mnl4evr07 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 I have recently purchased this vehicle and I am not sure exactly what it is? I have looked all over the web trying to identify the box. I think after some research the cab is a 1948 B Series 1st Version 1 Ton Express. 1 Quote
Don Coatney Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 I am not sure of the year but it looks very similar to this one. Back in the early 60's my dad bought this Dodge truck from the USPS. 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 I don't care what it is, it's cool! 1 Quote
ledfootslim Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 Not sure- but its gonna be an awesome............whatever it is! Camper, delivery van- what plans do you have for it? Quote
B1B Keven Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Is that the truck from Enumclaw? Does it still have the number plate? It's located in the drivers side door opening below the A pillar. Or, the serial number is stamped into the frame on the drivers side just ahead of the front axle. Also, what number is stamped on the head above the generator? Welcome!! Edited November 5, 2014 by B1B Keven Quote
Young Ed Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 That would be something that Dodge sold as a cowl and chassis and sent to another builder for the cab and cargo area to be constructed. Certainly cool! Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) one of them not to far from me near my friends house..(the one Don C. posted) they big and bulky and to what end one would find it useful I have no idea...but like all things..it does have its followers...but I bet you the buyer are fewer... Edited November 5, 2014 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
ggdad1951 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 it's be a GREAT tailgating machine, or delivery truck IMO! Quote
pflaming Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) It is either a 'thing a ma gig" or a 'what cha ma call it" or a "whatz it". The sliding door says 'delivery' would guess maybe the windows were added to make it a camper. check in the cracks might be some quality weed in there that could help pay for the restoration.LOL What ever, interesting. Edited November 5, 2014 by pflaming Quote
Merle Coggins Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 Yeah, what Ed said... Looks like a B1(or 2)D cowl/chassis with aftermarket delivery van body. Cool none-the-less. Hoping to see it progress into an awesome motor vehicle. Merle Quote
greg g Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 Say one very similar that was identified as a former Philadelphia PD paddy wagon. Also saw one similar in USAF blue with benches to transporting B 52 crews when they rotated at night while sitting ready standby'. No windows to keep crews from having to require night eyes during the change. Quote
JBNeal Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 maybe it's just an optical illusion, but that body looks to cover the rear of the hood...them aluminum window frames were probably not original to that delivery truck Quote
MBF Posted November 6, 2014 Report Posted November 6, 2014 I'll second what Merle said. Check around the inside of the body to see if you can find a tag that shows who the aftermarket body manufacturer was. Do you have any pictures of the driver's compartment and dash from inside? Looks like a good project. Mike Quote
mnl4evr07 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Posted November 6, 2014 Thank you all for your input I will check for these tags. and yes I going to keep the updates online as progress goes. I am going to keep it rustic but definitely SB for it. I just have not seen the cab style at the doors on any vehicle at all... thanks again for everything... Mike Quote
P15-D24 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Posted November 6, 2014 PM member townwagon. He is the guru on these vehicles. Quote
mnl4evr07 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Posted November 6, 2014 B1B Keven sorry yes it is the one that was in Enumclaw. Quote
B1B Keven Posted November 6, 2014 Report Posted November 6, 2014 B1B Keven sorry yes it is the one that was in Enumclaw. Cool. Glad you saved it. You're going to 'small block' it? Quote
mnl4evr07 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Posted November 6, 2014 yes I'm glad I saved it to I'm either going to put my small block and its that I already feel or I have a 429 that I might go to me I thought it might be some rare truck with that cab but I'm unable to find out exactly what it was for because there's so few of them I really didn't want to hack this thing up but if its just a very common vehicle I'm going to bag it and put a big engine sticking out of the hood just rat d it out lol Quote
mnl4evr07 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Posted November 6, 2014 yes I'm glad I saved it too I'm either going to put my small block that I already built or I have a 429 that might go in it I thought it might be some rare truck with that cab but I'm unable to find out exactly what it was for because there's so few of them I really didn't want to hack this thing up but if its just a very common vehicle I'm going to bag it and put a big engine sticking out of the hood just rat d it out lol Quote
OLD DODGE Posted November 6, 2014 Report Posted November 6, 2014 Being that it would have left the Dodge Truck factory as a chassis cowl, the model tag would not be in the normal spot, the driver's door jamb. The tag would have been mounted to the engine side of the firewall, even on top of it, or it would have been shipped loose with the truck for the body builder to attach. Look under the hood for a large oval tag or evidence where it may have been mounted. Two screw holes 5-5/16" apart. I will look through my library to try and id this but having the builder's name would definitely help out. Kevin Quote
OLD DODGE Posted November 6, 2014 Report Posted November 6, 2014 Attached is a chassis cowl pic. I would guess yours may have been a milk truck. Is it a stand up unit? Does it have a fluid drive? Mico brake? Things to help you id it. Model tag Body tag Engine number Serial number off the front of the left frame rail. Since it is a one ton and it started life as a chassis cowl, it is certainly more rare than your average pick up. You may be more satisfied keeping it original. I don't see a one ton panel truck making a good hot rod. Kevin 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 6, 2014 Report Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) OLD DODGE, on 06 Nov 2014 - 5:46 PM, said:OLD DODGE, on 06 Nov 2014 - 5:46 PM, said: in part:........................ I don't see a one ton panel truck making a good hot rod. Kevin we may have read this different but I thought he said rat-rod... Posted Today, 02:25 PM yes I'm glad I saved it to I'm either going to put my small block and its that I already feel or I have a 429 that I might go to me I thought it might be some rare truck with that cab but I'm unable to find out exactly what it was for because there's so few of them I really didn't want to hack this thing up but if its just a very common vehicle I'm going to bag it and put a big engine sticking out of the hood just rat d it out lol Edited November 6, 2014 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
mnl4evr07 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Posted November 7, 2014 Ok I will look in the morning. Thank you Quote
mnl4evr07 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Posted November 7, 2014 I know that is what makes me different nobody does a one ton as a rat rod therefore I shall do it and I will keep you posted as the project progresses 1 Quote
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