Bkelly401 Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Hello All, I picked up a 47 WC dodge truck in October and new absolutely nothing about the flathead six. Since October I’ve picked up a used flathead six, installed it into truck, rebuilt ball and ball carburetor, cleaned up starter, and the motor fired right up. I’ve got a coat of paint onto the cab since the cold weather is arriving in PA. Ordered some fiberglass fenders, can’t take the banging anymore from hammering out the dents on the old fenders LOL Ive learned a hell of a lot in a little over a month now from this forum and just diving into it. I would like to thank everyone for documenting there knowledge of these fine machines. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 welcome! PICTURES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Welcome Bill! There's a lot of great advice on this forum. Enjoy your truck! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkelly401 Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 So my picture files where way to large. But I figured out how to shrink them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkelly401 Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 So my picture files where way to large. But I figured out how to shrink them. here is a few more 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1949 Wraith Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 She is looking good. I enjoy my '42. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 Nice Red....what color brand and code??? Just curious..... 48D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkelly401 Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 It’s redline red single stage from Eastwood. It’s the second time I ever painted a vehicle. First time was in the spring 67 Chevy C10 (In my driveway) a lot of wet sanding and buffing. I would say I’m a sander not a painter. Just like my profession (ironworker/welder) weld, grind. Paint then sand. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old CWO Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, Bkelly401 said: I I would say I’m a sander not a painter. That's funny - I am a grinder and not a welder! Nice truck, looks like you're having fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rogers Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 Welcome Bill. Your truck is coming along nicely. Looking good ! John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worden18 Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 Welcome! Love your truck. Keep us updated ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT81PlymouthPickup Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 Welcome Bill, your truck is looking sweet! I live just around the corner in Yardley. I Painted my 39 Plymouth with 1992 Ford Candy apple red. Looks almost identical to your color. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkelly401 Posted December 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Just my luck! I wanted a truck to match my Bike and every single one I see online is that color. Now I get the news there is a guy a few miles away that has the same truck and colors. Beautiful truck by the way. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DakotaFrank Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Welcome Bill from another newbie. You have accomplished a lot in a short period of time. Congrats! It looks great. I have always been a 6-cylinder Chevy pickup guy. 216s and 235s — OHV. So the flathead motors are new to me too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkelly401 Posted January 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 It’s been one month so here is an update. Snow and cold weather is slowing me down a bit but I refuse to stop. Had to put the bikes out in the cold under a tent and have the truck in the garage now. Did some painting in the tent with the bikes covered. Worse possible conditions 37* and raining 95% humidity and I have no clue what I’m doing. LOL. Here is some photos of the progress. Kids got me the front chrome pieces for Christmas. I have new interior and weather strips for windows and doors. Shouldn’t be much longer now that I’m indoors 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT81PlymouthPickup Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Looking good! Brings back memories of my build. Was fun some of the time, but took too long. Lols! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkelly401 Posted January 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 PT81. I have to stop by and look at your truck one of these weekends to get a visual of the bed mounting and some other gray areas I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT81PlymouthPickup Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 You can look all you want. Not sure how helpful I'll be? It's been about 25 years since I assembled mine. It's up on jack stands right now. I'm changing up some wheels and tires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkelly401 Posted April 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Some updated photos. Took the truck out for the first time to a local cruise night. I still have work to do on tailgate and other odds and ends. I brought her home on Oct 16th 2020. I’m a little beat up from all the sanding and sanding and sanding and it still looks like crap. But I’ve done the best I can do in my driveway with a HF paint gun. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veemoney Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) On 12/3/2020 at 4:23 PM, Old CWO said: On 12/3/2020 at 4:11 PM, Bkelly401 said: I I would say I’m a sander not a painter. That's funny - I am a grinder and not a welder! The truck is looking Great, Glad to see you got it together and on the road. Machinists and Fitters in the trades always called for a "More-On" when needing some molten metal added somewhere. ?? I'm a sander and grinder as well . Edited April 22, 2021 by Veemoney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 looking good....paint is likely better than factory! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 13 hours ago, Bkelly401 said: ... But I’ve done the best I can do in my driveway with a HF paint gun. Looks good from here... ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worden18 Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Lookin' good! Congrats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A. Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Looks very nice. Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagoneer Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 17 hours ago, Bkelly401 said: Some updated photos. Took the truck out for the first time to a local cruise night. I still have work to do on tailgate and other odds and ends. I brought her home on Oct 16th 2020. I’m a little beat up from all the sanding and sanding and sanding and it still looks like crap. But I’ve done the best I can do in my driveway with a HF paint gun. Congratulations as well. I purchased my own truck in need of... painting, and I am taking inspiration from your success at DIY home painting. I would love it if you can share some of that experience, and any tips on DIY home painting. Did you build yourself a makeshift paint booth? Color lessons? Number of coats? Clearcoats? Looks really sharp! That's a pandemic silver lining -- lots of time... for sanding...and a great truck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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