Vehicle Description
To put it simply, Dodge never made a 1946 Pickup this nice! This
amazing half-ton truck is a "one-footer"; the closer you get, the
better it looks! The classic red and black paint finish is of the
highest quality and polished to brilliance. You know how some paint
jobs show swirls and scratches when seen from the right angle? Not
the case for this truck! It's a scavenger hunt to find any
blemishes at all.
Dodge trucks made between 1939 and 1947 were called "Job Rated"
trucks, and were built tougher than their predecessors thanks to
stronger steel and design improvements. WWII forced Dodge to
dedicate their output to Uncle Sam, but they were able to resume
civilian production two hours after the last military truck rolled
off the line.
Normally, the exterior design of the truck would have been updated
more in eight years, but wartime served as a time warp. We're glad
not much changed, because it looks great the way it is! All the
details that make old trucks cool are there, including big
headlights on the fenders, lots of grille area, running boards, and
a magnificent wood bed.
The engine power improved, up to 95hp from 75hp, and torque to
172ft/lbs. Postwar trucks also benefited from a strengthened
chassis and clutch housing, and a higher capacity radiator.
Upon arrival at Art & Speed, our intake inspection found that a
carb rebuild and master cylinder replacement were all that was
needed to get this working beauty up to snuff. We completed the
work, and though now over seventy years old, the truck still drives
well, shifts nicely through the gears, and stops just fine. It was
used for work as a service truck, but has now been restored beyond
new.
Inside, work-truck basic might appear spartan by modern standards,
but simple is good when a bench seat and a stock dash are all you
need to get from points A to B. Restoration quality on the inside,
by the way, stands up to the scrutiny of a one-foot inspection just
as well as the outside, undercarriage and engine compartment.
Call Art & Speed at (901) 850-0507 to learn more about this
stunning truck and how to make it yours. Get ready to be the center
of attention, because everyone's your friend when you're driving
this truck.
MECHANICAL
Periord Correct 230ci Flat Head Six Cylinder Engine
Non-Synchronous 4-Speed Manual Transmission
Single Barrel Carter Carburetor
CHASSIS
Drum Brakes
16'' Steel Wheels
Original Style Dodge Hub Caps
Firestone Transforce HT (LT215/85R16)
EXTERIOR
Magnificent Red Paint with Black Fenders
Grill and Rear Tailgate looks Beautiful
Straight Body Lines
Beautiful Chrome Trim
Wooden Truck Bed
Clear Headlights
Show Quality Chrome Front Grille Trim
Lights are working including running lights and turn signals
INTERIOR
Tight Brown Headliner
Brown Vinyl Door Panels
Primarily Red Interior Finish
Milk Chocolate Brown Bench Vinyl Seat
Split Windshield
Textured Black Floor Mat
Working Model-36 Mopar Deluxe Heater
Top- Mounted Windshield Wipers Work
Working Gauges
