Parts Interchange ???

[55 Fargo]

Hi does anyone know what years interchange for parts like doors, door parts, window parts, or any parts, that interchange with 1955 Dodge/Fargo trucks.

I need a whole mess of things, as per usual....thanx Fred

[Rusty O'Toole]

Yes.

[55 Fargo]

Yes.

LOL, really, that answers my question Rusty, does 54 to 58 interchange???

[Plymouthy Adams]

now that you are a truck man you gonna have a number o questions I am sure..those years are not fully interchangable according to just my restoration book on these old puppies..some thng I am sure may..but generally looking..nah..maybe Merle C. will chime in here..I know his forte is earlier trucks but he may have some sources at hand..I will pay attention here as Ihave a number of question concerning my 58 1/2 ton..these be Power Giant series..you be in the Functional Design Era

[oldmopar]

58 will not help with body parts. below is a link to some basic parts swap info. There is a good reference book on the c series trucks (54-56) written by Dob Bunn similer to the B series book Title is "Dodge C- Series trucks.

http://www.townwagon.com/sites/tw/parts/sheetmetal.htm

[Plymouthy Adams]

I have Bunn's history and restoration guid ebook..got it long ago when I got my 41 Dodge military..book is vague at best in most aspects..but does show some good pictures and has a few paint detail info..

[oldmopar]

I have Bunn's history and restoration guid ebook..got it long ago when I got my 41 Dodge military..book is vague at best in most aspects..but does show some good pictures and has a few paint detail info..

Yes not a lot of real information the the book you have But Bunns books on the B and C series contain a lot of good reading on the specific model books. Wish he did one one the power giants I have a 59 w200

[55 Fargo]

Thanx for the good info Oldmopar, now I know this project is going to be more fun. I do enjoy the hunt for parts, as part of the game.....

[Plymouthy Adams]

send me a set of power giant doors Fred..about all mine needs..these can be saved but at quite the labor input..always up to a challenge..don't always have the time..

[Merle Coggins]

I'm not as familiar with the C-series trucks, but doors from a 55 or 56 would fit for sure. I believe the cabs remained relatively unchanged throuth 57 or 58, but I don't know that for sure. Eric (townwagon) is the one person that I know that would know for sure.

[48mirage]

http://www.jholst.net/interchange/index.php

[55 Fargo]

Installed a window, regulator, and window channel on drivers side door.

I could use a window channel, and the clip that hold it to the regulator to the paasenger(right) side, if anyone has this part.

The latch assembly for the drivers door is a little shabby too.

[townwagon]

The first question to answer in terms of interchange is which truck you have. In 1954-56 there are two basic body styles, 1954-55 First Series and 1955 second series-1956. In the US those are called C-1 and C-3 respectively.

The C-1 trucks have a flatter windshield and unique doors, the C-3 trucks have the same curved windshield as a 1957-60 truck and their own doors. I have also seen a very late 1956 that used the 1957 style doors (the door latch changed from a house door style to a star wheel style).

If you need cab parts you should make sure they come from the right style truck, just calling it a 1955 is not clear enough.

The fenders, grill, bed, running boards, etc are all the same from 1954-56, but they change a lot based on the model of the truck. For example all the grill bars are the same, but there are at least 5 different running boards depending on model, wheel base, and bed choice.

If you have specific questions let me know and I will see if I can answer them.

Eric

[55 Fargo]

Okay thanx, but my ? is does anyone have any window channel, I could buy????

[Dave72dt]

Do you have the 1st series 55 or the 2nd series 55? Because the doors are different, the window channels may be also. I assume you want parts that fit. Otherwise, I believe Restoration Specialties carries generic channel.

[55 Fargo]

Do you have the 1st series 55 or the 2nd series 55? Because the doors are different, the window channels may be also. I assume you want parts that fit. Otherwise, I believe Restoration Specialties carries generic channel.

55 2nd series I thought 54-57 window partd smight fit, not 100% sure. I fiure someone will have just 1 window channel and clip for the reg.

I will use something generic, if I have too, by way of making another fit....

[townwagon]

If memory serves the lower channel on the C-3 style 1955s is unique to the 1955 second series and 1956 trucks. I may have pictures of a set somewhere?

Unless you are just after the rubber or felt channel, which is fairly generic, you will need to find the right part to work with your window regulator.

The 1955 first series trucks have different doors, so I would bet that the channel is a different size. With Dodge you can't just go by era and assume everything fits, trying to restore a 1950 1/2 ton pickup with parts from a 1951 1 ton pickup would really limit you in a lot of areas.

The nice thing is that any size of truck uses the same window track, so if you find a 1955 second series or 1956 2 ton the door parts will be the same as your pickup. I know of a few of the C-3 series trucks around here and I am considering going out for parts tomorrow. Let me know what door parts you need and which side you need and I will keep you in mind if I spot something.

Eric

[55 Fargo]

If memory serves the lower channel on the C-3 style 1955s is unique to the 1955 second series and 1956 trucks. I may have pictures of a set somewhere?

Unless you are just after the rubber or felt channel, which is fairly generic, you will need to find the right part to work with your window regulator.

The 1955 first series trucks have different doors, so I would bet that the channel is a different size. With Dodge you can't just go by era and assume everything fits, trying to restore a 1950 1/2 ton pickup with parts from a 1951 1 ton pickup would really limit you in a lot of areas.

The nice thing is that any size of truck uses the same window track, so if you find a 1955 second series or 1956 2 ton the door parts will be the same as your pickup. I know of a few of the C-3 series trucks around here and I am considering going out for parts tomorrow. Let me know what door parts you need and which side you need and I will keep you in mind if I spot something.

Eric

Thanx Eric, it is definatley the glass channel bottom, and I hope to get 1 and the rtainer clip that goes onto the reg. I have really decent window regs. The channel and sweeps that can be generic, and will get to that after paint.

I am in the process, of getting everything together mechanically, but want doors and windows that work well, even at this point.

After I establish all is well mechanically, will clean and paint frame, engine, re-wire( I have installed new wiring for the ignition and charging system already).

I will do the body and paint last, as I am going to do it in sections, ie front clip, cab, doors ,box, all seperate, and paint in components.

[townwagon]

Fred,

Now that we have established what you want, a clip and a lower channel for a second series 1955 Dodge Truck, we still don't know what side you need it for. The clip is most likely not sided, but the channel is for sure.

Being clear about exactly what you need and what style of truck you need it for is important as it is unlikely anyone with the part lives next door to you and Dodge just made too many changes over the years.

Eric

[55 Fargo]

Fred,

Now that we have established what you want, a clip and a lower channel for a second series 1955 Dodge Truck, we still don't know what side you need it for. The clip is most likely not sided, but the channel is for sure.

Being clear about exactly what you need and what style of truck you need it for is important as it is unlikely anyone with the part lives next door to you and Dodge just made too many changes over the years.

Eric

Sorry thought I mentioned in earlier post. It would for the right side(passenger), as well could use 1 window and door crank(inside).....Fred

[desoto1939]

The Hollander Interchange book was used by junkyards and used auto suppliers to identify which parts for interchange with other makes and models

Here is a link to the Hollander website. I have an early version that covers my 39 Desoto. If you are going to get involved with the restoration of your truck or car this book is very valuable. It is the bible and they are correct. This way if you find a part you can checkthe book to verify if the seller really know his stuff or is just trying to make a quick sale.

http://hollanderinterchange.net/

Rich Hartung

Desoto1939@aol.com

[55 Fargo]

The Hollander Interchange book was used by junkyards and used auto suppliers to identify which parts for interchange with other makes and models

Here is a link to the Hollander website. I have an early version that covers my 39 Desoto. If you are going to get involved with the restoration of your truck or car this book is very valuable. It is the bible and they are correct. This way if you find a part you can checkthe book to verify if the seller really know his stuff or is just trying to make a quick sale.

http://hollanderinterchange.net/

Rich Hartung

Desoto1939@aol.com

Thanx Rich, mechanically I know what interchanges, the body componenets are basically unique to 1955 and 1956 Dodge and Fargo trucks period. There are exceptions, like the windshield for example, 1955 to 1966 Dodge trucks all the same...

[desoto1939]

Thanx Rich, mechanically I know what interchanges, the body componenets are basically unique to 1955 and 1956 Dodge and Fargo trucks period. There are exceptions, like the windshield for example, 1955 to 1966 Dodge trucks all the same...

Rockwood:

In the version that I have for my 39 Desoto it does cover glass, sheet metal such as doors and other valuable data. Another good source is to get a rates book for the specific years of your truck. I n the section under each truck or car it lists the parts that were oftern replaced and or repaired and also lists the mopar part numbers.

I have used mine numerous times to research requests for other members but it is a good source of information along with repair and setup information.

Rich Hartung

[townwagon]

Actually the glass is a little more weird than that.

1955 second series to 1960 all models. (except for things like the "flat fender" Power Wagon, and the P series forward control vans)

1961-66 Town Wagon and Town Panel only (the standard pickup style trucks from that era don't use the same glass)

1960-74 Low Cab Forward and Big Horns.

Also I have been told the 1956 Ford pickups use the same glass, but I have never verified that.

Eric