ggdad1951 Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 So unless I get scammed I picked this up yesterday with an expected delivery of mid-May. It will come less the bed, but I would make a FEF hauler out of it anyway...I see an 8bt swap and brake upgrade... YIKES! 8 Quote
White Spyder Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 Put ramps on the rear and use it as a hauler for your other classic car/truck! Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 You are a maniac! I like it a lot.....I see the makings of a really cool motor home there if you need ideas. Jeff Quote
NiftyFifty Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 That's is one of the coolest cab overs ever!! Lucky guy! Quote
Brent B3B Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 HECK YEAH!!!!! That is nice! The fleet is growing.... What year? Quote
Young Ed Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 I suppose you're going to paint it too? It looks good the way it is! 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Report Posted April 24, 2015 its a 52 according to the add, I will see once I see the data tag/title As for paint....a lot will depend on the true condition of the metal. It MIGHT stay as it is if it's in good condition for a while. I also MIGHT just get it running to get some miles on it before I worry about a power train transplant as I have a few other projects to do (TODD for one). Add also says engine turns freely, so some compression tests and replace missing parts and might be good to run. Quote
Young Ed Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 its a 52 according to the add, I will see once I see the data tag/title As for paint....a lot will depend on the true condition of the metal. It MIGHT stay as it is if it's in good condition for a while. I also MIGHT just get it running to get some miles on it before I worry about a power train transplant as I have a few other projects to do (TODD for one). Add also says engine turns freely, so some compression tests and replace missing parts and might be good to run. Awesome! Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 Nice 2-1/2 tonner! I always wanted a cab over B3 or 4 but never found a real good ruist free truck.Now I"m finished collecting any more...have too many trucks Quote
Desotodav Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 Great score Mark. Congratulations! I love the look of those COE's. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Report Posted April 24, 2015 so trying to figure some stuff out. AS a 2.5 ton this would be an "H" model? Anyone know off hand which engine goes in this beasty? Quote
Brent B3B Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) so trying to figure some stuff out. AS a 2.5 ton this would be an "H" model? Anyone know off hand which engine goes in this beasty? i would guess "JM" model?, my neighbor to the north is your answer MAN! just for giggles here is the Oregon licensing fee for larger vehicles. 20150424134658611.pdf hope MN is better Edited April 24, 2015 by Brent B3B Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted April 25, 2015 Report Posted April 25, 2015 so trying to figure some stuff out. AS a 2.5 ton this would be an "H" model? Anyone know off hand which engine goes in this beasty? Whoopsie Whoopsie..... I made a big weight rating mistake on this nice cab over you found...it's either a FM..1-1/2 ton, or a GM..1-1/2 ton, or a HM..1-1/2 ton.. or lastly a HHM which is a heavy duty H series two tonner. Please post us the info off the DATA plate when you get er home mark! Bob 1 Quote
pflaming Posted April 25, 2015 Report Posted April 25, 2015 That truck is so bad it's BAD! Love the patina! Quote
ruff1148kr Posted April 25, 2015 Report Posted April 25, 2015 great score.... your going to have fun with that project Quote
wallytoo Posted April 25, 2015 Report Posted April 25, 2015 you won't need to do a brake upgrade with that bad-boy. the remote booster will lock up all six wheels no problem. only caveat to that is that the drums themselves aren't worn too thin, so that shoe clearance is correct. wally 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted April 25, 2015 Report Posted April 25, 2015 Yep... The bigger trucks have wonderful brakes when working as designed. Most all have a frame mounted Midland booster except some of the lighter duty F and G trucks. Quote
52b3b Joe Posted April 25, 2015 Report Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Way to go Mark!!! That truck looks great. I'd drive it looking just like that! I'll have to see how the one by me is going again! Edited April 25, 2015 by 52b3b Joe Quote
wayfarer Posted April 25, 2015 Report Posted April 25, 2015 I can only repeat what others have said...waaay cooool..... It reminds me of an L-600 I had a few years back. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Posted April 28, 2015 data tag...looks like a 3HM? What does the "A" at the end of the Serial denote? Serial Number 8742334 Year 1951 Make Dodge Model B-3-HM,B-3-HMA,B-3-HHM,B-3-HHMA Engine 236.6 Flathead Six Wheelbase 107, 131, 161 Rating 1 1/2 Ton Engineering Code T328 Plant San Leandro, California Build Number 334 1 Quote
48Dodger Posted April 28, 2015 Report Posted April 28, 2015 It means I'm driving it to the 50's show...WOHOO!!!!!!!!! 48COD 1 Quote
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