Vehicle Description
1950 Dodge Pickup
"You'll like the way the Dodge "Job Rated" pick ups cut your
hauling costs. That's because they're "Job Rated," from engine to
rear axle, to give maximum performance at lower cost. Safety and
comfort are outstanding features. They're not only sized for big
loads, they're easy to load too. Combining handsome appearance with
practical utility, you'll find these pick ups the most economical,
dependable, and longest lasting that your money can buy!" From the
1950 Dodge Truck brochure
For consignment, a 1950 Dodge pickup with a title verified 46,851
actual miles, family owned for over 35 years and now packing a
350ci Chevrolet V8 with aluminum heads. We get our share of classic
Chevy and Ford trucks, so the occasional Dodge B-series is a
welcome addition to our vast inventory.
Exterior
The Dark Red paint is the perfect background for the gray painted
grille and bumper up front while chrome headlight rings and the
hood ornament, an epic, stylized ram in a bullet-like charge, both
shine bright up front. In profile, its unique configuration is
almost a blend of two different trucks with a round "pilot house"
cab and a bed full of right angles and embossed side panels that
create visual interest as well as strength. The front's fenders are
flat topped giving the truck a distinct look amongst trucks of the
era while 15-inch American Racing Torque Thrust wheels, black with
silver lips, bring the truck into the modern era with staggered
size tires and a slightly raked stance. There are five windows in
the cab but robust columns between them and in the bed, patina
presents in the planks. The metal work and paint are generally good
with imperfections that include touches up chips and scratches and
a few untouched scratches.
Interior
Door cards are roughly formed from padded saddle vinyl held in
place with screws and framed by body colored paint. The bench seat
wears the same material with tan piping and looks to be in good
shape with some minor compression. A three spoke steering wheel
shares its column with a Super Pro tachometer and the clean red
dash has a vintage speedometer along with a trio of condition
gauges in front of a Lokar shifter that rises from the floor.
Rubber mats cover the floor nicely while various panels and trim
cover the ceiling and side walls.
Drivetrain
Lots of red accenting is found on the engine, a 350ci V8 our
consignor states was rebuilt and mated with a set of Flotek 180cc
aluminum heads and an Edelbrock 600cfm4-barrel carburetor. For the
transfer of power we have a 700R4 4-speed transmission sending
power to the 10 bolt axle with 3.08 gears. Headers begin the exhale
process just below the Edelbrock valve covers painted red between
the ribs. Power brakes are accounted for and are present as front
discs and rear drums.
Undercarriage
Clean underneath with minimal surface rust and just a drop of oil
on the pan. The dual exhaust flows in tandem with FlowMaster
mufflers, then go opposite directions to eventually exit on each
side of the bottom mounted spare tire. Coil spring suspension is up
front and leaf springs in the rear.
Drive-Ability
We step up on the attractive black running board and into the
handsome cabin of the uncommon truck and after a prime of the pump,
crank the 350 to life and pause to take in the healthy exhaust
tones expelled out back. From there, it was a shift into Drive and
onto the test loop where the truck provides a smooth, car-like ride
with a well lit cabin and plenty of power underfoot. It's fairly
bare bones and the limited functional items present all work as
they should and that includes lights, brakes, and gauges. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
This is a great looking and well sorted truck of which you simply
don't see many. If you're an "outside the box" thinker, think about
this Dodge for your collection or as your new show vehicle. We're
kind of digging the fact that the bed is not pristine and maybe we
take this truck on a few chore runs, picking up lumber and other
bed friendly items. It's a standout in a sea of F100's and 3100's
and Mopar guys are already thinking about dialing our number! But
don't let that stop you!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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