....by previous owner1949 Dodge B1b 108 1/2 ton corner window cab pickup. Total frame-off restoration completed in 2002. Less than 200 miles since motor rebuilt. Current owner is second owner. Truck originated in western Oklahoma. Truck has either all original parts/accessories, or correct replacements. Manual 4-speed trans. Painted the original color scheme. You can stick a magnet to every sqare inch of this truck! Interior restored with new headliner and door/kick panels. Seat is original w/ new upholstery. Bed floor restored with oak. Oak panels have 11 coats of finish applied. New B.F. Goodrich Silvertown bias-ply tires from Coker Tire in Tn. The photos represent the truck well, and speak for themselves.
I built this truck mostly as a personal challenge. Once I was finished, I had several folks that saw the truck say that I should take it out to a car show. The truck has been to several shows since, and it has won it's class in EVERY show that it has been entered...including the best of show for Dodge at the Midwest All-Truck Nationals in Kansas City, Mo and class winner at the Mopar Event in Carlisle, Pa. I have been humbled with the response that I have had when the truck has been out. The truck has primarily been driven in town and to neighboring towns. I have never had a problem with it mechanically. The top end speed is around 45mph. The fuel gauge does not work...it was this way when I got the truck and I simply have never gotten to it. I imagine that it is the sending unit. The factory radio is intact. It lights up, but I am unable to get sound from it. I have never had it checked out. Again, a seemingly minor fix. This truck is so meticulously original that the original dealer key ring from Clinton, Oklahoma still holds the ignition key! The truck truly is of museum quality, and could be utilized to represent even the best Dodge dealership in the country! Or...if you are like me...it would look great sitting in your drive. I am having to reluctantly part with my truck due to health reasons. I would really like to see it go to a good home.
Please feel free to ask questions. I would be happy to show the truck to anyone who wishes to see it, and I would encourage this if possible. You will not be disappointed with this truck! I have been seeing trucks that do not hold a candle to this one in regard to restoration and rarity sell at farm sales here in the midwest for 12 - $13,000 every weekend. Heck, you don't even have to wait all day at an auction to have the opportunity to buy the best old Dodge that you will see for a long time.
