Jim Gaspard

I found one on Bernbaum. Thanks guys!

There is also a smaller Pilothouse truck group on Facebook which can be helpful if you have a Facebook account. Jim in Texas

Yes, there is a car forum and a truck forum. Create your account right here and the answers for just about any question, part, procedure can be found. Spend some time famialirizing the forum structure to suit your car or truck, and you’ll find members are very knowledgeable and responsive to questions. Enjoy!!  Jim in Texas

Thanks all.  I did find on at Bernbaum....Moparparts.   Jim

Been to Bernbaum and Steele without success looking for the rubber bushing/grommet the fits into the shifting linkage rod next to steering knuckle.  Anyone have a source?

Good weather in Dallas today and found time to pull two rear wheels to change tires.  Discovered left rear wheel is missing the hub. If you have a spare I will gladly cover your part, your time and shipping. Thanks, Jim  

High box sides also have reinforcing horizontal ribs popped into sheet metal and the low box sides are flat sheet metal, both having similar rounded tops and stake pockets.

1949 to 1952 B Series rear fenders are rounded and the late B Series models started using flat top rear fenders in 1953, generally called B4's.

A B4B maybe? You still have the split front glass window but a square rear fender. Can't tell from angle but it looks like a 108 wheel base 1/2 ton, low bed. Good looking side view mirror. We notice your radio antennae. What model radio do you have, for if it is a Mopar 610-T, you have the holy grail! Body looks to be in great shape. Show us some more photos, in and out. The truck-o-matic transmission was just coming out in late production 1953, the last year of the Pilothouse B Series. Welcome to the club. The Search link above will be your archived bible of Pilothouse information.

I have two 1952 B3B short/low box 1/2 ton's so I perk up in a conversation about them. The short/low box models (I believe only on half tons) were popular for short haul, lighter load delivery trucks like grocery, hardware, etc. where it was easier to lift boxes and merchandise over the sides and not have to drop the tailgate. Might possibly be other explanations.

i would like two sets.

Knobby, I have four 15' wheels and tires on my parts truck in Dallas. I am trying to get it out of my yard this week. Bring a trailer and you can have the frame and cab with wheels attached.

I will take one.

I'm in Dallas if you want to come see my 1951 B3B driver. I also have a B3C parts truck with doors off but windows still in doors. You can take a door with you and return it later. Nothing like seeing the real deal.

April 2011 purchase on e-bay. Still regretting where the bidding ended. I am having it restored stock.

I don't get on the site as much as I want to. Still a working stiff and in year eight of a frame off, and still can't get my driver running. Hope these help. They're out there. Have faith!

Here are all the photos on Photobucket for part numbers:

http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d148/JimGaspard/Dodge%20Truck%20-%20Misc/Mopar%20611-T%20Radio/

Gene is the Pilothouse equivalent of American Picker. Fortunately for me he frequently travels down Interstate 35 through Dallas, between Missouri and Austin and the Texas coast and has brouhgt me some good pieces for my rebuild in the last few years. Thanks Gene.

Mine. Pretty simple, but easy to move around. Cart was a $25 surplus buy at U-Haul. My welding skills are pretty basic.

I was on a business trip last week and came upon this B1D (I think) deluxe cab sitting on the side of the road near the Conoco just outside of town. See my Photobucket file http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d148/JimGaspard/1949%201%20ton%20Dodge%20Telluride%20Oct%202011/ for several shots I was able to get before heading to Montrose. The body was in fair shape and everything seemed to be there except a rear bumper.

It's an interesting looking grill you have without the side whiskers. I kind of like it. If you need whiskers though, I have some extras down here in Dallas I can part with.

Also appears to be a 1953 B4C or heavier based on running board, bed length and rear fender shape.

Gotta love your neighborhood!

Good selection and quick ship.

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Sorry for the suspense but I wanted to get the radio into a safe vault before responding. It arrived today. It was just dang luck that I came on it while surfing in 1956's for a rear bumper. I have been searching for a 610-T since I joined in 2006, and was not even aware there was a 611-T. Zeke had a good lookout, and I'm sure it would have been a slugfest if Reg had not been out of town. I did not intend to bid that high, but when I saw it still with one day left, I couldn't sleep until I had raised my high a couple of times. It also cost me some Honey-do's if you know what I mean. The last two hours were sweaty for sure, and bids trippled over the course of the last few hours.

Good news for you guys, if nothing else, we now know there is a later identical model that in all ways fits B3/B4 Pilothouse trucks. This one came out of a 1956 V-8 that is being parted in Montona. I didn't realize they were still making 6V at that time, but I'll soon find out if it is in fact a 6V. There are still others out there in boxes, in barns, on shelves, so keep the faith. Other than the rear of the radio cone, I cannot find a difference between the 610-T and 611-T from my Sams Datafact Sheet. I guess Zeke still holds the standing for the only OEM model for the B3 Series, but I am happy to have this cousin to eventually go into my B3B resto. Now to find a good radio restorer.

Thanks to Bob Koch, or we would be a bunch of lost Dodge souls.

Welcome to the Forum. Members are a great source of information and sometimes spare parts. Great looking Deluxe 5 window cab and body you have. You didn't say much about whether its all stock or custom not that it matters, but we would all like to see more on the engine compartment and interior. And what part of the country you live. DPETCA has a map of members around the world.

As mentioned, there aren't after-market suppliers for these parts, mostly from parts trucks and sometimes (most times) a bit worn. Just keep posting reminders of your needs and eventually you will fill your wish list. There is a Parts Needed section also. For most DYI subjects try the Search Function in the masthead. There aren't many areas members have not experienced in the last ten years of the Forum.

Again, Welcome Aboard.