Merle Coggins Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 11:32 AM, 5027 steve said: Thanks Merle...just occurs to me am I posting in the wrong section here??? I don't want to upset people on my first post.....Thanks Steve Expand You're not in the wrong section. It's perfectly fine here with your original thread. On 10/10/2017 at 11:36 AM, 5027 steve said: I can find any certain name for our rear ends.....do these have a certain name like regular mopars......83/4...Dana 60....or are They just refered to as a full floating axle???? Expand No special name for them. Just early 40's - 50's Mopar axles. I shouldn't be a full floating axle unless it's a 1 ton. It's hard to tell from your pictures, but it appears to be a 1/2 ton truck. Is it a B-2-B, or a B-2-C? "C" would be 3/4 ton, but would have the same style axle as a 1/2 ton. These have outer bearings supporting the axle shaft, so not a floating axle. The brake drums/hubs are on a tapered shaft and they can be a pretty tight fit to remove. You must have the proper puller tool to remove them. Other than that it's similar to a Mopar 8-3/4, but much smaller. Cars and trucks from that era utilized the same axle design, so differential assemblies can be swapped between them. there was an update in the early '50's that changed the spline count of the axle shafts, but other than that they are pretty much interchangeable. Quote
Mike36 Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 9:43 PM, 5027 steve said: Ok Any answers on the vacuum wipers??? Also I would like to keep original but have no knowledge about positive ground 6 6volt systems...did these trucks only come with one tailight??? And can directionals be added????? Thanks guys just the tip of the iceberg of my silly questions Expand Steve, there are no silly questions. All of us on here want to see these old Dodges running down the road, not sitting in an old shed or patch of weeds covered with dirt and full of mice. Ask away ! Quote
JaysonK Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 9:43 PM, 5027 steve said: Ok Any answers on the vacuum wipers??? Also I would like to keep original but have no knowledge about positive ground 6 6volt systems...did these trucks only come with one tailight??? And can directionals be added????? Thanks guys just the tip of the iceberg of my silly questions Expand There are a lot of experts on this page and several of us still have the 6 volt system but if you are looking for a close expert you can always check out your local farm tractor service rep. Lots of farm tractors use 6 volt systems. Quote
5027 steve Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Posted October 10, 2017 Thank you ...how about a suggestion on what to spray on my cowl vent door so I could possible get it to function again????PB blaster??? WD40??? Quote
T120 Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 1:45 AM, 5027 steve said: Ok here goes...what is the hook above our sterring wheel ???? It has no behind dash rods to it..... Expand The hook above the steering wheel was probably used for a defroster fan... 3 4 Quote
5027 steve Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Posted October 10, 2017 The truck spent it's life in Louisiana so probably a driver cooler lol 2 Quote
JaysonK Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 3:36 PM, 5027 steve said: Thank you ...how about a suggestion on what to spray on my cowl vent door so I could possible get it to function again????PB blaster??? WD40??? Expand I used Deep Creep to get it moving then took it off and used rust remover/inhibitor, put it back together with a little grease works great. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 3:41 PM, T120 said: The hook above the steering wheel was probably used for a defroster fan... Expand That's interesting. I'm sure it would be useful. I'd be a little concerned about that open fan blade spinning just under the steering wheel. Seems that one's fingers could get fairly close to it at times. I had to improvise a clip-on fan one day driving home in heavy rains. I had the heater fan on high and couldn't keep the windshield clear. Stopped at a truck stop and purchased a clip-on 12v fan and some towels. Clipped the fan onto the steering column and plugged it into my 12v power outlet, that runs off my 6v to12v converter. Between that and wiping constantly with the towels I was able to get home. What a memorable ride... Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 4:11 PM, Merle Coggins said: That's interesting. I'm sure it would be useful. I'd be a little concerned about that open fan blade spinning just under the steering wheel. Seems that one's fingers could get fairly close to it at times. I had to improvise a clip-on fan one day driving home in heavy rains. I had the heater fan on high and couldn't keep the windshield clear. Stopped at a truck stop and purchased a clip-on 12v fan and some towels. Clipped the fan onto the steering column and plugged it into my 12v power outlet, that runs off my 6v to12v converter. Between that and wiping constantly with the towels I was able to get home. What a memorable ride... Expand Driving one of these trucks in dense ground fog is real interesting too. I was down to about 10mph the last bit this morning. Glad I added extra lighting for this very condition. At least others can see me......... Jeff 1 Quote
5027 steve Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Posted October 10, 2017 Ok take me to a school men on the dash buttons Top row and little panel below that only has one knob on it Quote
5027 steve Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Posted October 10, 2017 1st row ---headlight-panel lights-ignition switch-choke-hand throttle???? 2nd row below :-* have no idea Quote
5027 steve Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Posted October 10, 2017 Parking brake way to right Cowl vent way underneath??? Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 Yup, you got it. The panel under the dash is probably your heater fan switch, or some other accessory that was added along the way. The headlight switch will turn on the parking lights at the first detent, then the parking lights will go out and the headlights come on at the second detent. The Panel switch will turn on your gauge backlights when on, if the Headlight switch is also on in either position. the Choke cable appears to have been replaced at one time, but should serve the same purpose. The Throttle knob allows you to lock the throttle at a certain position. You can use it for a raised idle for warm up, or as a poor man's cruise control. Depress the throttle pedal to the throttle opening you want, then pull out the Throttle knob until resistance is felt to hold it at that position. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 Interesting gauge panel. Were the originals gone, or damaged beyond repair? Quote
5027 steve Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Posted October 10, 2017 Yea I know Merle....the previous owner threw out the original gauges (ugg) I already talked with Kevin on this site and he has a set for me (Thank God) ...Kevin also said he can redo my Speedo -I LOVE THIS SITE 1 Quote
5027 steve Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Posted October 10, 2017 Ok again almost embarrassed to ask this but it appears these straight 6's didn't have a oil filter????? Quote
Reg Evans Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 10:00 PM, 5027 steve said: Ok again almost embarrassed to ask this but it appears these straight 6's didn't have a oil filter????? Expand It was an option and some buyers didn't see the need. Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted October 10, 2017 Report Posted October 10, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 10:00 PM, 5027 steve said: Ok again almost embarrassed to ask this but it appears these straight 6's didn't have a oil filter????? Expand It was an option . There are many for sale used on ebay with the replaceable inner filter element . Quote
johnsartain Posted October 11, 2017 Report Posted October 11, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 9:09 PM, 5027 steve said: 1st row ---headlight-panel lights-ignition switch-choke-hand throttle???? 2nd row below :-* have no idea Expand 2nd row below is likely the fresh air damper and the water valve for the heater. Quote
5027 steve Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Posted October 11, 2017 Still waiting on one of my original questions about paint ...it appears that under that spray can red is black ,would that be the original color ,also if I peel back the window rubber it is black underneath.....engine compartment is black - Thanks Steve Quote
ggdad1951 Posted October 11, 2017 Report Posted October 11, 2017 On 10/11/2017 at 12:01 PM, 5027 steve said: Still waiting on one of my original questions about paint ...it appears that under that spray can red is black ,would that be the original color ,also if I peel back the window rubber it is black underneath.....engine compartment is black - Thanks Steve Expand Then likely black. Your methods so far are the only real way to tell original color short of getting the build card, which can take 6 or more months if you can even get it The added control center for knobs would be for HEATER, AIR, DEFROST in no specified order as these were dealer or owner installed. Quote
5027 steve Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Posted October 11, 2017 Is this heater original or aftermarket??? Quote
5027 steve Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Posted October 11, 2017 Can someone inform me of what this is sticking out of the block??? Can't find answer in dodge repair Manuel Quote
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