In May 1928 Power Wagon magazine already computed a "truly impressive" 1,842 possible configuration combinations, of available models, styles, payload ratings and other options.[8]. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. I am forced to sell it do to space and other projects that I have had complications with so now I really wont have the time nor the funds to do anything with this truck. Together with the 1 ⁄ 4-ton jeeps produced by Willys and Ford, the Dodge 1 ⁄ 2 ‑tons and 3 ⁄ 4 ‑tons made up nearly all of the light 4WD trucks supplied to the U.S. military in WWII – with Dodge … 5 out of 5 stars (1) 1 product ratings - 1980-1993 Dodge D100 D150 Truck Van Dog Dish Hubcap COVER 10.5" 1/2 Ton B150 OEM. Dodge offered their 1939â1947 'Job-Rated' trucks in many variants. Together with the 1941 1⁄2-tons, these were built from 1942 until the end of the war as the Dodge WC series military trucks. Nevertheless, the average life of the trucks was only about five trips. Easy to use parts catalog. And lastly, Dodge was the first of the Big Three U.S. auto manufacturers to offer a diesel powered truck â all the more exceptional, given that Chrysler engineered and built their heavy-duty diesel engines all in-house. [5], After Dodge supplied the U.S. Army with its first four-wheel drive truck in 1934, more modern 1 1⁄2-tonners were developed, and 1,700 RF-40-X-4(USA) trucks were supplied in 1938, and 292 TF-40-X-4(USA) in 1939. In 1940, Dodge trucks began using sealed-beam headlamps and were equipped with marker lights mounted on the headlamp housing. At the bottom of the range, Dodge offered the three now common pick-up classes (1⁄2-ton, 3⁄4-ton and one-ton), as well as a 11⁄2-ton pick-up. They were the first to be mass-produced in the new, huge (Mound Road) Warren truck plant. Color consists of two-tone blue and black overblackand power comes from a 177ci inline-4 paired with a 2-speed planetary gear manual transmission. Nevertheless, mechanically, the trucks were all very similar, with solid axles front and rear and leaf springs at all four corners. Original Dump truck. Email alerts available. (On floor) *218CI flat head 6 cyl. For 1939, Dodge rolled out a striking, modern design, new from the ground up, except for the updated drivetrains â and, as before, offering an exceptionally large number of available variants. … 1946 Dodge pickup (street rod) 350 ci engine,700R trans, sucide doors, new interior, new brakes and tires, Cragger outlaw wheels, diamond plate bed … Research used 1946 Dodge Truck values, certified pre-owned prices for Dodge Trucks. Post-war available equipment options included a larger clutch, four-speed transmission, oversize tires, electric driver's wiper, heater, chrome windshield frame, adjustable visor, driver's armrest, dome light, turn signals, "airfoam" seat with leather upholstery, and an AM radio. [6] The new, 'Job-Rated' Dodge trucks followed suit, and were completely representative of the 'Streamline Moderne', Art Deco based style, inspired by aerodynamic design, and characterized by elongated horizontal lines and curving forms, to give the impression of sleekness and modernity. Price: Alternate: No parts for vehicles in selected markets. This R-Type is now offered by the selling dealer with factory manuals and a California title. (instead of the 218), with 102 hp (76 kW), until the line-up was replaced in 1947. So if you know the serenity that a country road can provide, this truck is the ideal vehicle. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. 1935 Dodge KC Truck; 1936 Dodge LC Truck; 1937 Dodge MC and MD Truck; 1938 Dodge RC and RD Truck; 1939 Dodge TC and TD Truck; 1940 Dodge VC and VD Truck; 1941 Dodge WC and WD Truck; 1942 Dodge WC and WD Truck; 1943, 1944, 1945 Dodge WC and WD; 1946 Dodge WC and WD Truck; 1947 Dodge WC and WD Truck; 1948 Pilot House B series Truck… 1941 1942 1946 1947 Dodge Truck Headlight Door Bezel, New Old Stock 913926 (Fits: 1946 Dodge WC) 5 out of 5 stars (1) 1 product ratings - 1941 1942 1946 1947 Dodge Truck Headlight Door Bezel, New Old Stock 913926. More listings are added daily. From the half-tons to the three-ton models, the new trucks all featured the same distinctive design â the heavy-duty models only stood out taller, on larger wheels and tires. A classic Dodge truck from the immediate post-WWII years is already a rare sight.