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 with half 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.