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1952 B-3-c Pilothouse Pickup, Beautifully Restored on 2040-cars

Year:1952 Mileage:20000
Location:

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Engine:218 flathead six
VIN: 85513398 Year: 1952
Drive Type: 2 wheel
Make: Dodge
Mileage: 20,000
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: none
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

You are looking at a 1952 Dodge B3C 116 pickup truck with the classic "Pilothouse" cab.  This truck was manufactured in San Leandro, California and originally purchased on July 1st, 1952 in San Bruno, California and spent most of its short working life in the San Francisco Bay area as a grocery delivery truck.  It was retired in the early 1970's and with very low mileage purchased by a gentleman who over the next 30+ years babied the truck and restored it to its current condition.  When he passed away, his widow sold the truck to an Idaho dealer and I purchased the truck from him in March of 2012 with my 87 year old father.  He is no longer able to drive the truck and so we are sadly putting it on the market.

The B3C model is defined as follows:  B designates the series of trucks which were produced from 1948-1954.  The "3" indicates models produced in 1951 and 1952.  The C indicates the 3/4 ton "express" model and the 116 refers to the wheelbase length in inches.  Includes the 218 flathead 6 original engine and four speed (w/granny) on the floor.
The "Pilothouse" cab was considered revolutionary for pickup trucks at the time and it features the wraparound rear window panels.
Condition of this truck is beautiful.  No rust, beautiful correct color paint for 1952, tires like new, brand new interior upholstery and headliner, gorgeous oak bed planks.  Shows really well.  We were invited to show the truck at prestigious The Art of the Car Concourse in Kansas City in June of 2012 and it was very well received there.
The flathead 6 purrs like a kitten.  
I could go on and on about the great things about this truck, but the pictures show it off pretty well.
I will list the few things that are lacking to make this a perfect restoration.  
The front parking lights do not work.  I have installed new bulbs and replaced the sockets, but that did not solve the problem.  I have not gone through the wiring to find the problem.  If I was going to keep the truck I would probably rewire the whole thing.
The speedometer, odometer, and amp meter all work, but the fuel gauge does not.  
This spring the rear brake cylinders started to leak so I replaced them and installed new brake shoes and new brake lines on the rear.  Brakes are solid so I haven't done anything with the front end.  
The original choke knob is missing, but a replacement has been installed.  I have not been able as yet to find the proper knob.
There is no radio and no turn signals.  
I don't have anyway to verify the true mileage, but I from my inspection of all areas of the vehicle and its condition, I believe the mileage shown to be accurate.
If you have any questions please feel free to submit a question and I will answer as best I can.
Check my feedback and bid with confidence.

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