split Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 This is a 1948 Dodge truck. Is it simply a "B-1 Series" or is there more to it? I have posted it for sale, but I'm not sure I have accurately described it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 No, it's a 1 1/2 ton at least...I don't know those models well enough to know which Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 You can run, or someone else can, the serial to get the full details...on my cell right now so not easy for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
split Posted April 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 The only VIN decode I found decoded vary vaguely: Year 1948Make DodgeModel B-1-F, B-1-FL, B-1-FA, B-1-FS, B-1-H, B-1-HA, B-1-HH, B-1-HHAEngine 236 Flathead SixWheelbase 128, 152, 170, 192Rating 1 1/2, 2 TonEngineering Code T148, TX-148Plant Detroit, MichiganBuild Number 43777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 On that same tag that has the serial number should be the model number. B-1-?-???. The third digit designates the size class, and the 3 digit number at the end represents the wheel base length. My guess would be a B-1-F, which makes it a 1-1/2 ton truck. Nice looking truck. Good luck on the sale. Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Check your door jamb ,drivers side, by the hinges. There should be a data plate there with the serial number and model number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
split Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I'm not near the truck, but I do have a picture of the plate. I have tried to enhance it to bring out the letters. Take a look, maybe you can make it out if you know what it should be. I see B-1? 152 Maybe the ? is an F? The tag appears to show Auxiliary equipment 14500 lbs and 3200 RPM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Yup, looks like a B-1-F 152 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Yup, looks like a B-1-F 152 I agree. You've got yourself a '48 or '49 Ton and a half truck. Or I guess you already know it's a '48 based on the VIN decoder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargone Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I did some research through the old Dodge Serial number books and your truck is indeed a 1949 B-1-F / H. The reason your search through VIN decoder came back so inexact is that during the time your truck was built, Dodge was building a wide range of 1 1/2 ton trucks. I'll post a screen capture of my manual so at least you have it. That is a nice old truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargone Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Here's my research for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
split Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) I think its a very nice truck..... I have had no luck selling it yet. It goes on Ebay late tonight. I have it priced at $2750....which seems cheap to me. But then again, perhaps these B-1 Dodges are not very popular. Its part of an estate sale. I'm the executor and I'm 3 states away from it. I was going to get it running last time I was there, but I simply ran out of time. Rather than an Auction, I just put it at a fixed priced so that there is no fooling around. Edited April 26, 2016 by split Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) such a nice looking truck...... Edited April 26, 2016 by Brent B3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 What state is the truck in ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
split Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) It is located in Clear Brook Virginia I had listed it on this forum....but have not received a single inquiry Edited April 26, 2016 by split 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallytoo Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) It is located in Clear Brook Virginia I had listed it on this forum....but have not received a single inquiry i've looked through the classifieds fairly regularly, but haven't seen this truck here.?? and you are correct, for whatever reason, these don't tend to bring big prices. still, i agree that $2500 to $2700 is a reasonable price, especially without knowing the condition of the engine. good luck with sale, anyway. Edited April 27, 2016 by wallytoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 We had a forum member looking for one of these too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallytoo Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 i think it was frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
split Posted April 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 i've looked through the classifieds fairly regularly, but haven't seen this truck here.?? and you are correct, for whatever reason, these don't tend to bring big prices. still, i agree that $2500 to $2700 is a reasonable price, especially without knowing the condition of the engine. good luck with sale, anyway. How would the value change for you if you knew the engine runs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 How would the value change for you if you knew the engine runs? I think like anything, depends on the market and location..... bought my HH last year, $1400. the seller delivered it to me (30 miles) didn't run, brakes shot...... I now have it running, stopping and dumping and I am around the $3k mark total (with more to do ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 It's got 14" front drums, 5 stud wheels, serial # is a Low Detroit 1948 #. Looks like a plumbed up 2 speed rear end... Thin rims.. 152"WB? I guess a B-1-FA-152 1-1/2 tonner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
split Posted April 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Its on ebay now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/252368571586?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Although, I'm starting to think I might buy it from the estate myself if I can figure out how to ship it inexpensively. I could also drive it back...I don't think it would take much to get it running and driving Of the 17 estate trucks and cars , this was the nicest. The appears that the owner had just bought a bunch of lumber to fix an scissors lift. He parked in the garage and then never used it again and never worked on the scissor lift. Based on the condition, I suspect he purchased it as an original or a restored. Compared to all the other vehicles it was in so much better condition. Had the barn not collapsed, it would be in very good condition today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallytoo Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 i'd say not a 2-speed rear. no shift button on tower, no firewall unit, no glovebox plaque, and the data tag indicates just a b-1-f. as to value, i paid $1500 for mine, and another $1000 to ship it from MI to NH. engine ran. now, the sheetmetal in my truck is not as nice as this truck, but it isn't horrible, either. yours has rust in the front fender down by the door hinges (mine are worse), and the door bottoms are rusting through (mine aren't). my cab is a deluxe cab, while this is a basic cab, meaning no rear quarter windows, no vent windows, no passenger sun visor. the running boards look really good (mine are, too). as a plus, this truck looks to have the "extra" sidesill on the rear frame for added strength (mine has this). truly, if the engine is able to be turned by hand through many revolutions, it wouldn't matter to me too much that it isn't running right now. it could probably be made to run, and run well. figure on another $2500 in machine shop work, new pistons, bearings, etc. brakes might need a total rebuild (probably do), so another $700 to $1000 there. if you start at $2700 for it as-is, one might still be looking at a total cost of $7200 or more just to get it driveable. this doesn't include new windshield rubber, and any other interior items that might be needed. again, nothing wrong with that, just that there is considerable expense to getting these on the road. parts are not as easy to find as for the 1/2, 3/4 and 1-tons, which are themselves more rare than chevy/ford. wally 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Wally... I agree now...no 2 speed after seeing the later pictures! I though it a 2 speed because all I could see in the 1st posted pictures was the 1/2" vacuum manifold supply tube-but no tee to supply both the booster and the 2 speed. Darn... guessed the rest right though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallytoo Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 i figured you hadn't seen the later pics. i know you know these bigger trucks. wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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