Saved another Dodge Truck

[48Dodger]

Ok....I saved another Dodge Truck. Its either a 1946 or 1947 1 ton. I haven't had the time to check the tag yet, but it is there. Anybody wanna share what they know about it? I've never had a pre 48' so its a new experience for me. "The Three Sisters" are currently being tranformed into a single truck while "Big brother" still stands guard. So for the moment, there are five dodge trucks living on the ranch. Kinda cool.

The Three Sisters

Big brother

The tear downs begin

[48Dodger]

The New Guy

These pictures were taken where I found him, in a field by the vineyard.

Anyone got a door?

48D

[grey beard]

Very nice nest of Pilothouses. Is it something in the water that makes them breed at your house? Looks to me like the perfect parts department for restoration. I especially like that overhead portable crane. Did you fabricate it or is it commercially made?

Nice shop too. Paint me green - with envy.

Enjoy! Good Luck

[Young Ed]

I might have a door but its 1/2 the country away. Suggest you sign up for the 39-47 yahoo group. also www.39-47dodgetrucks.com

If your serial number tag is on the pass side you should have a 46. Drivers side for 47. As with the pilot houses that cab was the same as on all the smaller trucks so your door will fit from 1/2 ton up to 3ton including COEs. Send me a PM if you've got any other job rated questions.

[Reg Evans]

It looks like you are making great progress on the Pilothouses Tim.

Your new 46 or 47 appears to be more like a 1.5 ton from the front fender wheel opening,the wheel size,and the frame thickness. Does the model number start with WFA? Nice Find.

[Todd B]

I am impressed with the lack of rust on all the trucks, our trucks go through the WI salt and never come out looking like that. I noticed the rear fenders on the green half ton looks like 53' fenders. I also am very green. My wife loves the era before ours, see said the next heavy truck restored will be a pre 47. I would love to find one that is rust free.

Todd B

[48Dodger]

I won't lie. I love my shop. lol. I've worked very hard building it, writing checks for it, and keeping it up. I make it available to all my friends and spend a lot of time in it. I restore late 60's mopar muscle cars on the side, its my second job really. These Dodge trucks fit perfectly in my life. So I thank everyone for the kind words, means a lot coming from you guys.

grey beard "Very nice nest of Pilothouses. Is it something in the water that makes them breed at your house?"

I've noticed that whenever a "new" truck shows up here, their self esteem and self worth goes way up. These trucks just seem happier and healthier here.

Thanks Ed, I actually thought about your Plymouth when I bought the new guy. The tag is on the driver's side. So must be a 47. I also registered him to the truck site you reccomended.

Reg: Doing what I can to get a single Pilot-house together for the April 25th BBQ. Yes, must be a 1.5 ton. it has 5 tires and rims that came with it. Haven't had time to read the tags.

Todd B's: Someone put a 53 bed with the original fenders on a 48 truck. I debated about keeping it that way, but have decided to go with the 48-50 look. There are several differences concerning the bed from 48-50 and 51-53, but to small to make a difference to me.

48D

[blohmiller]

Boy that is sure a nice looking frame you have siyying there

Bryan