Projects 1951 Dodge truck build

Just fiddling around before we weld the brackets on

 

Now that looks cool ! Hobo Jim

 

Never have seen one of those grills used on those dodge pickups. Looks good.

 

I like it, but the stock 52 grill leaves a lot to be desired.
I would be looking for a fix also.
On the other hand, the 49 grill is best ever

 

That's some outside the box thinking! I love it!

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I like it

 

The Caddy bumper ends just worked out perfect with the Desoto grill. It just happened that way, I bought the bumper ends and voila they worked!

 

Whatcha gonna put in the opening underneath the grille? It's a little more hole than grille....ABSOLUTELY has great possibilities!

 

I am unsure what to put in the opening, may just do a piece of louvered metal. I also may put some LED lighting in there. Any suggestions? I think it looks pretty wicked the way it is. Can't wait to bring it out in the spring!

 

Desoto/Cadillac grill combo in place

 

New headlight trim rings bought here on the HAMB

 

Those pilot house dodges are kinda neat. I actually like the fact that no one is repopping the sheet metal. We have parts of 4 pilot house trucks. two have the extra windows in the cab. one runs. any road your custom grill treatment is what will set your truck apart.

 

Me likey....

 

that is about the best a pilot house dodge can look! great work.

 

Stylin the 47 Chev fenders I picked up at ClassGlass yesterday in Cumberland Maryland. Great owner named Chris and fantastic shop. Makes alot of Hot Rod bodies and panels.

 

Recent progress

 

Very cool. Grill is unique. Love those pilot house trucks!!

 

Nice touches on body, what power train you using?

 

Running a 350 SBC that was in it when I bought the project. Otherwise it would be Mopar.

 

Just an update paint is in the process, pics coming.

 

Ivory on the roof

 

Seafoam Green from the 50's

 

Fantastic!!!

 

Thanks I can't wait to put all the chrome back on. Here is a rough mock up of the seats and console.

 

Love the blower case console!!!

 

Man I love this build! Hobo Jim

 

Mar-k used to have high side bed parts? Same exact bed 53-85... same cab 48-56...

Bruce Horkey has nice glass fenders. I want a set of 39-47 rears for my 49 B1b. Seen that done to one in Pierce County WA, much cleaner than the stock cycle fenders. And, if it is a tail dragger, the car fender skirts fit with some minor fender lip tweaking...

 

We made the bed out of bent plate steel. The fenders are 47 Chevrolet truck they just gave a better look.

 

Not knocking them. Anything is better than the stock 48-52 rear fenders. Mine is getting a 57 Fury 230 L6, 5spd and rear end out of a Ranger, and lots of wood. Bed floor, armrests, headliner, firewall pad cover, kick panels.... same way my grandfather had it. Just real wood as opposed to 1950s panel board.