Dodgeb4ya Posted March 1, 2015 Report Posted March 1, 2015 What is the model name and number for this semi? I think I know where there is a fixer upper. I could tell which tonnage truck it is if I could see the rear axle flange size and stud count. The rear axle flange looks like a domed 12 stud to me. Tires look to be 11.00X20. Air horns = air brakes Grab handles Front axle looks like a 7500lb axle..though could be a 8000lb axle Truck is gussied up. 40 gallon fuel tank...... My vote is it's a 3 or 4 tonner Y series truck Quote
Uncle-Pekka Posted March 1, 2015 Report Posted March 1, 2015 Found in the www wonderworld... No idea which city? Time could be end of 1930's. 2 Quote
Young Ed Posted March 1, 2015 Report Posted March 1, 2015 Found in the www wonderworld... No idea which city? Time could be end of 1930's. Thats a 41-47 Dodge COE wrecker so time has got be to 40s. Quote
Uncle-Pekka Posted March 1, 2015 Report Posted March 1, 2015 Ed, That model was launched 1940, which was the last year of the 1930's decade. I assumed there has to be a special reason to shoot a photo of service tow truck in the parade yard of the dealership - a brand new wrecker? Quote
Young Ed Posted March 1, 2015 Report Posted March 1, 2015 Ed, That model was launched 1940, which was the last year of the 1930's decade. I assumed there has to be a special reason to shoot a photo of service tow truck in the parade yard of the dealership - a brand new wrecker? Yes but the 40 has parking lights on the headlights and that dealership photo truck has cowl lights. Quote
Uncle-Pekka Posted March 2, 2015 Report Posted March 2, 2015 Yes but the 40 has parking lights on the headlights and that dealership photo truck has cowl lights. Thanks Ed, I stand corrected. Are the cowl/parking lights the only external difference btw m.1940 vs. m.1946 ? The below is then 1946? 2 Quote
Young Ed Posted March 2, 2015 Report Posted March 2, 2015 Thanks Ed, I stand corrected. Are the cowl/parking lights the only external difference btw m.1940 vs. m.1946 ? The below is then 1946? For the reg pickups the headlights also moved from closer to the grill on a stand into a depression on top of the fender after 1940. I am not sure if the COE trucks followed this same trend. The 1940 trucks also had a leaping ram ornament vs the stylized one in that shot. I am not sure of the timing but the early COE trucks also did not have that little door under the Dodge script. 2 Quote
JBNeal Posted March 8, 2015 Report Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) VINTAGEPIC: saw this'n on the FB Edited August 27, 2021 by JBNeal revised picture 1 Quote
JBNeal Posted March 8, 2015 Report Posted March 8, 2015 saw this'n on FB: 1950DODGE1tonSNOW.jpg Anybody got a clue as to what those contraptions are in the windshield? I'm guessing it's some sort of anti-glare lens or sumthin'ruther cuz of all the snow as I've seen similar doohickies that were tinted, but ain't too certain as those seem clear... Quote
Merle Coggins Posted March 8, 2015 Report Posted March 8, 2015 Anybody got a clue as to what those contraptions are in the windshield? I'm guessing it's some sort of anti-glare lens or sumthin'ruther cuz of all the snow as I've seen similar doohickies that were tinted, but ain't too certain as those seem clear... I believe they are anti-fog lenses that stick on the inside of the glass. Quote
JBNeal Posted March 11, 2015 Report Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) VINTAGEPIC: saw this'n on Allpar...check out that spare tire carrier wingnut! Edited August 27, 2021 by JBNeal revised picture 1 Quote
desoto1939 Posted March 11, 2015 Report Posted March 11, 2015 I believe they are anti-fog lenses that stick on the inside of the glass. They might also be the sucksoncup style of window defroster. Remember back then the heater and defroster units were a dealer installed option and most cars and trucks did not come with these installed. Rich HArtung desoto1939@aol.com Quote
ggdad1951 Posted March 11, 2015 Report Posted March 11, 2015 saw this'n on Allpar...check out that spare tire carrier wingnut! sm50DODGEnorm.jpg That a stock one? I have one similar from my caboose project. Quote
ruff1148kr Posted March 11, 2015 Report Posted March 11, 2015 You guys are living proof that the eyes are not the first thing to go. You all have an eye for detail. Quote
JBNeal Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) VINTAGEPIC: saw this'n on the FB Edited August 27, 2021 by JBNeal revised picture 2 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 either that kid is sitting the wrong way or that is the worse looking derby car ever... Quote
JBNeal Posted March 17, 2015 Report Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) VINTAGEPIC: saw this'n on the FB Edited August 27, 2021 by JBNeal revised picture 1 Quote
JBNeal Posted April 15, 2015 Report Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) VINTAGEPIC: saw this'n on the FB Edited August 27, 2021 by JBNeal revised picture 3 Quote
JBNeal Posted May 23, 2015 Report Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) VINTAGEPIC: saw this'n on the FB Edited August 27, 2021 by JBNeal revised picture 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 23, 2015 Report Posted May 23, 2015 saw this'n on FB 52DODGEcarlot.jpg a real Munson......! 1 Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 Here are a couple photos of my dads truck . The people in the photo are my dad and my older brother . I am 67 years old now . 4 Quote
Don Coatney Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 a real Munson......! I didn't know you were a bowler? Quote
JBNeal Posted June 1, 2015 Report Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) VINTAGEPIC: saw this'n on the FB Edited August 27, 2021 by JBNeal revised picture 1 Quote
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