bobaloo11 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 I went to the DPETCA gallery and have a few questions to ask. I noticed that some '50 B2C truck cabs have the two curved "Pilot House" windows, while others do not, why? Oops. I found out about the Deluxe & Custom Cab option. Next, some have fender mounted turn signals, were these a factory option, dealer option or a owner modification? Last... (for now), My truck is a B2C. 3/4 ton, right? Why do some come with "floating" axles and others do not. I noticed when reading here and there, there weren't really any factory options to speak of, except color and model, so why the differences? Quote
48Dodger Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 Another good place to get answers is Don Bunn's book. Hopefully you can find it cheap somewhere...91 bucks on Amazon seems expensive. 48D http://www.amazon.com/Dodge-Trucks-Restorers-Collectors-Reference/dp/1583880879/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234340083&sr=1-5 Quote
wallytoo Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 Another good place to get answers is Don Bunn's book. Hopefully you can find it cheap somewhere...91 bucks on Amazon seems expensive.48D especially since the book retailed new for $34.00 Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 I agree on the book. That was one of my first expenses when I first began investigation on these trucks, even before I bought mine. The turn signals were never a factory option. So the lights you are seeing are aftermarket add-ons. When I put signals into my truck I converted the front parking lamps to a dual filiment socket so that I could use them as signals too. On the axle question... all 3/4 ton trucks from that era shared an axle with the 1/2 ton trucks. The only difference was with the brake drum because the wheel bolt pattern is different. Dodge didn't use a floating axle type axle until you got up to the 1 ton trucks. If you've spotted a 3/4 ton truck with a floating axle setup it's probably had an axle transplant, or it's not really a 3/4 ton truck. Merle Quote
bobaloo11 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Posted February 11, 2009 I have purchased a shop manual for repair etc... It doesn't have the complete option info as Mr. Bunns Book. I did find a copy of his book for under $70 incl. shipping out of Australia. (Did a Google search). I didn't buy it...yet. Thanks for all the other info. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 I walked in to my local Barnes and Noble store and they were able to order it up. I had it a couple days later. I don't remember the cost, but it surly wasn't that high. I just did a little internet surfing too. I see what you all are talking about with the high prices. I know I didn't pay that much, or I wouldn't have bought it. Try Vintage Power Wagons site. They show it for $35 http://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/vmchk/civilian-manuals/dodge-b-series-truck-restorer-s-&-collector-s-reference-/detailed-product-flyer.htm Merle Quote
bobaloo11 Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Posted February 12, 2009 Try Vintage Power Wagons site. They show it for $35 http://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/vm...duct-flyer.htmMerle Thanks ZenMaster. I ordered it from the website you included. $35 + Shipping was $12 more, but still $47 is like half price. Could have ordered a few and sold on ebay! But didn't. I ain't like that. Thanks again! Bob Quote
villageidiot Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 Thanks for the link. I wanted to order book but not pay the high prices that Amazon and others had. I can do this amount though. Hopefully I don't get a response back that they are out of stock. Quote
villageidiot Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 Great idea Merle. You are definitely a guru on this stuff from the posts I have read. Thanks for sharing. Quote
grey beard Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 Didju' guys know that Don Bunn has another new book out on Big Dodge Trucks? Check it out at Amazon. Think I'll order one even though mine's a pickup. Quote
Bob_Koch Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 Don's book is really essential for information about our trucks and you will need to purchase a copy of that somewhere. Many of the repair and parts manuals are online on the DPETCA site at no charge. They can be downloaded and used on your computer until you get to buying a hard copy. http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/know.htm Quote
bobaloo11 Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Posted February 12, 2009 I guess it was too good to be true. Don Bunn's book I ordered from Vintage Power Wagons is out of stock and no more. So they cancelled the order. Oh well I'll try elsewhere. Thanks anyway for the link, Merle Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 Apparently the book is out of print and becoming scarce. That would account for the high prices on Amazon and etc. Maybe we can convince Mr. Bunn to do a reprint, seeing as he is a DEPTCA member and all. Merle Quote
bobaloo11 Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Posted February 12, 2009 Yes, That would be an excellent idea. Or he could GIVE me the rights and I'll do it! LOL! Quote
bobaloo11 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Posted February 17, 2009 Yup, me again. On my B2C, is the tranny syncronized? Thanks again Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 17, 2009 Report Posted February 17, 2009 Which trans do you have? The 3 speed trannies are syncronized. If you have a 4 speed it may or may not be. The quick check on the 4 speed trannies is to look at the drain plug. If the plug angles down it is a spur gear trans. If it points straight back it is a syncro trans. Merle Quote
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