dan01wilson Posted January 13, 2013 Report Posted January 13, 2013 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 Quote
Merle Coggins Posted January 13, 2013 Report Posted January 13, 2013 Welcome to the forum. You've got a nice lookin' Panel truck there. I'd have to do something about that upholstery too. How is it mechanicaly? Looks good from the outside. Merle Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 13, 2013 Report Posted January 13, 2013 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. Quote
dan01wilson Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Posted January 13, 2013 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. Quote
dan01wilson Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Posted January 13, 2013 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 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 13, 2013 Report Posted January 13, 2013 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. Quote
John-T-53 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Posted January 14, 2013 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... Quote
Scruffy49 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Posted January 14, 2013 Looks pretty good as is. Welcome to the forum. Quote
48Dodger Posted January 14, 2013 Report Posted January 14, 2013 lol.....Might have to talk to GTK about adding " PH-Panel-Truck.com " Welcome proud panel owner! 48D Quote
dan01wilson Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Posted January 19, 2013 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. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Posted January 19, 2013 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. Quote
P15-D24 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Posted January 19, 2013 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. Quote
48Dodger Posted January 19, 2013 Report Posted January 19, 2013 The only difference I know of are the seats. 48D Quote
Scruffy49 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 (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 January 20, 2013 by Scruffy49 Quote
dan01wilson Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Posted January 21, 2013 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 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 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. Bob Quote
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