Vehicle Description
With Ford and Chevy pickups commonplace these days, it's easy to
stand out simply by shopping at the Mopar store. This 1939 Dodge TC
�-ton pickup is every bit as stylish as its competition, and it was
designed to be driven, not shown, and as a result it's fully sorted
and ready to enjoy.
Contrasting fenders were a big part of pre-war styling, so this
Dodge pickup puts a twist on the theme by painting the body in
handsome maroon paint with traditional black fenders which
accentuates its fat-fendered look. Fit and finish are decent, about
what you'd expect from a vintage pickup that was built to work for
a living, and the bug-eyed headlight look makes it instantly
recognizable. Streamlining was a big deal in those days, do you'll
dig the little speed marks on the fenders, the raked windshield,
and the smooth nose which is a wonderful combination of color and
chrome; be sure to note the chrome Ram hood ornament! The bumpers
are chrome and the running boards have been painted black so they
blend into the background and let the bodywork do the talking. And
as a vintage pickup, of course it has a beautifully finished oak
bed that's a show piece all by itself, complete with custom stake
rails with engraved artwork by the cab. And yes, those stacks are
fully operational.
The interior offers great accommodations for two on a black vinyl
bench seat that seems right at home in the vintage truck's cab. The
pleated upholstery recalls an earlier era, and with handsome custom
wood door panels, it feels warm and inviting inside. Extensive use
of sound-deadening materials means that this pickup doesn't rattle
or clang down the road, anything that wasn't upholstered was
covered in spray-on bedliner material for durability and ease of
maintenance. The gauges are original, but since it was converted to
a 12-volt electrical system, there's an auxiliary gauge under the
dash to monitor temperature. There's also a cool 3-speed shifter,
heavy-duty rubber mat, and a giant wheel that makes handling the
vintage pickup painless and easy, even in town.
If it's hauling you're interested in, then this truck truly
delivers thanks to a bulletproof Dodge 201 cubic inch inline-6. A
mainstay of Mopar heavy-duty haulers, it's smooth and torquey, and
if you can break it, you'll probably be the first. It features new
wiring, an upgraded oil filter and a lot of new hardware, including
the starter, brake system, battery, belts, fuel pump, and fresh
shocks underneath. It was unquestionably designed to be driven, not
treated as static art, and as a result, you can drive it anywhere,
anytime. The 3-speed transmission shifts well if you take your time
and for the period, Dodge's brakes were as good as anyone's, so it
feels confident going down the road. The single exhaust splits into
two to make the stacks in the bed functional, giving the six a
great sound that's a lot of fun to lean on in traffic. The
suspension is stock with rigid axles and leaf springs at both ends,
so don't be afraid to use this truck as a real truck, and it's life
in a salt-free climate is evident everywhere you look. Stylish
black steel wheels look cool and wear 225/75/15 Goodyear Wrangler
radials for a proper trucky look.
If you're an early Mopar fan or just want a pickup that isn't just
like everyone else's, it would be hard to go wrong with this
wonderful Dodge. It's a fantastic driver that's ready to cruise.
Call today!