Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted

I am the proud owner of this 1949 panel (plus my Grandfather's 1951 B3B pickup). The panel is tastefully done, but I am considering going back to full original paint color and interior. Does any body have pictutes/ specifications of original panel interior? Thanks

post-7905-13585372998837_thumb.jpg

post-7905-13585372999632_thumb.jpg

Posted

Boy does that panel get around! It was painted 20 years ago here in N. Seattle by a guy named George Shumway. We alway's called him "Shumadogy" as a nickname. We always hung out together drank/partied a lot,gambled together after our great swap meet travels! He painted the name on the side and drove it a little bit and sold it. It's traveled the country west coast to east being sold sevral times.

Posted

I don't think it changed hands as many times as you think. A man in Reno, NV bought it from Shumway; he kept it 15 years or so and sold it on ebay to a guy in Las

Vegas for $17,500. The Vegas guy sold it to a collector (Old Car Heaven) here in Birmingham. I bought it in 2009 at auction from Old Car Heaven. It is still a great old truck; like most of them it mostly needs driving.

Posted

It is really good mechanically. All original except a 1953 Plymouth P24 motor, which has 60 psi oil pressure. Everything works: Wipers, Heater WITH DEFROSTER, Radio, Turn Signals, Speedometer; Great Brakes. I would sell it to get more garage space for my '51

Posted

Shumway's panel shows up on google everywhere -that's for sure! Spent some time leaning against it! I think he had dual carbs on it for awhile but he didn't like the way it ran so he converted it back.

Posted

Welcome to the ol' forum! Nice panel indeed. Front seat upholstery looks like it was inspired by a Corvair van.

Post some more pics when you can...

Posted

lol.....Might have to talk to GTK about adding " PH-Panel-Truck.com " :D

Welcome proud panel owner!

48D

Posted

It's good to be welcome, but nobody answered my questions about what the original interior looks like.  I have the Don Bunn books and others, but no help on a panel interior.  I am also in the market for the panel bucket seats.  I missed a good pair on ebay that came out of a Chevy panel.  They were very expensive.

Posted
It's good to be welcome, but nobody answered my questions about what the original interior looks like.  I have the Don Bunn books and others, but no help on a panel interior.  I am also in the market for the panel bucket seats.  I missed a good pair on ebay that came out of a Chevy panel.  They were very expensive.

I think the thing is for your project is that not many can answer the question, be patient.  I know almost everything panel related is spendy.  I pulled a rear door for a guy in Texas from Minnesota and had to work transporting it down out.

Posted
It's good to be welcome, but nobody answered my questions about what the original interior looks like.  I have the Don Bunn books and others, but no help on a panel interior.  I am also in the market for the panel bucket seats.  I missed a good pair on ebay that came out of a Chevy panel.  They were very expensive.

The parts book has pics of the stock interiors. Don't think their was anything unusual about the vans. 

 
Posted

The only difference I know of are the seats.

 

48D

 

IMG_2029.jpg

Posted (edited)

Pickup type upholstery in the cab, with the roof liner stopping at the first roof crossmember. The rest of the body was plain so the end user could modify it to suit their needs. I'm trying to score one from up near the Kentucky border that is set up for hauling a motorcycle, has a notched floor for the front tire to drop into, tie down rings in the floor (fold over pocket mounted type) and racks for oil cans, gas can, spare inner tube boxes, helmet storage...

 

If your seats are decent Robert's should have new covers. Same for the rest of the cab interior trim. As for the body, if you want it to look finished inside, make friends with a cabinet shop. They can order flexible plywood that will form around the factory curves. Stained or covered with something will give you a quieter interior.

Edited by Scruffy49
Posted

Now that's the kind of info I needed.  Thanks, folks.

 

What Parts Manual are you speaking of?  I have "Mopar Parts List for Dodge Job Rated Trucks B-Series 1948-1953"

 

Thanks again

Posted

Here are some B3 panel pics. I have some B1 and 2 pics some where to find later. Am in the process of moving things around.

b3dodgepanelsales7.jpg
b3dodgepanelsales6.jpg

b3dodgepanelsales5.jpg
b3dodgepanelsales.jpg

Bob

 

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Terms of Use