Bobacuda Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 We had a 1951 Dodge 1/2 ton on the ranch when I was a kid. It’s the truck I learned to drive. In the ‘70’s, the truck was sold by uncle to a local kid that drove the wheels off of it, then parked it on their ranch. I found out that the truck has been sitting outside for the past 45 yrs. I got to talking to the current owner, and he agreed to sell it back to me - it needs everything. But, no major dents or rust throughs. For $400, I got another project, and this one has sentimental value. Now I have to lube the doors and hood to get them opening, break the brake shoes loose from the drums, and drag it home - only about a mile. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BobK Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 One thing it dosn't need is paint.............. Maybe just some "shine juice"......... Looks good as is. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los_Control Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Thats pretty cool, love the story on it and looks pretty complete. Looking forward to a build thread on it .... love to follow the progress. The non paint looks like my truck when I got mine. .... just no paint left. Was a lot of work to get paint on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Project for sure but it looks pretty good for sitting for so long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 NICE...them extra holes in the bumper make me wonder if'n that buggy had a brush guard at one time...and since the underhood wiring appears intact, I'm guessing that some cats took shelter in the truck on occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9 foot box Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 You can’t beat the price and the Texas sun has the paint striped off. It may have a 51 title, but the dash is a 52-53. I’m not knowledgeable in B-Series, just an opinion. The chrome center on the grill and vent windows may just indicate a Deluxe cab with electric wipers and two visors. That’s a nice project to bring back home. Your last project was a Chevy wagon, how did that turn out? It seems that if a person bides their time, a good deal will eventually turn up. It worked for me, in a recent 48 Ply Club Coupe for a 41 Dodge truck trade. The Coupe needed everything, I’m driving the truck daily, after changing a few cobbled changes that were done to the truck. Rick D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobacuda Posted March 8 Author Report Share Posted March 8 9’ Box - One thing I am not short on is projects. I am in the the very final stage of gremlin chasing on the 67 Barracuda convertible. Meanwhile, the 54 Chevy wagon has its drivetrain in operating order. I won’t pull it apart till I am confident the Barracuda can leave the shop. After the Wagon, it will either be an e-body Barracuda (I have 2), or the 51 truck. BTW, truck originally had a blue cab and a black bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 I remember a few years ago Bob, someone was giving me a hard time about having a few trucks….. hmmmm 😂 cool story indeed. (now if you would just make it to the bbq in CA…..) my 53 had that electric starter doohickey on the firewall also but, I switched it and the starter out. This will be fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 5 hours ago, 9 foot box said: You can’t beat the price and the Texas sun has the paint striped off. It may have a 51 title, but the dash is a 52-53. I’m not knowledgeable in B-Series, just an opinion. Actually the dash center badge makes it a 51 or 52, the 53 had the plastic "DODGE" badge. As for the truck project in general, brigning home and gettting back on the road some family history is fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 17 hours ago, Bobacuda said: After the Wagon, it will either be an e-body Barracuda (I have 2), or the 51 truck. BTW, truck originally had a blue cab and a black bed. Gotta be the truck! That will be a great project! I also think it would look very nice in its original colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old CWO Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Sweet truck. Maybe give it the linseed oil treatment while it's waiting it's turn for attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 I think I need a tetanus booster just looking at the pictures.....have fun with the beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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