judsonhauling Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Hello Everyone. My dads 48 dodge is now in my driveway and I am starting the restore as of today. Ground Up. My dad bought the truck with intention of restoring it but, due to his age, just hasn't. I got tired of seeing it rot away in his driveway, talked to mom, came up with a decent budget, lurked on this site for a while reading and have now pulled the trigger. Towed the truck over today and had my body and paint guy come over. Made a white board of what has to be done and a rough schedule. Parts already ordered: Wire Harness from RiWire Leaf Springs Bed Kit Things I am currently looking for: running boards So here is the rough plan: Disassemble and have body and bed to shop next week or week after Removed engine from frame and drive train Send frame to get blasted and coated then start reassembly and do lots of cursing. I will be posting lots on here, this is my first Mopar and I am sure I will have LOTS of questions. here she is: Edited August 24, 2012 by judsonhauling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Wow. Nice starting point! Welcome to the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 welcome, looks like a real solid project! are you looking for better running boards or ones to use as patches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd B Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Welcome, wnere are you located?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judsonhauling Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 welcome, looks like a real solid project!are you looking for better running boards or ones to use as patches? better looking, these are actually pretty solid however the brackets on the bottom look like there were "JB" welded on. its not pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judsonhauling Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Welcome' date=' wnere are you located??[/quote']Thank you. Chesapeake, VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 better looking, these are actually pretty solid however the brackets on the bottom look like there were "JB" welded on. its not pretty cut them off, make new ones and weld properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1952B3b23 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Nice looking project, welcome. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judsonhauling Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 sorry for the huge pictures! i am fixing that this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judsonhauling Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 cut them off, make new ones and weld properly. This might be the only option I have!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judsonhauling Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Also, I need lower front chrome moulding. maybe in even the middle as its dinged up pretty good. anyone know a source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judsonhauling Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 **update** got a lot more done this week disassembling and sourcing parts then I expected. Got the bed off, front clip off, found some rot, I knew I would. Tonight I got the cap stripped and the dolly made. tomorrow the all the body heads off to the media blaster and then to the body shop to get beautified. Things I need to find and hope you all can help: need rear quarter glass both sides still can't find running boards Also, has anyone use steele rubber? seems like a legit company to get all new seals. Couple of other questions. the frame is going to get blasted and he is trying to talk me into powder coating it. I planned on powered coating almost everything else but not the frame, what is you opinions? Here is some updates pics, nothing you haven't seen before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 When I had my frame blasted, the guy used a Rustoleum paint with a plastic mixed in. Corner glass: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1948-53-Dodge-B-Series-Truck-Quarter-Windows-/170817802725?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c588d1e5&vxp=mtr Interior parts (scroll down about 2/3'rds of the page): http://www.quietride.com/catalogpdfs/dodge_truck_catalog.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judsonhauling Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 When I had my frame blasted, the guy used a Rustoleum paint with a plastic mixed in.Corner glass: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1948-53-Dodge-B-Series-Truck-Quarter-Windows-/170817802725?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c588d1e5&vxp=mtr Interior parts (scroll down about 2/3'rds of the page): http://www.quietride.com/catalogpdfs/dodge_truck_catalog.pdf thank you VERY MUCH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Steele has good window rubber, used them for mine. I used POR15 for my frame....stuff is like armor coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 thank you VERY MUCH!! You're welcome (your checkbook might not like me). More goodies. Scroll down about a 1/4 of the way to the 'Lights' section. NEW 1934-1956 Dodge Truck & Power Wagon Taillights Part #’s CC588490, 592013, 923794, 923795, (not equipped with license plate lens) Part #06:NTL3456 $40 each or $75 pair These are list a little further down. NEW Rear Taillight & License Bracket Part #06:1502240 $17.50 NEW Taillight Mounting Bracket Right; Fits Vehicle Type: D (1951-58) • Part #06:1194604 $25 Left; Fits Vehicle Type: D (1951-58) • Part #06:1194605 $25 http://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/pdf/parts/06electrical.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judsonhauling Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Body is off to body shop. A ton of parts and the frame are off to the powder coater today or tomorrow. Chrome shop wants me to wait a week before dropping anything off. ton of parts are inbound. Things are moving forward, that is all that matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judsonhauling Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) quick update. the Engine is at Ed Millers, the mopar legend, body is still at the shop, and finally got the frame and all the parts to powder coat. gauges from Keven came in today and are a AMAZING, I will post pics of them later. RI wire harness is here, leaf springs and all hardware is here. radiator core finally came in and is being soldered sometime this week. i took the rear end apart and inspection that, all looks well there. 8 foot sticks of brake line are ready to be bent. things are moving. Edited September 13, 2012 by judsonhauling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 gauges from mark came in today and are a AMAZING, I will post pics of them later. mark???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judsonhauling Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 so sorry.. its late on my side of the country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 so sorry.. its late on my side of the country LOL No worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 mark???? yes, I'm THAT cool! BWHAHAHA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 yes, I'm THAT cool! BWHAHAHA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judsonhauling Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 should have the frame back from powder coat this week.. yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1952B3b23 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 should have the frame back from powder coat this week.. yay Very cool! Let us know how the powder coating comes out, i'm thinking of having the same done to mine. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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