Frank Elder Posted February 13, 2016 Report Posted February 13, 2016 This is for you fellas with the big trucks, I have been wanting one of these to use...not shine and show.....or turn into a road grader, but actually use as intended for hauling. Are there forums out there for these big guys and publications that cater to the sales of such??? I don't want somebodies 35,000 dollar finished product, but more like it runs poorly but looks like scrap...lol. I'll take it from there, . Thanks for all answers. Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted February 13, 2016 Report Posted February 13, 2016 There is a 57 COE 500 on the orange county C/L right now. Looks pretty solid for $5000 Jeff Quote
Frank Elder Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Posted February 13, 2016 Thank you Jeff, coes are neat but would prefer this look. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted February 13, 2016 Report Posted February 13, 2016 Wish you were close (NE Seattle) I could sell you a B-3-JA170 2-1/2 tonner dump bed. Quote
Frank Elder Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Posted February 13, 2016 Could you imagine the bill to ship or drive that thing back.....wow.Just a paltry 1,700 miles give or take.. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted February 13, 2016 Report Posted February 13, 2016 40 miles an hour? A old set of May-Pops ...a 2 week or longer drive? That's a real road trip Frank! 1 Quote
Frank Elder Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) At least tease me with picture so I'll know what I can't have.....I have done funnier things than fly out to Seattle....lol. I once walked from the Alabama state line to Houston,Tx....... Edited February 13, 2016 by Frank Elder Quote
MBF Posted February 13, 2016 Report Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Great trucks, not very highway friendly but a lot of fun to drive as long as you're not in a hurry. Will definitely haul their rated capacity and then some. Edited February 13, 2016 by MBFowler 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted February 13, 2016 Report Posted February 13, 2016 At least tease me with picture so I'll know what I can't have.....I have done funnier things than fly out to Seattle....lol. I once walked from the Alabama state line to Houston,Tx....... Here ya go ...the smaller of the red trucks in two of the pics... or maybe you need a bus? 2 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 13, 2016 Report Posted February 13, 2016 At least tease me with picture so I'll know what I can't have.....I have done funnier things than fly out to Seattle....lol. I once walked from the Alabama state line to Houston,Tx....... Alabama east or Alabama west state line....more of a hero status if east side... Quote
Frank Elder Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Man, you guys are awesome, yes those are the truck types I'm talking about! While I would love to have this...... I gotta start with this........ Edited February 13, 2016 by Frank Elder 1 Quote
Frank Elder Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Posted February 13, 2016 Alabama east or Alabama west state line....more of a hero status if east side... No, I stay as far away from Georgia as possible......lol! From the Meridian airbase, I took thirty days leave and had about 3 left when I got Houston, I was in no rush and lost around 25 lbs and gained about 7 new friends along the way. It would make a decent short story. Fire ants, jim beam, 74 caddy, irate wife, pigs everywhere, and the way people on foot get treated good or bad.....there is a difference to how you present yourself. I would suggest clean shaven with manners.....but be ruff and gruff when the need arises. Quote
Charlie Stephenson Posted February 14, 2016 Report Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) aaaroaddog here, aka Charlie Stephenson (Newbie) If that RED 4 ton is a hydraulic lifter 377, o ? and for sale, I would like to talk. 5152767877 Des Moines, IA. Washington State Zen Master, I really want to talk, about the dump truck, I assume it is road worthy and drivable. Been wanting a 377 51 to 53 for years. Not desperate - but very enthusiastic about owning just a complete engine with air cleaners, running or not crack block -head. It would look nice next to my 331 in it's own engine stand. Any one out there that has a 51 to 53 377 with hydraulic lifters please call me. Please me to correct myself, I do know how to spell ONE and I know that 33 & 34 Plymouths didn't have "number cars". Any B 4 Y, B 4 T, B 4 W, B4 V 377 cid engine. Not interested in a 413 cid. The New Picture is of just what I wanted, Need some sheet metal ??? The B 3 YA 5 speed double reduction differential arrived May 27, 2016. Edited August 26, 2016 by Charlie Stephenson Quote
Brent B3B Posted February 14, 2016 Report Posted February 14, 2016 Am I reading that correctly Charlie? You want the 4 ton JUST for the motor to sit on a stand next to a 331? Kind of like buying the Mona Lisa for just the frame. I really like "Washington State Zen Masters" collection! Go to a scrap yard if you need a trophy, don't scrap a piece of art. (Anywhere) 1 Quote
wallytoo Posted February 14, 2016 Report Posted February 14, 2016 i don't think there are any forums that specialize in the bigger dodges. this forum works pretty well, though, especially thanks to bob. mine's probably about what you want, as far as a place to start. it isn't pretty, the sheetmetal has been patched, it has a lot of bumps. the frame is almost perfect, though. i got lucky. this truck was highly optioned. triple overriders, two sun visors, 2-speed, fresh-air/heater, extra frame side-sill. if'n i were looking, i'd absolutely get one with the 2-speed rear end (which mine has). makes it much more road-friendly. i can cruise around 45 to 50 comfortably, still puts it under 3200 rpm. the later years in the p-h series have a bigger motor than my 237, but it works fine. the dump body is usefull, and as mike (fowler) points out, these trucks will carry WAY more, comfortably, than they are rated for. midwest is a great place to find one that has been in grain service on a farm forever. mine came from michigan. craigslist is a good place to look, too, using expanded search options. 2 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted February 14, 2016 Report Posted February 14, 2016 This is a running B3YA 377 4 tonner truck Charlie. Sorry though.... I don't want to part it out at this time. Bob Quote
wallytoo Posted February 14, 2016 Report Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) couple more pics. edit: i know the window winders are not original, none came with the truck. but i found some vintage ones that look decent and work. also, i had mine shipped from michigan to nh. granted, it was about 2007, and it cost about $1k with tolls. Edited February 14, 2016 by wallytoo Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted February 14, 2016 Report Posted February 14, 2016 This site is for the 2-1/2 to 3 ton W-series heavy dodge trucks. Not a very active site but the only one i have ever run across that is just for the "heavy" dodge trucks with 10 lug wheels and Moly Block engines......https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/largerdodgetrucks/info Quote
Frank Elder Posted February 15, 2016 Author Report Posted February 15, 2016 Wow guys, nice trucks and thanks for all the information. I would like to be able to carry at minimum 2 ton payloads, I'll keep searching. Quote
austinsailor Posted February 15, 2016 Report Posted February 15, 2016 I'm in the heavy Dodge group, you're right, not much traffic. There's also justoldtrucks.com. Not just Dodges, but probably more there about them. http://forums.justoldtrucks.com/Default.aspx Quote
austinsailor Posted February 15, 2016 Report Posted February 15, 2016 I have a 48 Cabover, a project, I'll never get to if you're interested. Located in central mo. Go to austinsailor.net, scroll down and there are a couple pictures. Quote
Frank Elder Posted February 15, 2016 Author Report Posted February 15, 2016 Thank you Sir, yours is the closest to Omaha so far....it's a fine example by the way! Quote
Frank Elder Posted February 15, 2016 Author Report Posted February 15, 2016 I'm going to have to ask those of you who want to sell your trucks to contact me PM style.........Otherwise we will have to move this thread to the want ads. Please continue to post examples if you wish or publications that cater to these larger brethren. I thank you, and the moderator thanks you. 1 Quote
wallytoo Posted February 15, 2016 Report Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) Wow guys, nice trucks and thanks for all the information. I would like to be able to carry at minimum 2 ton payloads, I'll keep searching.my truck, 1.5-ton nominally, easily carries that size load. i've had 3 tons of ice blocks for a load, and the same for cordwood.i posted a c/l link in the ebay c/l forum for you. Edited February 15, 2016 by wallytoo 1 Quote
Frank Elder Posted February 15, 2016 Author Report Posted February 15, 2016 Thank you for that info Wally... Quote
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