1 owner 33,000 mile 1948 B-1-B always garaged. Reference shots?

[townwagon]

Guys,

 

I got a call today from a guy with a 1948 B-1B-108 that was bought new by his father and it has always been garaged. It is the cleanest original truck I have seen in a long time. The owner needed help with their speedometer and I will be replacing the guts in their original 33,183 mile speedo (which is in very nice consmetic condition) so the owner and his wife can drive around without hearing the guts of the speedometer tear itself apart.

 

I took a bunch of pictures of the truck showing neat little details like the hood handles being painted black, factory paint on the front DODGE badge, factory paint on the ear of the ram, factory door panels, etc.

 

Does anyone need specific pictures of details for their restoration? I am not sure what to focus on when I go back. I plan to take more pictures, but it would be helpful to know what other people would like to see. Given that I am in WI even though the truck is very solid the frame is rusty (just surface, but too much rust to show things like paint details on the frame). Please let me know what sorts of things you might like to see and I will see if this truck is original enough in that area.

 

I will be returing the speedometer in the next couple days and at that time I will try and get some better pictures.

 

Please let me know what you would like to see.

 

Eric

[Desotodav]

Thanks for posting Eric. I'd love to see many photos of the truck! If possible could you also include the photo showing the original paint on the front Dodge badge - I really should paint my Desoto badge on the front of my truck and it would help to see the original colors.

[JBNeal]

I wouldn't mind seeing the door panels, seat, and if possible, what's left of the gasket between the gas tank & the cab from inside the cab & from under the truck.  Also, a few shots of the fuel line from the carb to the fuel pump just fer grins...thanks!

[Desotodav]

We talked a bit about that gas tank seal a while back Brian (shown as 14-86-60 in the attached). I wouldn't mind seeing an original one either - might be hard to photograph though!

[ggdad1951]

yes....pictures...yes...everything?  Not kidding, so many of us have had question of what color things were painted, where wires were routed, etc....I'd take as many pictures as you can of everything....especially all the little panels up and around the engine compartment.

[JBNeal]

I'm just curious to verify what I might already know... 

[townwagon]

Desotodav, I've got an NOS DODGE that has the original paint on it as well so there are a couple references for that detail.

 

As for the gas tank seal, I'll try. This is a nice driver and I was trying not to tear it apart much so I might not be able to see the gasket.

 

Once I get the speedo in and we go for a ride I'll try and take lots of pictures of everything I can. The reason I asked was that there might be something specific with the way some tube was run (for example) and if I don't get exactly the right angle with the picture you won't be able to see it.

 

I can't take pictures of everything even if I try. There are too many things to see and too many little places where things hide. Also this truck was used off and on for the last 60+ years so not everything is stock.

 

Let me know if there are any other specific shots you need and I will try and get it.

 

Eric

[JBNeal]

unless ya had one of them mirrors on a telescoping stick, I don't think ya could get a pic of the fuel tank seal from underneath.  If the seat could slide forward, then ya might be able to see something from inside the cab, but if it's stuck from not being moved for years, then skip it & move onto some of the more noticeable stuff I reckon.  I figger the best shots of the fuel line (& vacuum line, if used) is from directly above, in front, and on the sides, kinda like on a drawing.  Bend angles and radii can be estimated a li'l easier this way...thanks!

[greg g]

Why not post the pics to an album here with a title related to the origiality of the vehicle?  that way any one interested could have a look without bothering you for access.  Or put them in an online host and post the link to them.

[townwagon]

My post was to ask what pictures to take. I could spend an hour documenting the truck and still miss a critcal detail someone needed to see. Once I have the pictures I plan to share them.

 

Eric