Vehicle Description
1950 Dodge B-4-D126
The B-series pickup trucks were sold from 1948 to 1953. They
replaced the prewar Dodge truck and were replaced by the Dodge C
series in 1954. The B-series trucks came in several different
variants. The B1-B were �-ton trucks standard with a 95 hp
flathead-straight-six engine.
A worker bee if you will, as most trucks of the vintage era were
used hard and ran to the end of their life. When one comes up fully
restored, with a good body, plus set up to deliver and show, it's a
true rarity. Here for your viewing and working pleasure we give you
a 1950 Dodge B-4-D126 stake body truck, fully functional and ready
to work, show, or promote your business.
Exterior
All business here, the body slathered in an industrial green that
shows some chip marks and touch ups but nothing remarkable. Pontoon
style fenders lead back to a centrally hinged hood with simple
DODGE block lettering below. Round marker lights ride atop the
fenders and are above the headlights with their chrome trim rings
that flank the green painted, straw color pinstriped grille
assembly. A white insert within the grille announces the duties of
this truck, Job Rated, summing it all up. Black steel running
boards flow from behind the fenders and give easy entry to the
passenger compartment. Speaking of the cab, the doors are adorned
with large chrome mirrors and the Pilot Cab design is present and
accounted for with a split dual pane windshield and rear cab corner
glass. Up top factory clearance lighting is on and looking just
fab. A full oak-built stake body box sits on the back of the truck
and presents with black steel framing for the slightly weathered
finish of the wood. Large black mud flaps protect the drivers
behind you from flying rocks and debris kicked up by the dual rear
6.50-16 tires mounted on black steel wheels.
Interior
Swinging open the all steel doors we are greeted with
utilitarianism on the inside of doors. Body matching green colored
steel panels make up the lower 2/3rd of the doors and up top is a
simple oxblood vinyl panel that houses the window crank and door
release handle. An oxblood colored vinyl bench seat stretches from
door to door and can accommodate 3 passengers with ease. A black
steering wheel fronts the very basic dash that is made up of
centrally located pods, one containing vital engine monitoring
gauges below the speedometer and the other a speaker grille with a
black insert panel below. Between these twin pods are various pulls
for cabin functions and all this sits within a champagne full metal
jacket steel dash. A dark green carpet is down below and displays
in lightly used condition with the gear shifter and parking brake
levels protruding.
Drivetrain
Under the massive hood lies the heart of the truck. A well restored
and great running 218ci L-head inline 6-cylinder mill topped by a
1-bbl carb making 96hp lies within, backed up by a 4-speed manual
transmission. A heavy-duty rear axle assembly with 4.78 gearing is
on the back and ready for whatever you can throw at it or in the
truck for that matter. We note a fully operational PTO is attached
to the transmission and ready to work with the pull of a lever.
Undercarriage
While too massive to fit on our lift we do note 4-wheel manual drum
brakes, single exhaust to expel spent fossils, and heavy-duty leaf
spring suspension all around. Other than the usual surface rust
there is no invasive cancer to note save for around the battery
tray, some leaks are present but nothing to be alarmed about. She's
ready to deliver boys!!!
Drive-Ability
The truck fired to life and performed well on our test track here
at the Classic Auto Mall. I almost felt like a big rig driver
behind the wheel and this drive was more my speed versus driving a
circa 1978 White Freightliner, truck driving school was over... I
thoroughly enjoyed myself on the drive as the truck has adequate
acceleration, respectable bias free braking and was surprisingly
easy to drive. All functions were operating during my drive, I'm
living the dream kids!!!
A worker, show-er, goer, or a great promotional piece for your
business, the choice is yours! Great style and performance for a
big truck that we're proud to have in our Hallowed Halls. Come
visit the Classic Auto Mall and find your own personal throwback
rig, and haul in style!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
