bcantell Posted October 11, 2014 Report Posted October 11, 2014 Just got her home. Title states she's a 48 but the Dodge Truck ID site states she's a 50. I mostly believe the ID site. I've tried attaching a picture of her resting in her barn that she was in for the last 20 years, but the file is to large. Going to have to spend some time learning how to upload pics here. PO says she ran when he put her in the barn. How can I nail down her birth year? How can I tell if the work body is original OEM or a add on? The tailgate is a ford gate, but I'm wondering about bed? So far I'm in need of a headlight, but I'm sure I'll be looking for many more parts and lots of help. Quote
TrampSteer Posted October 11, 2014 Report Posted October 11, 2014 Congrats on the new truck. There is supposed to be a frame stamping of the serial number on the driver's side just ahead of the cab. If the frame and cab don't match, could be that the cab was replaced. Quote
bcantell Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Posted October 12, 2014 Hey TrampSteer, thanks for the info. I'll check that out. So much going on with this truck, I haven't been able to take it all in yet. I'm still trying to figure out which way to go with her. Should I try to keep her as stock as possible or start doing custom work? That's the first hurdle to jump. I'm considering doing a custom interior but leave the exterior pretty much the way it is now with some repairs, trying to rebuild the OEM drive train. The cab interior seems all to buggered up to make it original. She's got a 4 speed, are they common? Someone removed the original gas tank and cut a new hole for a different tank. As soon as I figure out the picture posting thing, I'll put up a bunch of shots. 1 Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 12, 2014 Report Posted October 12, 2014 For me calling any truck "She" doesn't quite fit. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted October 12, 2014 Report Posted October 12, 2014 Should I call it .....ah her Cynthia? nah! Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted October 12, 2014 Report Posted October 12, 2014 For me calling any truck "She" doesn't quite fit. Kinda depends on how fussy it is... doesn't it? Or maybe how long it takes to get ready and go? 2 Quote
MBF Posted October 12, 2014 Report Posted October 12, 2014 Welcome to the forum and good luck with your new purchase. We're kind of a gender neutral group here as far as defining trucks anyway. Would like to see some pics when you figure out how to post 'em. Quote
bcantell Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Posted October 13, 2014 Thanks for the replies. Never thought much about calling my trucks he's or she's but all my machines are named with "female" names for some reason. Don't think I'm going change that way of thinking at this late point of my life. History of the truck as I know it is, the guy I bought her from said, she sat on the side of the road in Ludlow, Ma as a advertisement sign for a ice cream shop. On the doors it says "Double D Dairy Bar" I'm thinking, who doesn't like Double D's? He bought her and moved into one of his barns and she sat for 20 years. I'm toying with the idea of moving the cap onto a Dodge 3/4 or 1ton Cummins powered frame. Would that be sacrileges? Or just tinker with her and see if I can get her running and road worthy. 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 I thought 1 tons were he's? honestly in my mind all trucks are "he's". But especially the bigger ones are. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 This one is a "she" vintage-pink-truck-brooke-fuller.jpg Or a very feminine 'He'. Quote
HotRodTractor Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 Personally anything I label as a project is something that I refer to as a she. If I am going to spend countless hours alone in the shop with something that ends up always needing something from me, and can sometimes be stubborn and frustrating, and often I don't like, but can't help but love.... that something is going to be a she, but if you wish to do all of that with a guy I won't question your life choices. 2 Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 Another way to tell is to make a list of the expletives used when working on it. 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) ^^^^^ Never thought of it that way! My rigs do turn into a female when I am mad at them! Man... the things and knowledge I learn here is truly amazing! Edited October 13, 2014 by Dodgeb4ya 1 Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 Another way to tell is to make a list of the expletives used when working on it. If I understand you expletives have gender? Examples are needed with perhaps photos 1 Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 Geez Don; Are you trying to put me into the corner permanently? Jeff Quote
Dave72dt Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 I'm toying with the idea of moving the cap onto a Dodge 3/4 or 1ton Cummins powered frame. Would that be sacrileges? \ Not sacrilege. (sp) Our forum moderator intends to do that with his TODD project. There's quite a bit of difference in cab and frame widths between them. Not saying it can't be done but it's a BIG undertaking and not for the faint of heart. Get your tape measure out, start measuring and think hard about it before you start cutting. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 I'm toying with the idea of moving the cap onto a Dodge 3/4 or 1ton Cummins powered frame. Would that be sacrileges? TODD will be on a RAM 2500 Turbo Diesel frame, it's a TON of work, I've been thinking on it for 2 years, and I'm STILL nervous. As Dave said, LOTS of differences in the cabs. Quote
48Dodger Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 For years the three 1/2 ton parts trucks in front of my place were called "The Three Sisters"....When I got the 1949 1 1/2 ton Truck, we called him "Big Brother".....two of those sisters became "The Brick" (race truck) and the "B1BQ", both male names in my mind. 48D Quote
HotRodTractor Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 TODD will be on a RAM 2500 Turbo Diesel frame, it's a TON of work, I've been thinking on it for 2 years, and I'm STILL nervous. As Dave said, LOTS of differences in the cabs. It definitely is a ton of work. Lots of modifications to make it work. Not mine, but a good friend's "Rusty Truck" project. Quote
pflaming Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 So, when you get it all in and working, you will drive down the road at the same speed I drive with my 218 flat head and at the rest stop when we open the hoods, everyone will see yours and they will look at my flatty and start to tell stories. LOL But that V8 will be nice especially with a cord of firewood or coal on it. Quote
HotRodTractor Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 So, when you get it all in and working, you will drive down the road at the same speed I drive with my 218 flat head and at the rest stop when we open the hoods, everyone will see yours and they will look at my flatty and start to tell stories. LOL But that V8 will be nice especially with a cord of firewood or coal on it. What V8? 1 Quote
Dave72dt Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 "Rusty Truck" looks really good to me. This must not be your buddy's first time with building since I see Clecos and the use of a bead roller. If that had the flat six in it or a more modern V8, I'd eventually want it painted. With the I6 diesel, I think I'd leave in rust. Just the sound of it pulling up would have me very curious. Sorry Paul, flat six versus diesel at a rest stiop, diesel wins. 3 Quote
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