Dodgebawl Posted July 21, 2014 Report Posted July 21, 2014 My 49 B1B frame off restoration is now complete after a three and one-half year process. Everything was rebuilt, replaced or refurbished. I installed Charlie Aker's disc brakes on the front but other than that I tried to keep the truck as close to original as possible although the red paint is not the original "red" color and "DODGE" on the tailgate was painted black rather than the original white. The bed kit came from Horkey's, John Nida provided the interior, used Steele rubber pieces except wing vent rubber was from Robert's, Juliano's lap belts, Kepich exhaust system, and window glass from Street Rod Glass. I have no association with any of these vendors but I thought some of you may be interested in my sources. I have done very short drives up my street to make sure all is sorted before taking it out on the streets. Attached are some photos of before and after. 6 Quote
Mark Haymond Posted July 21, 2014 Report Posted July 21, 2014 Your truck is probably feeling pretty happy right now. It looks great again. Quote
Dodgebawl Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Posted July 21, 2014 Attached are additional photos that did not attach to my original post. As you will notice, the windshield wipers are not on because I do not yet have correct blades for the original arms. 2 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Posted July 21, 2014 awesome job! Another RED truck! hate to tell ya this...one is never "done" with a restoration I'm finding out! 1 Quote
Desotodav Posted July 21, 2014 Report Posted July 21, 2014 Great job DB. What a transformation! Now all the fun is in the driving. Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted July 21, 2014 Report Posted July 21, 2014 It looks like new ! Perhaps better than new . Quote
ruff1148kr Posted July 21, 2014 Report Posted July 21, 2014 All I can say is WOW! what a sweet reward for a true labor of love and determination. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come, its just spectacular Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted July 22, 2014 Report Posted July 22, 2014 Very.....very nice. Love the backdrop. Jeff Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted July 22, 2014 Report Posted July 22, 2014 It's not done! No wiper arms/blades!! Nice job! AAA+++ 1 Quote
Frank Elder Posted July 22, 2014 Report Posted July 22, 2014 Your Truck looks wonderful....was it a hard decision to draw the line on re chroming the interior stuff or is that stainless? Quote
RodFru2u Posted July 22, 2014 Report Posted July 22, 2014 Be proud of a Job " Well Done " .Tuck looks great . Quote
HanksB3B Posted July 22, 2014 Report Posted July 22, 2014 Really nice job ! Now let the real fun begin ! Hank Quote
The Oil Soup Posted July 22, 2014 Report Posted July 22, 2014 I'd venture a guess you're probably in Arizona regardless of the vintage copper plate. Gary Quote
Dodgebawl Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks guys for all the nice compliments. And, it IS done, all I need to do now is drive and enjoy it! 1 Quote
Phil363 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Posted July 25, 2014 A fantastic job!!! .. I am just starting out on my 52 B-3-B and your results are inspiring. Quote
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