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1952 Dodge Pilot House B3 Pickup Beautiful Restoration on 2040-cars

US $21,000.00
Year:1952 Mileage:20000
Location:

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Advertising:
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Engine:FLAT HEAD SIX
For Sale By:OWNER
Condition:

Used

Year
: 1952
Drive Type: TWO WHEEL
Make: Dodge
Mileage: 20,000
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: NONE

Beautifully Restored Dodge B3 C116 Pickup with Pilot House cab.  This is the 3/4 ton model with longer 116" wheel base.  Flathead six cylinder engine and 4 speed manual transmission. This truck was purchased on July 1, 1952 at Sidlow Motors in Dan Bruno California.  The story told to me when I purchased it 2.5 years ago is that it was originally used as a grocery delivery vehicle in San Francisco Bay area and retired from use in the late 1960's with very few miles.  The truck was then purchased by a gentleman who lovingly restored and maintained it over the next 40 or so years. When that owner passed away the truck was sold by his widow to a dealer and my father and I purchased the truck from him.
The first year that we had the truck it was received at much enthusiasm at the 2012 Art of the Car Concours in Kansas City, one of the more prestigious shows in the Midwest.
We have continued to maintain the truck and make improvements as necessary.  Minor leaks the engine block and rear end have been repaired.  New rear brake lines and wheel cylinders.  New radiator recently installed.  New battery last year.
The Pilot House pickup was considered to be a revolutionary design when it was first introduced in 1948.  It offered a larger cab and greater visibility with its rear corner windows which had not previously been seen on either Ford or Chevy models.  These trucks continue to have an avid group of enthusiasts.
Still, this is not a truck that offers a lot of creature comforts by today's standards.  The stock model like this one included no heater or radio and no revisions have been made to include those here.  This truck has the original instrument cluster.  Speedometer and ammeter work, temperature and fuel gauges do not.  Windshield wipers and lights work.  Truck is cold blooded but runs like a top when warmed up.  A small amount of play in the steering is one issue that we have not addressed, but it is insignificant in my opinion. 
We looked at a lot of trucks before purchasing this one and I can tell you that it is a beautifully maintained piece of pickup truck history.  If you have any questions that aren't answered in my description or the photos, please let me know.

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