 or... I would also like any information on the brake system and oiling system. I would like to keep it mostly original with the exception of exhaust and maybe a dual carb setup. I have read a lot on here, but I would love to learn more, to get this old truck running again. looks rusty but its thin surface rust.
