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I am really just starting out on my restoration project for a 1952 Dodge B-3-B 108 218ci 3.6L high-side pickup with a three speed manual on the column. The pickup was produced in Detroit on 18 April 1952 according to the Build Card I received from the Chrysler Corp Historical archives. My plan now is to identify the problem areas and take photos of everything from multiple angles. So far I have found the following: (NOTE: updated 17 Dec 2014) Engine does run. I need to repair the fuel tank that has one small puncture hole, with light rust inside and outside the tank, and replace the entire fuel line. The fuel gauge does not work or it is my fuel tank sending unit, which has an unusual locking mechanism, that is not working correctly. REMU guys said the tank is shot and need a new one. Fuel sending unit was shot so that only leaves the fuel guage that works as far as I can tell. The transmission shifts easily from the 1st thru 3rd gear. However, the transmission does not currently shift into reverse. Brakes are currently inoperative. Plan on putting disk brakes on the front. Break lines are rusted through in several areas and a small 5 inch section of the left rear break line is actually broken off. So like many here of course completely new break lines will go in as well. Cab floor is totally rusted out and I have replacement floor pans that will be welded in as well as bolting on new Toe board panel(s) for just above the floor pans. The CAB will be the biggest challenge as far as body work goes. The frame is straight with the exception of the last six inches on both sides of the rear end. Apparently the previous owner backed up and the spare tire carrier under the bed got caught up resulting in damage shown in the frame photo. All wiring is original and needs to be totally replaced. This fall and winter is the break down period and get replacement parts as needed while conducting some minor repairs. Spring and summer of 2015 is where most of the major work will start to be accomplished.