Dodge B-Series Trucks: Restorer's and Collector's Reference Guide and History

With Dodge B-Series trucks becoming more rare with each passing year, it becomes more difficult to correctly identify an original condition truck. Drawing upon official Chrysler publications and a broad knowledge of original condition trucks, Dodge truck expert, Don Bunn, brings the restorer or buyer the information needed to correctly restore a truck or make an intelligent and informed purchase. It covers the entire line of 1948 through 1953 Dodge B-Series light, medium and heavy-duty models except Power Wagon, with a heavy emphasis on light-duty models because they are the most popular with collectors. Anyone with the desire to own, restore, or correctly identify an original condition Dodge B-Series truck needs this book!

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Dodge B-Series Trucks: Restorer's and Collector's Reference Guide and History

With Dodge B-Series trucks becoming more rare with each passing year, it becomes more difficult to correctly identify an original condition truck. Drawing upon official Chrysler publications and a broad knowledge of original condition trucks, Dodge truck expert, Don Bunn, brings the restorer or buyer the information needed to correctly restore a truck or make an intelligent and informed purchase. It covers the entire line of 1948 through 1953 Dodge B-Series light, medium and heavy-duty models except Power Wagon, with a heavy emphasis on light-duty models because they are the most popular with collectors. Anyone with the desire to own, restore, or correctly identify an original condition Dodge B-Series truck needs this book!

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Dodge B-Series Trucks: Restorer's and Collector's Reference Guide and History

Dodge B-Series Trucks: Restorer's and Collector's Reference Guide and History

by Don Bunn
Dodge B-Series Trucks: Restorer's and Collector's Reference Guide and History

Dodge B-Series Trucks: Restorer's and Collector's Reference Guide and History

by Don Bunn

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With Dodge B-Series trucks becoming more rare with each passing year, it becomes more difficult to correctly identify an original condition truck. Drawing upon official Chrysler publications and a broad knowledge of original condition trucks, Dodge truck expert, Don Bunn, brings the restorer or buyer the information needed to correctly restore a truck or make an intelligent and informed purchase. It covers the entire line of 1948 through 1953 Dodge B-Series light, medium and heavy-duty models except Power Wagon, with a heavy emphasis on light-duty models because they are the most popular with collectors. Anyone with the desire to own, restore, or correctly identify an original condition Dodge B-Series truck needs this book!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781583880876
Publisher: Iconografix, Incorporated
Publication date: 05/28/2003
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Don Bunn developed his love for Dodge trucks as a teenager when he bought his first old truck. Since then, he has been collecting everything he can find regarding Dodge trucks, as well as materials pertaining to all makes of trucks. He stays abreast of the subject by reading, writing, and of course talking with other truck enthusiasts.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1An Introduction of the B-Series6
Chapter 2Models Available10
Chapter 3"Job-Rated"20
Chapter 4Appearance: Cab & Body Exterior24
Chapter 5Bodies--Pickup, Express, Panel, Stakes, Platforms38
Chapter 6Chassis
a.Wheels and tires52
b.Brakes--service and parking54
c.Axles--front and rear56
d.Steering58
e.Frames59
f.Shocks and springs59
g.Engines60
h.Transmission61
i.Clutch62
j.Electrical system63
Chapter 7Medium-Duty Models68
Chapter 8Heavy-Duty Models82
Chapter 9Annual Production Changes
a.194990
b.195099
c.1951108
d.1952121
e.1953127
Chapter 10Collecting B-Series Trucks & Memorabilia138
Appendix
a.Standard & Extra Equipment144
b.Production numbers150
c.Truck Body Model Numbers152
d.Model & Engineering Codes153
e.Colors and finishes154
f.Retail Prices155
g.Chassis Model Charts156
A Word from the Author158
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