Found in a forest nearby

[Mark D]

A local friend of mine sent me these images. The two trucks are local and have been sitting for a while.  Anyone have any interest in these two hulks?  He knows the owner and is willing to part with them for short cash. 

[greg g]

You could probably make money back on the curved glass, grill bars, and trim pieces.  Doors, hoods and fenders look decent as well.  Don;t know how desirable those parts are but around here they are hard to find in good condition.

[41/53dodges]

I'm taking it these trucks don't have a title? They look halfway usable, better than mine looked when I started! If I were closer I'd look into em, but i've got my eye on a 48' with a fluid drive! Now if I can get it before they scrap it...

[Merle Coggins]

 but i've got my eye on a 48' with a fluid drive! Now if I can get it before they scrap it...

 

They didn't start putting FD into the trucks until the B-2 models in 1950.

[41/53dodges]

They didn't start putting FD into the trucks until the B-2 models in 1950.

Well I know its a fluid drive at least!

[Dodgeb4ya]

I see a factory grille guard too.

[dontknowitall]

I see a factory grille guard too.

 

Any one have a picture or diagram to build one of these Grille guards?

[Apittslife]

They didn't start putting FD into the trucks until the B-2 models in 1950.

Really?  Because I had a 48 panel, & I am pretty sure it had a FD in it.

But that was many years ago & I may not be remembering things as they were.

[Apittslife]

Any one have a picture or diagram to build one of these Grille guards?

I second the request!

As when I seen the cattle catcher, I thought about how it might be kewl to have one of those for my project.

[Desotodav]

Try these old post links for information/pictures...

 

http://p15-d24.com/topic/18957-48-dodge-grille-guard/?hl=%2Bgrille+%2Bguard

 

http://p15-d24.com/topic/23350-brush-gaurd/?hl=%2Bgrille+%2Bguard#entry229021

[greg g]

Better shot of factory grill gaurd, looks like they may be dealing with a flooded condition,  perhaps a spot of putty might have helped.

 

[rkldesign]

How cool would a grill guard look on a Route Van.  I see a custom one made to match for a Route Van.

It would have to be modified so it could be removed to fill the gas tank.  

 

 Great picture above on the B series truck.  

 

Thanks for sharing it.  

 

Richard

Edited October 20, 2013 by rkldesign

[Dodgeb4ya]

Wonder why he's reaching under the hood?

[GlennCraven]

Wonder why he's reaching under the hood?

 

 

He's just tuning it up a bit. Lately this truck's been running like carp.

[_shel_ny]

Plug wrench by his knee. Letting the water out of the cylinders.

[HanksB3B]

I'll bet Jeff would like that.

 

maybe ?,

 

hank 

[Jeff Balazs]

I'll bet Jeff would like that.

 

maybe ?,

 

hank 

Yep! I would love to have a guard like that. Those are very cool and might just wind up being a totally appropriate accessory.

I am working on a two year plan to get the heck out of here and move to ranch country. I need to get over to Payson Arizona this winter and check it out.

Jeff

[HanksB3B]

Mark

 

Could we ask that a good picture head on of thet grille guard be taken with a decent camera and attached here.  It wouldn't tak me too much effort to turn out a working drawing.  Is it all made from one size bent metal bar stock and if so/not could you please provide that info as well? 

 

Great Find,

 

Hank