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Hello,


Brand new to the forum. Would like some help. Picked up a 1951 dodge truck, however I am having difficulty determining the model. Attached is a picture. There are no vin plates unfortunately.

 

Any help is appreciated.

 


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Looks like a 1951-52 B3 truck with 1948-50 B1/B2 Doors.

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'53 has different rear fenders.  Does the dash have a chrome metal plate in the middle or plastic script that says "Dodge" ('53 model).

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hard to tell from the picture, but the door water channels make it look like a B1 or a B2.  For a definitive answer we'd need pics of the dash.  It looks like you have a mongrel body.

 

B1 1948

B2 1949-50

B3 1951-1952

B4 1953

 

There are a ton of differences if you really get into it, to name a few quick off the top of my head:

  1. rear fenders (as mentioned)
  2. dash script (as mentioned)
  3. door crease (as mentioned)
  4. seat
  5. seat pan
  6. rear cab bracing
  7. water channel around the door
  8. hood
  9. grill
  10. grill top center badging
  11. wiper placement
  12. gauges
  13. factory radio cut out
  14. hood props
  15. horn button
  16. parking brake
  17. trans (synchro gears vs. non)
  18. anti-squeak on windhshield
  19. door seal location
  20. door sill panel
  21. window cranks
  22. interior door handles
  23. exterior door handles
  24. escutcheon type of interior handles
  25. interior door cover panel
  26. interior stamping on door

 

I'm sure there are more that I forgot

 

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