Vehicle Description
Here are some of the highlights of this Dodge This 1947 Dodge has
history of being produced for World War II. The war ended and the
Dodge was never used by the military. Dodge then decided to convert
them back to 2 wheel drive and sell them to the public. This Dodges
last known job was plumbers truck. It was found in a barn in
Montana with a blown engine I purchased it and wanted to bring it
back to its original glory. We found a 1948 Dodge 218 engine,
rebuilt it and the 4 speed transmission. We did a body on
restorationnew brakes, NOS wheels, complete frame painting. The
body was in great shape but need some minor dent removal. This body
style had a roof opening (rumor is that the opening was for a
machine gunner to be lifted into the opening. The intent was for
the Dodge to be a escort vehicle). We decided to fill In the
opening with fiberboard and vinyl . If I do say so, it looks great.
It has original gauges in the dash, however the panel has been
changed to a 12 volt system. All wiring is brand new. We wanted the
Dodge to be known as a Dodge when it went down the street, thus the
decals on the side.( we have an extra set of decals that will go to
the new owner) The panel has been in one local car show where it
was voted to be in the top twenty cars Trophy and it also was given
the Mayors Trophy. The interior was designed and installed by Louis
Norby in Nisswa. The flooring has been completely redone in Hickory
planks.