1948 Dodge B1B frame swap
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69DodgeMan
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I'd have to ask, why do you want to do this? Does the '48 have severe issues but a good body? Of course its your truck and your choice but I really like the B series pickups and drive mine often. I'd hate to see an otherwise good old truck modified like that if it wasn't absolutely necessary. Not many left out there.
BTW, mines a '53 B series, 3/4 ton. Other than paint and some cosmetics, its still all the original frame, drive train, and front end/cab, including the 6v positive ground system with points ignition system. Gotta love it, as its what I grew up with. Love the flat head 218 cid straight six, runs great.
BTW, mines a '53 B series, 3/4 ton. Other than paint and some cosmetics, its still all the original frame, drive train, and front end/cab, including the 6v positive ground system with points ignition system. Gotta love it, as its what I grew up with. Love the flat head 218 cid straight six, runs great.
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7mopar
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leaks fluid from where?
Leaks down the rear tires. I pulled the rear tires today and installed new cylinders. Maybe that will fix it. This is my third time to pull the wheels and repair. The first few times were probably my error on installation. LOL
69DodgeMan
Active Member
That's a beauty you've got there. I learned to drive in Dad's '49 when I was about 8 yrs old. Just on the farm not out on the road of course. Great old trucks.
I had to do the front brakes on mine too when I first got it. Haven't opened up the rears, but they probably need some work too. It'll stop OK but I really try to anticipate and slow down early.
Of course, slowing down isn't to hard since these trucks top speed is only about 40! I'm seldom over 30-35 in mine.
multimopes
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Welcome aboard and best of luck with whatever you decide to do!! 
More pics. Did my third try on the brakes. Finally success. The OEM cylinders (grr) that are supposed to fit, didn’t fit “as is”. They’re slightly longer than stock. I had to machine the end of the brake shoe down that links to the cylinder. Finally got a real nice fit. Took it for a drive and yes 35-40 is about the max. I’ve had this truck since 1972.
69DodgeMan
Active Member
Thanks for that info and update, good to know for when I tackle the rears on mine!
paul massaro
pomonamissel
well i've hotrodded my 60 d100 for easy of parts . using a drop tube axle up front with a four bar n coil overs and disc brakes and a 66-70 b body rear end in the rear . but this truck is modified quit a bit .
