52 b3d "Little Blue Truck"

[jpartington]

After all the posts I've made seeking help, I am finally starting a build thread. I will post up some pictures soon. Right now just getting something started.

Edited April 8, 2017 by jpartington

[jpartington]

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Not a great picture but got the tail light all done.

[jpartington]

Found myself a horn ring that wasn't broken. On the old ring one of the archs was broken out.

[jpartington]

Been working on collecting parts and cleaning them up and powder coating.

[jpartington]

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The truck has been sitting in the garage for a while so in the meantime it has become a nice shelf. There is normally more stuff on it.

[jpartington]

And this is why I'm calling it the little blue truck. It doesn't exactly look like the truck in the book but I like to read these books to my daughter. And she enjoys them so that's what we're sticking with  

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[Fowl Jeff]

I like the name! I showed your book pictures to my wife and we're going to buy them for the grandkids..

[jpartington]

There is a few of these books in the series. They are fun

[Young Ed]

My boys approve of your name. They got excited when they saw pictures of books they have.

[jpartington]

I might get some kind of a plaque made at some point and put it somewhere on the truck

[ggdad1951]

On 4/8/2017 at 1:06 AM, jpartington said:

Make sure to paint the inside of the part on the right to get the most out of the light.  Contrary to popular opinion, white will kick out more light than a shiny silver.

[jpartington]

I believe you mean the left   but yes I did paint it now. Went with black haha. That was what I had laying around. I figured I would just lay some reflective tape or something down in there to make sure the light will be its brightest. Or white tape

Edited April 9, 2017 by jpartington

[ggdad1951]

3 hours ago, jpartington said:

I believe you mean the left   but yes I did paint it now. Went with black haha. That was what I had laying around. I figured I would just lay some reflective tape or something down in there to make sure the light will be its brightest. Or white tape

Left right ahhhhhh

[jpartington]

Was there a standard size tire for these trucks? I'm hoping to make new tires the next big purchase, but I would like to make sure I get the correct size  there are some mismatched ones on it right now

[JaysonK]

Love the truck. where are you getting your parts?

[jpartington]

Some from forum members, DCM, Roberts, and some from a truck that a friend bought to use as a lawn ornament 

Edited April 21, 2017 by jpartington

[JaysonK]

On 4/18/2017 at 9:39 PM, jpartington said:

Was there a standard size tire for these trucks? I'm hoping to make new tires the next big purchase, but I would like to make sure I get the correct size  there are some mismatched ones on it right now

I am interested to know as well...PO did not keep regular size on the truck......put too wide rear tireson..... I would like to get nicer rims and white walls...anyone know the original size, back spacing? 

[jpartington]

Am I able to purchase a new sticker for my air cleaner that is a stock replica?

[jpartington]

If I want to powder coat the horn, what is under the cap at the top of the picture? I just don't want to take it apart and have parts fly out. Or just go ahead and powder coat it and have there be plastic parts in there that can melt when I cook it.

[Desotodav]

4 hours ago, jpartington said:

Am I able to purchase a new sticker for my air cleaner that is a stock replica?

I'm sure that Neil would have them at The Old Plym Cafe (he's a member here)...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1940-1950s-Mopar-New-Engine-Decal-Set-Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge-Desoto-1946-1948-/311870960978