Recent content by 69DodgeMan

So........... you bent the DRAWER too? So the wrench would fit??????

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Regardless of whether the alternator is causing your battery drain or not, this statement of yours would lead me to suspect either the ignition switch itself or wiring connections somewhere (likely at the bulkhead connectors). This is because your battery still had enough capacity to crank it...

I'll add my 60 years of experience and agree with Mr. Mopower. You are WRONG Kern Dog, an alternator can easily be the problem you are describing. Shorted diode usually, and there are 6 of them to increase the odds. An alternator generates 3 phase AC power, the diodes rectify that AC into DC...

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My thoughts are plain and simple, there is absolutely NO comparison between those two.

Thanks for that info and update, good to know for when I tackle the rears on mine! 👍

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...

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...

The OP made this post a YEAR ago and hasn't been back on the forum since then. I wouldn't get my hopes up about getting a reply to your questions. Typical hit and run type post that is all too common on this forum.

Nice looking truck! Gauges can most likely be repaired. Seats can be recovered. Finding new OEM parts are not nearly as easily done.

That was my first thoughts too. But then there's the time spent with disassembly, storage of the parts, and then of course......what the heck am I ever going to do with that drivetrain? I'm at the age where my "project days" are over I'm afraid. And all I have are big blocks, no small block...

Have a 87 D250 that caught fire and destroyed most of the cab & dash. Some underhood damage as well. This truck has a 360 4 barrel with an automatic transmission. I'm pretty sure the rear is a Dana 60. Question is, is it worth messing with salvaging any parts? The 360-4 has me wondering if...

Why did they bring it in so soon? There's almost 50% of that rotors life left yet. What's the hurry?

I think you must be "nuts". :screwy: