Model designations of Dodge trucks?

[Tony_Urwin]

Can someone explain the different models of Dodge trucks for me? Like B-1-B and B-2-C? What do the different letters and names represent?

[Don Coatney]

Tony;

Good to hear from you. I cant assist on the Dodge trucks but I must ask how your Soto and other projects are progressing.

[Jim Shepard]

The first 'B' refers to the Pilot House series, which ran from 1948 to 1953. The number refers to the year of production, with the '1' being either a 1948 or 49 (check serial number for exact year). The '2' is a 1950. The '3' is a 51 and 52. The '4' is a 53. The second letter refers to the tonnage, with 'B' being half ton, 'C' a three-quarter, a 'D' being a one ton, etc. As you get into the higher tonnage vehicles, the numbers get a little convoluted, with double letters and such. Check Don Bunn's books for details.

[Bob_Koch]

Come on over to the Dodgepilothouseclub.org site, there's a page of info on this.

http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/vin/model.htm

[Tony_Urwin]

Thanks, guys. It seems that I just bought a 1948 B-1-C stake bed truck.

[Reg Evans]

OH..that's a very nice truck!!!!!!! I was watching the auction on eBay. It closed without any bids. Did you get a sweet deal?

I'm looking for a factory stake bed for a 51 3/4 ton. Anyone out there have one for sale?

[Tony_Urwin]

Reg, I would love to trade for a 7 1/2 foot pickup bed. Drive on out to Ohio and we'll make the swap!

[Reg Evans]

Darn Tony.....too far away but I do have a 3/4 ton 116" pickup box complete for sale or trade.