austinsailor Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) Finally bought a Pilothouse last night. Contrary to first impression, no serious dents, doors fit, open and close very nice, front end is like new, no rust through. After going through the brakes and fuel system, it should run as is. 5 window with a 4 speed in it. Gene G. Central Mo. Edited September 30, 2009 by austinsailor add link to pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey beard Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Gene, Congratulations on a good buy. Got some pictures of this jewel to share with us? Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Sounds nice. Welcome to our fine forum. I wanna see too... let me see it... let me see it... Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Loya B1B Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I love the "paint". I would just clear coat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I found that under "surface rust" there remains a lot of good color. Seems rust rises through the pores of the paint then spreads like 'cauliflower'. When you sand with very, very light sand paper the rust comes off and the color appears. You may have a very nice red truck under that rust. Good luck, neat truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Your truck has the same paint job as mine:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinsailor Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 My plan is to make it run and show up just as it is. I lived for a time in a small upscale town in Texas where they harassed you over everything. I had a stack of warnings and summonses for lots of things, like leaving your garbage can out overnight, putting a for sale sign in the window of a truck, not leaving my porch light on, leaving a boat in my drive overnight when I washed it - it goes on and on. Very high and mighty. I think I'll haul it down and visit a friend and we'll spend a lot of time time touring the town. I think I'll visit city hall a number of times and slowly check out the mayor's house. (He was very happy when we moved) I can see lots of fun with this truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintrader Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Kinda reminds me of this on only better. Welcome and Good Luck Dutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Who needs paint? I totally agree with you. Original is "original', you cannot paint it, it exists. Go for it! Love the color as it is!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinsailor Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Somewhere I read a post that mentioned reference material to figure out the year of these trucks. I can't find it. Can someone direct me to it? My model number is B1. On the tag, after a space in the model box it follows with B10. In other words, the model box says "B1 B10" I haven't been able to read the SN yet, but in the next day or two I'll get it. Anyone know the year? Or how to find the reference material here? I'd like to get the info right when I apply for a title. Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I love the "paint". I would just clear coat it. Hey....I was gonna say the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD DODGE Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Somewhere I read a post that mentioned reference material to figure out the year of these trucks. I can't find it. Can someone direct me to it?My model number is B1. On the tag, after a space in the model box it follows with B10. In other words, the model box says "B1 B10" I haven't been able to read the SN yet, but in the next day or two I'll get it. Anyone know the year? Or how to find the reference material here? I'd like to get the info right when I apply for a title. Thanks for any help. Gene, Very nice truck. Your tag should read B-1-B-108. The B1s were made in '48 and '49. You will need the serial number to figure what year. How is the road tractor progressing? I love that truck and you've done a great job on it. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 As said, your B 1 B 108 is a '48 or '49 model. B = B series trucks, which were produced from '48 - '53 1 = First generation of the B series made in '48 and '49 B = 1/2 ton capacity truck (C = 3/4 ton, D = 1 ton, etc) 108 = Wheel base in inches To get more detail plug your serial number in here. http://www.t137.com/registry/help/decode.php Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937 Dodge Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Looks like your project truck has a lot of potential. Any photos of the interior and engine compartment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinsailor Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Well, the serial number comes up as a '48 B 1 B, on the data plate, there is only B1, then 108 as someone said. Hd to spend a little time to get a good reading of those numbers. Here are more pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Those are some awesome pedal pads. Designed for short people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinsailor Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 and a couple more pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Looks pretty solid on the outside, but you need to go get some ham to go with the swiss cheese on the floor. Wow, that won't be much fun to repair. Were's the hose going to thats attached to the top of the engine oil fill pipe? Is it part of a PCV system? I can't tell if the draft tube is there or not. Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJs 1948 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 From what I understand, the hose on the oil fill pipe is usually there to take the blow-by exhaust gas down and away from the engine. Most instances were to get rid of the fumes or smoke so it didn't get into the cab. Smoke coming out of the oil fill pipe in volume enough to dirty the engine probably means a rebuild is eventually needed but people would buy a vent cap and vent the fumes down and out to prolong doing any major engine work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJs 1948 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Welcome austinsailor, I see you have the "Fresh Air System" on your truck. That is a nice option to have. Your going to have some fun with your truck. I think the floor pan from my parts truck might work for you. I do have an extra trans cover also. I can cut it out and ship it if you are interested. Let me know. Just have to pay shipping cost. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinsailor Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 That is a wonderful offer. I guess what goes around does come around. Just Monday I mailed a fuel tank filler pipe for a 39-47 Dodge truck to a guy in California for the cost of the postage. I'll send you a pm with more info. Again, thanks for the offer As to the tube on the breather, it's just as someone said - it goes under the floor and is just open there. I'd noticed I had the fresh air duct to the heater - minus the tube, of course. First one I'd seen on one of these old vehicles. I wonder how common they were? Gene G. Central Mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinsailor Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) I got a few minutes to go out and look at it just now, after dark. Odometer shows 65,XXX miles, looks to be original. Lined up perfectly, doesn't appear to be messed with. All front end parts are tight as new. Gas tank looks to be fine from first glance, but it'll take a closer inspection to know for sure. I'll most likely pull it off and clean it out. The attached picture is interesting. In Missouri it used to be required that all trucks, any size, had the owners name, town and weight it was licensed for marked on both sides. They haven't enforced this in years, and I haven't heard of a 10,000 license since I started driving and owning trucks in the mid 60's. But - it's been even longer since I saw a telephone number like the one on this truck. Most trucks like this would have had farm or local tags and written on the side. Farm were cheaper and allowed you to use it for agricultural things, usually they'd make sure there was a bale of hay or something from the farm in it in case they were stopped. Local, which would also have to be written on the side, was cheaper than beyond local, but only let you go 25 miles from your location. They did enforce these things. This one had BL, which stands for beyond local, which means it could go anywhere, but cost quite a bit more than the other two. Enough Missouri history lessons. I expect I'll just clean up the old markings and leave them as is for effect. None of this matters today. I'm hoping to get it in the shop next week and start going through the brakes and fuel system. First, I have to put my wife's 75 Vette back together. I guess I now have motivation. Edited October 2, 2009 by austinsailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJs 1948 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Probably the more experienced folks will have the correct answer about the oil filler cap's vent tube. I've seen them on vehicles and one Pilot-House owner told me he prefered that type of cap to help keep fumes away from the engine and cab. I do have one that came with extra parts for my truck but stayed with what was originally on the engine. Just let me know if you want the floor before mid November. After that, the winter weather may cause the floor removal to wait for spring. Also, no problem if you don't want the floor. I've read in Don Bunn's Pilot-House book that Fresh Air Systems are fairly rare but have no idea what percentage of truck owners here on the forum have what options. Might be an interesting survey idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinsailor Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) No question, I'll take the floor. Nothing under the seat is rusted through, but the floor in front of the seat and the two (I think there are two) bolt in pieces are pretty bad. I'll take as many of those pieces as you are willing to part with. You can email me at austin.sailor at yahoo.com. I figured I'd be fabricating the main floor and spending a lot of epay time looking for the others. I had to fix the floor on my 47, here is that fun: http://www.geocities.com/rainbow_chaser.geo/47_dodge/page8.html Thanks very much. Edited October 2, 2009 by austinsailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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