thedahmer Posted December 2, 2006 Report Posted December 2, 2006 Is this in your neighborhood??? looks pretty solid http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Other-Pickups-1950-Dodge-B-2-B-Pilothouse-Pickup-Truck-Half-Ton-RUNS_W0QQitemZ280055452423QQihZ018QQcategoryZ6197QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote
52B3B108 Posted December 2, 2006 Report Posted December 2, 2006 Lee, I'll let you answer thedahmer's question but, instead of this guy selling his truck, we should get him to join the Pilothouse club. I see there's a new member next door to you in Johnston. Quote
Lee Exline Posted December 3, 2006 Report Posted December 3, 2006 Sorry it took me so long to notice the post! It is about 150 miles due north of me. Went right by there last weekend when I took the aunt back home to Rochester after Thanksgiving. Johnston on the other hand is about 5 miles away Quote
Lee Exline Posted December 3, 2006 Report Posted December 3, 2006 Is this a factory truck radio? looks like a passenger car radio. Quote
Reg Evans Posted December 3, 2006 Report Posted December 3, 2006 Yes..either a Mopar Model 602 or 802. Quote
Mario Loya B1B Posted December 4, 2006 Report Posted December 4, 2006 Can anyone tell me if this is a spare tire mount? I was under the impression the spare tire was stored under the bed. This truck pictured is a 1950 B2B. My truck is a 1949 B1B. Would it be "incorrect" for the year to mount a spare on the side of my truck. Quote
Steven Hood Posted December 4, 2006 Report Posted December 4, 2006 I hope I will be corrected if I'm wrong, but I believe that is an aftermarket accessory item. Mario, you are correct, it would have been slung under the rearend. Quote
Steven Hood Posted December 4, 2006 Report Posted December 4, 2006 and Reg, I believe that is a Mopar 802. I think 602's only had 4 preset buttons, 802's had 5. Quote
Reg Evans Posted December 4, 2006 Report Posted December 4, 2006 I had a 602 around here a while ago and don't remember noticing any less push buttons on the face of it. I though the 602 just had less tubes in it than the 802 but don't know for sure. Here's what B and B's book says about the radio. The radio in the green truck looks like it's missing the bottom button. I agree with Steven that the bed side spare mount is an after market item. Wish I had one. Quote
Steven Hood Posted December 4, 2006 Report Posted December 4, 2006 Did anybody ever notice that in that picture in Don Bunn's book, the radio has a white or ivory face? I've never seen one of those. They almost always have a dark face. Mine does. Quote
Reg Evans Posted December 4, 2006 Report Posted December 4, 2006 Did anybody ever notice that in that picture in Don Bunn's book, the radio has a white or ivory face? I've never seen one of those. They almost always have a dark face. Mine does. Steven, Do you have a 602? Quote
Guest Dave Claussen Posted December 5, 2006 Report Posted December 5, 2006 I have one that's similar to your's, Mario, but I can't say for sure if it's something that was original to the truck. I also had the crossmember under the bed but it didn't have any of the hardware to attach the tire to it. If you want I could take a picture of it (the side mount) just for kicks and giggles so you could see what it looks like. I plan on using it for my spare, I'm not really concerned about whether it's an original or not. My idea is to put a good spare on it and get a cover to dress it up a little. You could probably do the same if you weren't going for a true blue restoration. It looks plenty sturdy. Quote
Steven Hood Posted December 5, 2006 Report Posted December 5, 2006 Steven, Do you have a 602? Evening, Reg! No. I have an 802. Even have a copy of the installation instructions. Hey, I should send that to Bob for the DPETCA site. I forgot I even had it until I started typing this. Why do you ask, Reg? Steve Quote
Reg Evans Posted December 5, 2006 Report Posted December 5, 2006 Oh.....I just wondered if they looked different than an 802. Quote
Steven Hood Posted December 5, 2006 Report Posted December 5, 2006 Here is a picture of a 602. 5 buttons total, 4 presets. Quote
Reg Evans Posted December 5, 2006 Report Posted December 5, 2006 Thanks Steve. Sure enough...less buttons. Quote
Mario Loya B1B Posted December 5, 2006 Report Posted December 5, 2006 Dave, that would be great. My truck doesn't have either type of mount. If I can find the side mount hardware and a spare rim for my 1/2 ton, I would do it. I really like the look of a nice looking spare tire on the side of the bed. Quote
52B3B108 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Posted December 6, 2006 When I first bought my truck someone had taken the plate that the tire lays on under the truck and modified it for a sidemount. I plan on putting one back on the same way because a lot of farmers had them that way when I was growing up and they're much easier to get too. When I ever get it done I'll submit a picture. Quote
Guest Dave Claussen Posted December 6, 2006 Report Posted December 6, 2006 Sent you a message on the PM. Dave Quote
Mario Loya B1B Posted December 7, 2006 Report Posted December 7, 2006 Does anyone if this radio described as an 802 Deluxe (notice 7 buttons) will fit the factory cutout for my 49 B1B Seller describes it as "radio is correct for all 1946 1947 1948 CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DODGE and DeSOTO cars." Will it work for my truck without any modifications? Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Posted December 7, 2006 Hi. BobT from the P15-D24. That spare tire holder for side of the bed does not look too difficult to fabricate. Pretty simple. Far as I know, the 602 and 802 radios fit in exactly the same size opening. You can use either in a 47 Plymouth, for example.....only one hole choice there. Parts manual (car) pic of the 802 and attaching items. And the 602.... The antenna that was used on the cars.....cowl mount on the curve. 802 radio in the 47 Plymouth.......right of speedometer, left side of dash center section. Quote
Mario Loya B1B Posted December 7, 2006 Report Posted December 7, 2006 Thanks Bob. I knew one of you guys from the other forum could provide some insight. I went ahead and bought the 802 on eBay, since that was a cheaper option to repairing my current radio with updated parts. The radio I currently have in the truck is a 2 part unit (Philco head end and a box bolted to the firewall). The head end doesn't have any presets, so as far as I'm concerned this is an upgrade. Quote
Vintrader Posted December 7, 2006 Report Posted December 7, 2006 Can anyone tell me if this is a spare tire mount? I was under the impression the spare tire was stored under the bed. This truck pictured is a 1950 B2B. My truck is a 1949 B1B. Would it be "incorrect" for the year to mount a spare on the side of my truck. I have seen this type of mount before but only on 116 or longer wheel base trucks. I figured you would need the extra space from the cab to the fender for the tire. I agree that it would be a simple fabrication. I would also make a flat plate for the inside of the bed, big enough for all the mounting bolts. This would help distribute the stress from the vibration. Dutch Quote
Guest Dave Claussen Posted December 9, 2006 Report Posted December 9, 2006 Is this in your neighborhood??? looks pretty solidhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Other-Pickups-1950-Dodge-B-2-B-Pilothouse-Pickup-Truck-Half-Ton-RUNS_W0QQitemZ280055452423QQihZ018QQcategoryZ6197QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem It went for $2425 and had 30 bids. I put it on my watch list just for fun. Nice truck. Someone got a good one. Quote
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