1954 Truck

[KingSuper]

I bought this 1954 truck from someone who had taken it apart to start a restore. I am piecing it back together. There are some nuts and bolts missing. Can someone please tell me what size bolts i need to go from the cab to the front fenders?

 

[jos51700]

Sorry, can't get over my jealousy to answer your question.

 

[toolmanmike]

Wow, whatever fits. If you are going to put that back together you are going to need some knowledge and a lot of common sense.

 

[KingSuper]

Wow, whatever fits. If you are going to put that back together you are going to need some knowledge and a lot of common sense.

yeah I just wanted to use the correct bolts. If I have to Ill just drill and tap.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Can I have the hood?

 

[67Dart273]

They are guaranteed to be US type thread, and likely USS coarse thread, so that should narrow it down to "what size?" 3/8, 7/16. 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 3/4 ??

 

[moparmarks]

Probably 5/16" maybe 3/8"

 

[circlepilot]

I would do a search on line and see if there is a service/parts manual out there for your year and model. I bet there is. IMHO it should be the first item to try and obtain before starting a restoration. BTW...good find, cool truck!
Norm

 

[RustyRatRod]

I'm not familiar with the Dodges that year, but I am the Chevy trucks and they used a PILE of fine thread bolts and nuts.

 

[Tooljunkie]

My 51 uses 5/16” fine thread. Inner skirts used u-nuts. Its all fine thread. Some bolts around rad support are 3/8”. Also fine thread.

 

[Tooljunkie]

Oh, bolts from inside cab to fender brackets are 3/8”.

 

[Tooljunkie]

Parts manuals on p15-d24.com
There is a truck section, and part way down page is a list of manuals, and there is a list of vendors. Dont know if vicsdodgegarage.com is selling for 53’s yet but he was talking about it a year ago.

 

[Tooljunkie]

Can I have the hood?

I have 2 spares. Naner naner!

 

[RustyRatRod]

I have 2 spares. Naner naner!

Well mine is a 49 so I don't think it's the same.

 

[diymirage]

I have 2 spares. Naner naner!

Now you KNOW uncle Joe would want to take those two spares you worked so hard for a redistribute them to people who don't have any, nor deserve any

 

[Tooljunkie]

49 dodge is same as my 51.

 

[Tooljunkie]

Now you KNOW uncle Joe would want to take those two spares you worked so hard for a redistribute them to people who don't have any, nor deserve any

Im saving them in case someone needs. And is willing to pick them up. Sorry, Rob.

 

[Tooljunkie]

There is a guy on assface with a shitload of pilothouse parts.

 

[Tooljunkie]

This

 

[Tooljunkie]

This guy

 

[RustyRatRod]

49 dodge is same as my 51.

Yeah I think they are very similar from 47-52 or some such. 48-52. Crap I don't know. lol

 

[Stephen Mulkey]

If you want i have two fender and I'll check in the morning, but i believe they are 3/8 course thread.

 

[Bobacuda]

Well mine is a 49 so I don't think it's the same.

It’s not the same. Close, but not the same.

 

[Bobacuda]

KingSuper-
If you are close to Seguin, TX, John’s Salvage had the remnants of one you could look at/possibly get some parts from.

 

[Jim Lusk]

Now you KNOW uncle Joe would want to take those two spares you worked so hard for a redistribute them to people who don't have any, nor deserve any

You forgot to mention "don't need one"...