stewdecky Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Ok guys i want to see pics of cool old tool boxes you have in your trucks. I am planning on making a wooden one to carry tools and supplies when I make a trip to a show or cruise in. What can you show me?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 This is the old metal box I carry:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 I use a metal tool box that was my fathers from back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 My grandfather had an old car trunk in the back of his PH that he used for his tool box. If you look carefully in the attached picture you can see the top of the trunk at the front of the bed. I hope to restore it along with the rest of my "Dolly Dodge" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Holy Crap Aero, That's the same tool box I have my tavel set in. Only trouble is it started as mine. But then again I might be older than your father............ Although I do not have STP stickers, rather I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Holy Crap Aero, That's the same tool box I have my tavel set in. Only trouble is it started as mine. But then again I might be older than your father............Although I do not have STP stickers, rather I have You better check to see if you still have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Stew here's one I saw at a car show. Its in a pilot house truck but someday I might get around to copying the design for my 46. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewdecky Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I'm thinking of making one that has an old parts/dealership feel. A box that might have been used in the 30's or 40's for parts etc. with some old advertising or something. I will post some pics when I get going. I do like the contents of Don's box I suppose that is really alll anyone needs today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Yup....I had to use those two items (card & phone) last weekend 60 miles from home. Before we left I was kidding with my wife and said. " Every time I bring a tool kit nothing happens. This time I'm not going to bother with one." and she said " Oh great....you've cursed our trip" We both had a little chuckle and headed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewdecky Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I'm going on a 3 hour run this friday and have never went further then 1 hour. I'm a little nervous . You start thinking about all the stuff that could go wrong and every sound puts you on edge. But is sure is fun to drive them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I'm going on a 3 hour run this friday and have never went further then 1 hour. I'm a little nervous . You start thinking about all the stuff that could go wrong and every sound puts you on edge. But is sure is fun to drive them. curious, I keep on hearing about things breaking down...once you've rebuilt aren't these trucks pretty rock solid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Once they are rebuilt they are quite reliable. I've put many miles on both car and truck with very few issues. I did have to come home from our honeymoon praying that whatever my noise was that it didn't fail on me. Turned out my waterpump was history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Babb Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Unless you do a total frame off nuts & bolts restoration, there's going to be something that's 50 years old on your truck just waiting to give way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 curious, I keep on hearing about things breaking down...once you've rebuilt aren't these trucks pretty rock solid? Mine has been. The only time it tried to strand me was when the pivot pin on my "new" fuel pump (from Andy Bernbaum) walked out and it stopped pumping. Like with Reg a good Samaritan towed me out of traffic and into a nearby parking lot. He then helped me to confirm the failure. Since I had rebuilt my "original" pump with a kit from Antique Auto Parts Cellar, and had it under the seat, I was back on the road in no time. I always carry a small tool kit in my vehicles. I guess it's the mechanic in me, I just can't travel without tools. Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Roberts Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Yes they are dependable and reliable . But first you have to go through EVERYTHING . After you have been through everything you start off with short trips and work your way up to longer trips . When you have done all of that , you will have the ability to do roadside repairs if necessary . Carry a spare fuel pump and tune up parts and a few tools . Then you are ready to go without worries . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBF Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) When I was just a kid learning to drive on the farm with our Model A doodle bug my father told me to always have a pair of pliers and a screwdriver with me. Just bought a new Dodge Caliber, and that already has stuff hidden in it. I usually carry a roll of electrical tape, and a roll of mechanic's wire and a gallon of gas in an under the bed toolbox (made out of an old steel filing cabinet) on my 1 ton-that stuff got me home more than once. There's a certain amount of satisfaction feeling you can tackle the most likely stuff to fail on the road. My only time that I didn't make it back on my own was due to a NAPA fuel pump failing. Mike Edited April 16, 2011 by MBFowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Unless you do a total frame off nuts & bolts restoration, there's going to be something that's 50 years old on your truck just waiting to give way. then, HOPEFULLY, I'll be ok doing exactally that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 In my 46 Plymouth we have made trips from the middle of NY to Vermont, Virginia, North Carlolina, Detroit, and Maryland. Over the couse of those miles tavelled, two things have failed; A) the fan belt the fuse on the headlight switch. I do carry points, condensor, dist cap and rotor, and extra belt, an extra head gasket, and a box of basic hand tools. And a few extra 6 V light bulbs, a couple main fuses, roll of duct tape and some mechanics wire. I have used the mechanics wire and the duct tape to assist others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I have used the mechanics wire and the duct tape to assist others. Was it you or Bob V that gave me a fuse for my headlight switch in detroit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 only a circuit breaker. I think, Hank P.S. I added an extra one set-up in parallel which seems to have solved the overload (I guess it's caused by the added taillight and turn signals) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Hank the older cars and trucks had fuses. Both my 46 pickup and 48 plymouth car would normally have a fuse on the back of the headlight switch. However my 46 pickup has a 50 plymouth headlight switch which has a breaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Thanks Ed. My circuit breaker kept tripping and my friend Al and his friend Allan talked about it and came up with the solution to use two (I had an extra) of the breakers (wired in parallel) to solve the problem. It worked and have never had my headlights lights go out when I either stepped on the brake or signaled for a turn since. Thanks, Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I believe it was Bob, as he also gave me the one I needed to replace in Vermont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 When you have problems with weak lights or the fuse breaker popping in 90% of the cases ifs caused by a corrupted ground somewhere in the lighting circuit. after you have ruled out dirext shorts from failed insulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewdecky Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Ok guys, I have been working on the ultimate Dodge Tool box for my WC. OK it is not a pilot house (but still job-rated). You guys are awesome and I have obtained a bunch of information from this site for my flathead. I feel like I'm in the club. I will show pics next week when i hope to have time to finish it. a lid on each side with a flip down front for easy access. dodge logos on the top and front. pics to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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