Trevor G Posted December 28, 2022 Report Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) I’ve had this one in the U.K. for the past 9 years and its been a great old truck. Edited December 28, 2022 by Trevor G 4 Quote
Larr991 Posted January 5, 2023 Report Posted January 5, 2023 This is my 53 Dodge that was used in our moving business. It must have not been used to much, as it only has 17,000 original miles. It was parked in the back corner of our building in 1969 when I was a kid and sat there until my retirement a few years ago. Everything is original on the truck, and it runs like a top. 9 2 Quote
FlashBuddy Posted January 5, 2023 Report Posted January 5, 2023 Wow, more photos? Would love a tour of the cab. Quote
Larr991 Posted January 5, 2023 Report Posted January 5, 2023 Here is some more pictures! I guess im glad i looked at the mileage, 11,883, less than I thought. The truck was original green. 3 Quote
bkahler Posted January 5, 2023 Report Posted January 5, 2023 I consider trucks like this to be unmolested examples Nice looking truck. 2 Quote
Larr991 Posted January 5, 2023 Report Posted January 5, 2023 Thank you, I appreciate that! I intend to keep it that way! I kind of wish it wasn't painted, but I understand why he did it to match the rest of the fleet. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 6, 2023 Report Posted January 6, 2023 14 hours ago, Larr991 said: Thank you, I appreciate that! I intend to keep it that way! I kind of wish it wasn't painted, but I understand why he did it to match the rest of the fleet. Wow, just wow! He is a thing of beauty! 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 6, 2023 Report Posted January 6, 2023 I doubt there is another B series COE truck with that low of mileage and still as factory built. A wonderful truck!? 1 Quote
David A. Posted January 6, 2023 Report Posted January 6, 2023 That’s fantastic! Thanks for the pictures. 1 Quote
47 dodge 1.5 ton Posted January 6, 2023 Report Posted January 6, 2023 Thanks for sharing, only a dream to drive that truck! Cant be many left in that condition! Do you know what motor and rear gears it has? 1 Quote
Larr991 Posted January 6, 2023 Report Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) I know it has the bigger 6 cyl in it. There must be a way to tell with serial number on rearend? Edited January 7, 2023 by Larr991 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 7, 2023 Report Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) Your truck should have the larger 265 engine in it as it is a 1953...J or K serirs...(6 lug nuts) If it's a "J" series it has a 2 speed Eaton 1350 series rear axle with the most likely ratio of 5.83/8.11. If your truck is a "K" series 2-1/2 tonner I cannot remember off the top of my head the ratio's offerered...I'd have to look it up. The K Models used the Eaton 1650 series 2 speed axles...pretty sure on that part. The axle ratio is stamped on top of the differential case. The truck model/ wheelbase, HP etc. Is on the drivers door hinge pillar. Edited January 7, 2023 by Dodgeb4ya 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 7, 2023 Report Posted January 7, 2023 Some specs on the B4 series COE J and K models... 1 1 Quote
Larr991 Posted January 7, 2023 Report Posted January 7, 2023 Name plate reads, B4 HMA 161 WB, MGVW 16250 Have to look on the rear to see if numbers are present. Thanks for that info, very helpful. Oh yes, by the way, all the books for the truck were present in the dash! 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 7, 2023 Report Posted January 7, 2023 Oh oh....you don't have the bigger COE...no 265. The pillar tag is a must! It's a 2 tonner. Yours has the 251. Here's your specs.... 1 1 Quote
Larr991 Posted January 7, 2023 Report Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) Oh wow, Thanks for that! Great to have that info. Thanks again! Edited January 7, 2023 by Larr991 2 Quote
Watash Posted January 8, 2023 Report Posted January 8, 2023 Okay, great info, but this link is for truck photos. Quote
LeRoy Posted January 8, 2023 Report Posted January 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, Watash said: Okay, great info, but this link is for truck photos. It's a picture of truck info, isn't that close enough? 1 Quote
wallytoo Posted January 8, 2023 Report Posted January 8, 2023 the moving truck is fantastic. not that i'm doubtful, but if it was parked in '69, that's 16 years of use, and to only have 11,000 miles, what kind of moving did the company do? across the street only? i travel through binghamton a few times per year. i would love to take a side trip to view this sometime, it is a treasure. Quote
Larr991 Posted January 8, 2023 Report Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, wallytoo said: the moving truck is fantastic. not that i'm doubtful, but if it was parked in '69, that's 16 years of use, and to only have 11,000 miles, what kind of moving did the company do? across the street only? i travel through binghamton a few times per year. i would love to take a side trip to view this sometime, it is a treasure. Anytime you want, let me know. I will tell you the whole story on this truck, and why it only has that many miles. Understood this was for pictures only, and it kind of got carried too far. Also have a 46 chevy 2 ton with 30,000 miles on it, can tell you why and what about that. For your info we ran the east coast, moving. Maybe one of the moderators can delete my whole section here. Sorry if i caused any disruption here. Edited January 8, 2023 by Larr991 Quote
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