CALIFORNIA VIN ✅ 1949 DODGE ¾ TON B1C-116 PICKUP STOCK 6V RAM TRUCK DAILY DRIVER

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★ Rare California VIN, MATCHING SERIAL #s to Dodge's 1949 Build Records ★

9.88 - 12.88 / 11.88

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Featured OEM Stock Truck: Built on July 5, 1949 at the Dodge Plant in Los Angeles, CA — yes, a rare California VIN!

This is your opportunity to own a very difficult to find DODGE RAM TRUCK, made less than 4 years after the end of WWII! An unmolested STOCK pickup, a well cared for daily driver (not a "trailer queen") ... a TIME MACHINE to 1949, just like stepping back to the end of WWII when Truman was US President! Includes a copy of the Original Dodge "Build Record" from Chrysler Historical showing ALL MATCHING SERIAL NUMBERS from 1949 on the truck today (VIN Tag, Engine Number, Firewall Body Tag, etc.). The truck is rust free from life in the high desert, never having travelled further than 50 miles from the Dodge factory where it was made on July 5, 1949. You are not likely to find a more authentically correct 1949 Dodge Truck elsewhere!

See the dozens of behind-the-wheel Driving Videos of this specific Truck on YouTube (go to YouTube, search: DPCD, look for the familiar B&W round logo, usually the first results). Especially when in stock condition,1940's Dodge Trucks are regularly experiencing value growth due to their rarity. This is not another common Ford or Chevy pickup. This truck has not been adulterated into one guy's concept of a "hotrod". This stock truck is both a great investment as well as a truck that will capture the attention of anyone who sees it. This truck turns heads when driving down the street.

Vehicle details:

• Dodge B1C-116 "High Side Express"3/4 ton pickup.

• B-Series Job-Rated Truck with the more roomy Pilothouse Cab.

• Factory specs: 116" wheelbase, 2,275 Lbs. cargo payload rating

• Original factory extras include:

~ 5 window cab / quarter windows on cab rear corners.

~ Optional 4-speed manual transmission (non-synchro).

~ MoPar Heater in cab (at top of the passenger side foot well).

~ 11" clutch plate (vs. 10" std. clutch plate).

~ Heavier duty leaf springs, front & rear.

- Note: For extra comfort, Dodge leaf springs are 7" longer (rear) & 6" longer (front) than the Ford pickup.

• The original engine: a T142 truck engine, straight-6 flathead, 218 ci, 95 HP, oil bath air cleaner.

~ Has the heavy duty 50 Amp generator (not the more common 30 Amp generator).

• 6 volt electrical system.

~ Optima REDTOP 6V (800 CCA) high-performance AGM battery.

~ Heavy duty electrical shut-off T-handle switch at battery (for safe garage storage).

~ 3 Newer 2/0 SAE J378/J1127 battery cables (re: the very thick gauge cable needed for 6 volt)

• All new flat window glass; side and wind-wing windows have period correct "ground pencil edges".

~ Driver and passenger door windows roll up/down as they should. Mechanisms rebuilt (see photo).

~ Rebuilt all of the door guts (door latch and lock mechanisms, remotes, window regulators, window fuzzies, etc.).

• Truck has the correct doors (unique to only the 1948-1950 Dodge B-Series trucks

~ re: horizontal body line traverses the entire door (vs. only half-way across on the 1951-1953 Dodge tucks).

~ Doors have the correct stainless steel handles (not chrome); doors lock as they should from either the inside or outside.

• "High side" truck bed (increases cargo capacity 40% vs. the "low side" bed).

~ Truck bed is 90" long, 49-1/2" wide between the rear fender wells and 53-3/4" wide between the bed sides.

• Second Series Bed: characterized by three stylishly curved stake-pockets per bed side (re: one stake

pocket in the middle) and 45° sloped rails. The wood bed is sealed with a hydrophobic wood stain.

• "DODGE" Script Tailgate, correct for the second series bed (re: 2 raised panels top and bottom surrounding the "Dodge" logo).

• Newer 2-tone gray paint (painted in late 2015), sealed with a professional hydrophobic ceramic coating.

~ Rhino truck bed lining (black) painted on the left and right running boards.

• Body is straight all around, no dents whatsoever.

• 5 Rims (spare include) = 15" x 5-1/2" Budd Rims #41285 (5x5 bolt pattern) unique to only 1949-1953 Dodge 3/4 & 1 Ton Trucks.

~ 4 correct "DODGE" script hubcaps, made for only 3 years and only for trucks (not cars) from 1948-1950.

• 4 Newer P235/75 R15 tires (less than 100 miles driven on them) and a P235/75 R15 spare tire.

• Cab interior was completely redone: newer satin black paint throughout, upholstery, carpet, headliner, etc.

~ Bench seat travels forward and aft for seating adjustment. This is a roomy cab designed for 3 men on the bench seat.

~ Rare quarter windows offers increased visibility through the cab corners.

~ Steering wheel's Bakelite horn button and factory horn work as they should.

• Factory correct driver's side outdoor door mirror (mounted to door top hinge pin).

• 21,064 miles showing on the odometer today. Estimated total is 82,555 original miles.

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• Custom Draw-Tite Max-Frame Class III Trailer Hitch, 5,000 Lbs., 2" receiver.

~ Frame mounted. Custom hitch = no extra holes drilled into the truck frame for mounting this hitch.

• Spare tire winch (for easy access to spare); operated by a hex-head drive in the truck bed (re: round spot in bed rail).

• 2 seat belts on cab bench seat; vintage aircraft lap belts.

• 17" stainless steel radiator overflow tube (collects "burped" hot water which is later sucked back into cooling radiator).

• Ahooga horn (installed under hood, but not yet wired to a switch).

• Two 18" long anodized ribbed aluminum step plates (to prevent wear on each running board).

• Optima REDTOP 6V (800 CCA) high-performance AGM battery.

• Heavy duty electrical shut-off switch at battery for safe garage storage (Summit Racing 250A-2500A Switch Sum-830050).

• Therma Shield brand heat insulation for fuel line over the engine manifold (to prevent accidental vapor lock).

• Custom 22 gallon thick-gauge aluminum gas tank (vs. the stock 15 gallon sheet metal gas tank).

► VEHICLE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (Past 8 Years) ------------------------------------------------

• Completely rebuilt the original carburetor (1 Barrel, Ball & Ball by Chrysler Corp.).

• Replaced brake master cylinder, flushed all brake lines, new DOT 4 LMA brake fluid (2023) - Never use DOT 5!!

• Replaced left and right rear wheel brake cylinders (2022)

• New fan belt (Gates TR24489)

• New water pump (MoPar 637437)

• New 6v voltage regulator (Echlin VR-27).

• 6 new spark plugs (Champion J11C) and spark plug wires.

• Replaced the radimeter (hot water gauge indicator) and re-calibrated the hot water gauge.

• Replace felt seal on rear axle drive pinion bearing (MoPar part #603602).

~ Thus, no oil drips whatsoever from rear axle!

• All oils changed:

~ Proper type of engine oil (with high levels of zinc, molybdenum and phosphorus) and new P-3 oil filter.

~ Transmission oil flushed, the proper new gear oil added.

~ Rear differential "pumpkin" oil flushed, the proper new gear oil added.

• Engine freeze plugs replaced; radiator and engine block flushed at this time.

~ New radiator fluid.

~ New radiator hoses (Gates 21581).

•A few very minor things not yet finished: needs 2 wiper arms, a diferent speedo gear (where cable attaches to trans) to calibrate

for the larger tires, installation of L&R door seals, windlace around cowl, etc.

• Stained and sealed the wood bed with a hydrophobic product for year-round protection from rain and sun damage (2023).

• Full tank of 91 octane gas, with Lucas Ethanol Fuel Conditioner and Lucas Upper Cylinder Lubricant fuel additives.

General Summary: this is a completely stock 74 year old 1949 Dodge 3/4 ton pickup with a very rare California VIN (from the Los Angeles Dodge plant) that is driven regularly. Paint has a few drip marks or minor wear on things like top of the bed rails, rear fenders, driver's door or hood, etc. for example at wear points (e.g. hood hinge). Why? This is a working "shop truck" lovingly cared for that is still "on the road". The truck is rust free from life in the high desert, never having travelled further than 50 miles from the Dodge factory where it was made on July 5, 1949.

► See the dozens of behind-the-wheel Driving Videos of this specific Truck on YouTube (go to YouTube, search: DPCD, look for the familiar B&W round logo, usually the first results).

There is no warranty expressed or implied. Seller disclaims and does not make any express or implied warranties on this vehicle offered for sale on eBay and this 74 year old vehicle is sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS. Seller encourages Buyer to physically inspect this vehicle in person before purchase (inspection fees, if any, are Buyer's responsibility). Buyer and Seller agree there is no comparable substitute for an in-person inspection before purchase. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable information herein, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after Buyer has an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the Buyer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle conditionbefore time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. Seller does not represent or warrant the authenticity or accuracy of odometer readings or other vehicle specifications unless otherwise specified in the vehicle listing. Obviously this vehicle was manufactured prior to 1981, therefore it will not appear in any commercially available vehicle history report such as CarFax or AutoCheck.

► GENERAL TERMS ------------------------------------------------

Your bid or click of "Buy-it-Now" constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please bid or click if you are seriously interested, and financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBay's User Agreement. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase this vehicle through eBay. The Seller reserves the right to end this eBay listing early, without any notice to bidders (noting this vehicle is also advertised for sale elsewhere).

Payment Options (from Buyer to Seller):

(a.) Buyer's $500 non-refundable deposit due within 48 hours of purchase through eBay. This payment may be made via any payment options eBay offers the Buyer (e.g. PayPal, credit card, etc.). At time of sending initial deposit, Buyer MUST provide copy of their State issued valid Driver License to the Seller.

(b.) Full payment due within 7 calendar days. Payment options: Certified Funds (e.g. Bank-to-bank payment or wire transfer / Buyer pays any wire fee) or cash at pick up (cash payment requires Buyer to meetinside Seller's bank at bank teller window) • No personal checks, no cashier's checks and no money orders accepted.

(c.) Any sales tax, title fee, license fee, registration fee and transport costs are the sole responsibility of the Buyer. If Buyer fails to make a timely deposit, or if Seller cannot confirm Buyer's intention to buy, or the sale is not completed within 7 business days, Seller reserves the right to relist this vehicle or sell the vehicle to any other qualified buyer.

Vehicle Pickup & Shipping from Valencia, CA 91355:
No shipping is included in this listing. This vehicle is available for local pick-up in Valencia, CA 91355 only after Buyer's full payment clears the Seller's bank. Any and all shipping charges and making the shipping arrangements are the Buyer's sole responsibility. Seller assumes no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our curb or during vehicle loading onto Buyer's transport vehicle. After Buyer clicks "Buy it Now", Seller offers the Buyer only 10 days of free storage of this vehicle (otherwise additional storage costs = $20 per day).

Title and License:

Valid California Title with the original 1949 Dodge VIN in-hand and in the Seller's name with no liens. Truck is currently licensed (CA registration paid through September 2024). This truck has CA vanity license plates; CA vanity license plates remain with the Seller and are not included in this sale. The Buyer will receive the signed-over CA Title and CA Bill of Sale (CA DMV Form REG 135) delivered to Buyer after full payment from the Buyer clears the Seller's bank; documents delivered to Buyer in person or via USPS mail to Buyer's confirmed address (as listed with eBay) with "restricted delivery" (re: in the Buyer's name) signature confirmation upon delivery.

Governing Law:

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