Worden18 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) The other day we were driving through Winona, MN (just 35 min from my home) and my son spotted this Pilothouse truck in the alley behind a small car dealer. I swung the car around so we could take a closer look. Not sure if it is for sale or not as the area where it sat had other old cars/trucks there, including 2 pre-war Mopars (one was a Desoto). Don't ask me why I didn't take pics of those as well; I wasn't thinking. The lean-to where the pre-war cars were was attached to the dealership, so all the cars might be his personal stash, not sure. The last time the truck was licensed was 1990. Looked like it had the typical rust and wear and tear, but overall it has potential. I'm gonna try and get back there and find out the story behind it. Can anyone tell me what year it is? My first guess was 1949 but I'm still learning about the grill differences, etc. on these trucks. Also, is that bumper factory? I guess I was excited to see it because you just never see these trucks around here.... Edited September 18, 2017 by Worden18 2 Quote
Young Ed Posted September 18, 2017 Report Posted September 18, 2017 48-50 I'm not sure if there is anyway to know from pictures beyond that. The floor shift could be 48-49 but it could just be a 4spd too. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted September 18, 2017 Report Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) Like Ed said... I'd bet on '48 or '49 based on the stainless grill bars. If it was a '50 those would be an option. The bumper itself is stock, but the "grill guard" attached above it is aftermarket, or home built. Edited September 18, 2017 by Merle Coggins Quote
ggdad1951 Posted September 19, 2017 Report Posted September 19, 2017 I think the bumpers would have been black stock, not chromed? Quote
Young Ed Posted September 19, 2017 Report Posted September 19, 2017 3 hours ago, ggdad1951 said: I think the bumpers would have been black stock, not chromed? Is that chrome or silver paint? The correct color for the 39-47 is argent silver. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 19, 2017 Report Posted September 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Young Ed said: Is that chrome or silver paint? The correct color for the 39-47 is argent silver. argent, color of silver...so argent silver is actually.....wait for it......silver silver...... 1 Quote
48Dodger Posted December 8, 2017 Report Posted December 8, 2017 48-49 has the floor lever pull brake.....50 has the under the dash T handle pull brake. Its hard to see from the picture posted. 48D Quote
Brent B3B Posted December 13, 2017 Report Posted December 13, 2017 On December 8, 2017 at 7:08 AM, 48Dodger said: 48-49 has the floor lever pull brake.....50 has the under the dash T handle pull brake. Its hard to see from the picture posted. 48D Shhh, don't tell (Rob) my b3hh he has a floor hand brake instead of the "T" under the dash brake. 1 Quote
RonaldC Posted December 20, 2017 Report Posted December 20, 2017 cant tell for sure from pics, but the one thing that everyone is correct on is, it is either 48 or 49 based on floor shift and gauge configuration. 50 and 51 had gauge in a square cluster, not a row. Quote
RonaldC Posted December 20, 2017 Report Posted December 20, 2017 Did 49 still have vent window? I think it is 48.... Quote
Blue Posted December 20, 2017 Report Posted December 20, 2017 It looks like a 48/49, those years used silver bars. 50 had painted bars. The 50 still had a rectangular instrument cluster, that changed in 51. Quote
Reg Evans Posted December 21, 2017 Report Posted December 21, 2017 2 hours ago, RonaldC said: Did 49 still have vent window? I think it is 48.... All Pilot House trucks could be ordered with wing windows. Quote
Mike36 Posted December 21, 2017 Report Posted December 21, 2017 14 hours ago, BlueberryDodge said: It looks like a 48/49, those years used silver bars. 50 had painted bars. The 50 still had a rectangular instrument cluster, that changed in 51. I had a 50 with SS grille bars. It was original. Quote
Blue Posted December 21, 2017 Report Posted December 21, 2017 18 minutes ago, Mike36 said: I had a 50 with SS grille bars. It was original. Thanks for the info. The Dodge history book I have stated 50 had painted bars ( Korean war rationing?). I wonder if yours was a late 49 titled in 50? Quote
Mike36 Posted December 21, 2017 Report Posted December 21, 2017 Would have been, gone too many years to check it out. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted December 21, 2017 Report Posted December 21, 2017 Stainless grill bars were optional for the B-2 series trucks. They were standard equipment on the B-1 series light trucks, and optional on the medium and large trucks. Quote
Blue Posted December 21, 2017 Report Posted December 21, 2017 8 hours ago, Merle Coggins said: Stainless grill bars were optional for the B-2 series trucks. They were standard equipment on the B-1 series light trucks, and optional on the medium and large trucks. Excellent info. Thanks for clearing that up Merle. That is what I get for reading books. Quote
48Dodger Posted December 22, 2017 Report Posted December 22, 2017 On 12/20/2017 at 1:47 PM, RonaldC said: cant tell for sure from pics, but the one thing that everyone is correct on is, it is either 48 or 49 based on floor shift and gauge configuration. 50 and 51 had gauge in a square cluster, not a row. 1948 to 1950 same instrument dash.....1951 to 53 same instrument dash. 48D Quote
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