minicooper Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Great photo, what a sweet pup! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minicooper Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 On holidays I usually do something community oriented instead of vacationing. This U.S. Memorial Day I decided to pick trash along the highway near our place and of course the '52 was my companion. This road was first paved by the county, probably early 1950's (they dug the fill dirt for it from our property from what I can tell) and I'm sure there was a B series Dodge doing the work. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minicooper Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) Here's a B Series 20 minutes up the road from us in 1950. These black and whites are from a ferry that crossed the Chattahoochee River from the mid 1800's century to the mid 1950's. They're not great as they came from a an Atlanta news paper article about the ferry. Since the article was from 1950, I assume that the Dodge is a 1948-50? Edited May 26, 2020 by minicooper bad grammer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trucker Tim Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Great pictures & story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom'sB2B Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 On 5/26/2020 at 8:54 AM, minicooper said: On holidays I usually do something community oriented instead of vacationing. This U.S. Memorial Day I decided to pick trash along the highway near our place and of course the '52 was my companion. This road was first paved by the county, probably early 1950's (they dug the fill dirt for it from our property from what I can tell) and I'm sure there was a B series Dodge doing the work. Great picture. What kind of tires are those? I like the way they look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucker Tim Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 I have a set of "mud tires" on my Dakota that look to be similar. Love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1949 Wraith Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 I took delivery of my Canadian 1942 Fargo FL1 (WC) yesterday. She is fairly stock other than 15" rims and radials, plus 80's red velour covered bench. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minicooper Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 On 7/7/2020 at 10:56 PM, tom'sB2B said: Great picture. What kind of tires are those? I like the way they look. Thanks! They are Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac LT215/85R16. I swapped out the stock 15” wheels for 16’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucker Tim Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 22 hours ago, 1949 Wraith said: I took delivery of my Canadian 1942 Fargo FL1 (WC) yesterday. She is fairly stock other than 15" rims and radials, plus 80's red velour covered bench. What A Fantastic Truck!!! Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billrigsby Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) Restarting my project after years of it sitting. Got loads of NOS parts and it is in need of some TLC. Need to start on the engine now. Original Where we are at I have done the following to it so far..... Cab, doors, fenders, etc. were sent to Arizona and dipped to remove all rust, this was a non-acid dip. Entire body including bed have been primed with DP40 Epoxy primer, interior has a base coat of the correct dark green, engine compartment has a base coat of gloss black. Frame and springs were sandblasted primed with DP40 Epoxy primer, and have a base coat of gloss black. All brake components including lines, slave cylinders, adjusters and liners are new and installed. All spring shackles and hardware, wheel bearings and seals, king pins, tie rod ends etc. are either new or NOS, primered, painted (where applicable) and installed. Gas tank has been etched and lined with epoxy tank liner, all lines are new, primered, painted and installed. Have the following NOS items, running boards, seat bottom, crank shaft, most if not all of the gauges, floor mat, maybe some other stuff. A new wiring harness has been made to an exact replica of the original using correct cloth covered wire but with a modern internal plastic coating. Steering wheel and horn button have been meticulously restored. Stock tube radio has been rebuilt and works. Stock hater has been restored and works Basically I have everything needed to assemble this vehicle and then some... Three engines (two tore down) (one complete with transmission and pto) two additional transmissions (one a fluid drive), two radiators (one dis-assembled), nine original wheels, four with tires for mobility. All stainless trim, no glass except for the two round corners (all other is flat and easily cut from the existing pieces which are cracked. Most all of the interior items such as gauge interiors, heater etc. are primered and painted I have probably left out a bit, I have not looked it over in quite a while. The vehicle and most all of this has been stored in the shop but I have two large and one small crate outside. Edited July 21, 2020 by billrigsby 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucker Tim Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Fantastic Job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Great progress! When ready, you will really enjoy the first drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyK Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 7/20/2020 at 8:25 PM, billrigsby said: Restarting my project after years of it sitting. Got loads of NOS parts and it is in need of some TLC. Need to start on the engine now. Original Where we are at I have done the following to it so far..... Cab, doors, fenders, etc. were sent to Arizona and dipped to remove all rust, this was a non-acid dip. Entire body including bed have been primed with DP40 Epoxy primer, interior has a base coat of the correct dark green, engine compartment has a base coat of gloss black. Frame and springs were sandblasted primed with DP40 Epoxy primer, and have a base coat of gloss black. All brake components including lines, slave cylinders, adjusters and liners are new and installed. All spring shackles and hardware, wheel bearings and seals, king pins, tie rod ends etc. are either new or NOS, primered, painted (where applicable) and installed. Gas tank has been etched and lined with epoxy tank liner, all lines are new, primered, painted and installed. Have the following NOS items, running boards, seat bottom, crank shaft, most if not all of the gauges, floor mat, maybe some other stuff. A new wiring harness has been made to an exact replica of the original using correct cloth covered wire but with a modern internal plastic coating. Steering wheel and horn button have been meticulously restored. Stock tube radio has been rebuilt and works. Stock hater has been restored and works Basically I have everything needed to assemble this vehicle and then some... Three engines (two tore down) (one complete with transmission and pto) two additional transmissions (one a fluid drive), two radiators (one dis-assembled), nine original wheels, four with tires for mobility. All stainless trim, no glass except for the two round corners (all other is flat and easily cut from the existing pieces which are cracked. Most all of the interior items such as gauge interiors, heater etc. are primered and painted I have probably left out a bit, I have not looked it over in quite a while. The vehicle and most all of this has been stored in the shop but I have two large and one small crate outside. who/where in AZ did the dip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billrigsby Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 3 hours ago, LazyK said: who/where in AZ did the dip? They do not seem to have a website, but still there. this was done in 92, $700 for 5 rims, 5 rim rings 2 fenders and the cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 9:59 AM, pflaming said: Now here’s one you won’t see everyday. Guess year and model! This thing needs "BIG JAMOKE" painted on the door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucker Tim Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 I think we talked about this unique rig a while back? Too Cool anyway!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 On the back is an orchard sprayer. Probably for citrus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim G Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I got the Fargo home today after 20 years or so in storage, I bought it in the mid '80s as a project for me and my Dad (he was a garage mechanic and Mopar man) just a few minor things, needs the rear end finished up, brake line and or horn. Not sure what the engine is, it was a rebuilt back in the day, and My Dad and I rebuilt it in the early '90s after a frost plug fell out and it over heated. I had lots of adventures with it, it once was my daily driver, loved it, cruising speed of 45, I have had it up to a mile a minute a few times, felt like the end of the world! Model, FM2 - 2 6 Thankyou for having me! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucker Tim Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Great story & fantastic old truck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanda62 Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Finally got to the old Gulf station in Quincy, FL just up the road from where I live and took some pictures. It is not a working station but is set up with all kinds of memorabilia and from the street sure looks like it operates. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanda62 Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Another pic. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingminer49er Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) Judy needed a table for her yard sale. Video at Edited August 8, 2020 by vikingminer49er 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallytoo Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) my b-1-fa dwarfed by a 70s diamond reo. Edited August 30, 2020 by wallytoo 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucker Tim Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 Love~em Both!!!!!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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