Vehicle Description
1946 Dodge Pickup
The Dodge brothers, (John and Horace), got their start making parts
for Oldsmobile, Ford, and others; then they struck out on their
own, with the first Dodge Brothers automobile in 1914 instantly
earning a strong reputation and good sales. They did not build a
truck until World War I - and that was a panel van, not a pickup -
with a half-ton capacity and a 35 horsepower engine. In 1939, Dodge
introduced the concept of Job Rated, aimed at getting the customer
the truck that fit the job that he was buying it for. Truck
production lines had barely stopped when military orders poured in.
Dodge had established its successful four wheel drive combination
in 1934. Between 1942 and the declaration of peace in 1945, Dodge
built some 255,195 T-model trucks, (e.g. T214). This chassis became
the basis for the largely unchanged, civilian Power Wagon. These
were job rated as WC for half ton and WD for one ton. The 1939
styling continued through 1947 as the focus went on engineering and
production.
For consignment, a custom build with a unique look by utilizing the
majority of the frame and cab of the 1946 Dodge pickup. All custom
built from exterior to interior,the addition of LED lighting,
modern braking and suspension, and a reliable and powerful 350ci V8
wedged under the hood. A beautiful visually appealing truck with
many custom touches added nearly anywhere you look.
Exterior
Starting up front at the bulbous fenders with the pod encased
standoff LED headlights with halo capability and integral markers
mounted atop pontoon that flank an artistically curved horizontal
ribbed grille that move upward to a tall snub nosed V front end, it
has a fab look. A wide chrome cross separates the grille sections
and a small custom black bumper with strobe turn signal lighting
resides below. This chrome runs back the centrally hinged and side
louvered hood with the iconic ram hood ornament leading the way.
Everything is bathed in Gunmetal Gray Metallic which is buffed to a
deep shine. A few nicks. chips, bubbles and cracked body filler are
seen on this truck, but overall it is very nicely showing off its
gray side. Rounded doors allow for easy entrance and exit and small
peep mirrors are hanging off of both front A-pillars. The running
boards are custom made solid oak, and a custom oak bed is on the
back withhalf sides and a Schaffer's beer keg mounted toward the
front of the bed. Looking at the back of this truck, it is all
custom with more LEDs for the tail lighting and strobe turn
signals. A custom hitch with a chrome skull cover is noted along
with a black custom rear bumper. Chrome finished Astroblade 15-inch
wheels are on all 4 corners and are wrapped in skinny and fat
radial rubber.
Interior
Slate gray berber door panels are surrounded by Gunmetal Gray
Metallic steel and are dressed with shiny billet cranks and
actuators. Filling the gap between the doors are a pair of late
model well bolstered high back bucket seats. These are finished in
black broadcloth for the accuentated bolsters and smooth ivory
broadcloth inserts. An old school dash retains much of its original
charm, down to the factory speedometer which has white face Bosch
gauges floating around it. The remainder of the dash is gray metal
with a glovebox in front of the passenger and a flip out
touchscreen AM/FM/CD/DVD player and backup camera display is
mounted in the center with a row of toggles below. These switches
control the wipers, halo lighting, and underbody purple lighting. A
tilt steering column topped with a new Pilot wood rimmed wheel.
Gray berber carpet covers the floor and a Hurst ProMatic 2 shifter
rides on the hump along with a Equus white faced tachometer.
Drivetrain
Shoehorned underneath that 1947 Dodge hood is a beautifully painted
black block 350ci V8. Chrome is dressing things up for the valve
covers, air cleaner lid, and chrome alternator. It is topped by a
4-barrel Edelbrock 600cfm carburetor and backed by a TH350 3-speed
automatic. A 10 bolt rear handles the tire turning out back and our
consignor notes a new '32 Ford Hi-boy radiator has been
installed.
Undercarriage
Underneath we see light surface rust on the frame and flooring as
well as the body hangers. We note a few areas of invasive rust
appearing or what could possibly be porous welding areas on the
rear of the frame. Power disc brakes are on the front along with an
independent coil spring suspension and in the rear we see more
power discs and a ladder bar arrangement with coil over shocks. Our
consignor notes that the entire brake system, (pads, rotors,
calipers, lines, hoses, booster, master cylinder, and proportioning
valve), are all new. Shorty heads send spent fossils away from the
mighty mill and rearward through a pair of glasspack mufflers.
Drive-Ability
This snazzy truck fired right up and ran like a dream. It handled
very well and has some kick to it when you get a little goosey with
the boot. A comfortable ride, and definitely a head turner with its
mixture of 1947 and full on custom.
If you want custom, you have it in spades with this street rod
truck combo. Beautifully constructed with lots of custom trimmings
and a beautiful 350ci V8 under the hood. A snappy custom bed in
oak, a beer keg for looks, and an overall look that you will be the
only one to have this amalgamation of parts showing so well!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
