1951 Dodge ranch truck

[Bobacuda]

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. 

[Bobacuda]

[Bobacuda]

[Bobacuda]

[BobK]

One thing it dosn't need is paint.............. Maybe just some "shine juice"......... Looks good as is.  IMO

 

 

[Los_Control]

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.

[Young Ed]

Project for sure but it looks pretty good for sitting for so long!

[JBNeal]

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.

[9 foot box]

   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.

[Bobacuda]

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. 

 

[Brent B3B]

 

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 

[ggdad1951]

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!

[RobertKB]

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. 

[Old CWO]

Sweet truck.  Maybe give it the linseed oil treatment while it's waiting it's turn for attention.  

[Plymouthy Adams]

I think I need a tetanus booster just looking at the pictures.....have fun with the beast