1951 5 window build thread

[51 flathead]

Build thread for 1951 1 1/2 ton job rated dodge with a flathead 6 and a two speed rear end. Will post pictures as soon as possible.

Edited January 30, 2017 by 51 flathead

[Charlie Stephenson]

Have u discovered the cubic inches of the engine ?   What kind of wheels do you have ? Charlie Stephenson

[51 flathead]

I haven't found out what ci of engine i have yet. All i can tell about the wheels is they are the split rim style. I haven't been up there for a week. Is the truck in your profile picture a semi? I like the ride height and location of  fuel tank. Is there any other difference besides engine, and frame between that and a 1 1/2 ton

Edited January 31, 2017 by 51 flathead

[51 flathead]

Has anybody done a 12 volt conversion with one of those alternaters that looks like a generator. I think i saw it on summit racing and was wondering if they are any good.

Edited January 31, 2017 by 51 flathead

[JBNeal]

Gener-nator conversions have been discussed, but they are a bit pricey...another option is a 12V generator

[51 flathead]

Yeah those gener-nators are fairly pricey.

[51 flathead]

[51 flathead]

Here is a picture of my truck I have a few more but they won't upload on my phone.

[51 flathead]

I have another question. Has anybody thought of having a tachometer? Where would you put one so it looks ok? And is it even possible with a generator?

[ggdad1951]

mine is here

 

 

[51 flathead]

I like that. How do you hook one up to a generator?

[ggdad1951]

6 minutes ago, 51 flathead said:

I like that. How do you hook one up to a generator?

hooks up to the coil, not the geni.

[51 flathead]

Ok thank you. I know on the older diesels you hook it to the alternator.

Edited February 3, 2017 by 51 flathead

[Merle Coggins]

Yes, there are tachs out there that convert the frequency of the alternating current in the alternator into RPM. Getting one that connects to the coil wires is much simpler.

Here's mine

[DJ194950]

Many vehicles/machinery had the tach to the gauge by a mechanical connection similar to a speedo cable. Cars had some early tachs by cable and hooked to the generator or other mechanical driven connection point,  cam/cam driven gear/ mag. /etc. . My friends 62 Vette was hooked to the distributor as the mechanical hookup which not uncommon in that era.

DJ

[51 flathead]

Does anybody on here know how to use leading for body filler instead of bondo. Eastwood sells a kit and I thought about trying to learn. I know bondo is easier, but doesn't leading have more benefits?