Hello! I'm am new to this forum and have joined here because I need some knowledge... I've got my grandfathers 1955 c3b and id like to get it on the road this summer. To start off I need either a fuel cell or fuel tank that I can mount and use with the factory fuel neck. As for anything after that I'm not to sure how I'm gonna go about it. Its been converted to 12v already and should need much more work on the engine as it's been rebuilt previously. I should also mention I personally haven't seen it running.


Very little rust tbh... Solid can corners all the way around


Again some very nice floor boards

Truck was painted with what looks like a paintbrush and some of the ugliest yellow paint I've seen


In need of a matching headlight bezel too....

 

Mods, this probably needs to be moved to "Dodge Classics". I had a 1950 Pilot House truck years ago. Those cabs are huge inside, especially compared to other trucks. Even the Power Wagon was cramped next to it. I had my tank out but I seem to remember it was under the truck. I'd see about mounting one either under the cab or in the bed.

What engine do you have? 6 or 8? Do you have a regular or fluid clutch, or automatic? Some of the repair procedures are a bit complex. Mechanically, your truck is fairly simple and parts are readily available. Maybe not at the chain stores down the street, but available. I suspect from the location of the air filter in the picture, you have a flat head 6 banger.

One thing I would suggest is get some newer safety wheels and run radial tires on them. Keep your stock ones for show, but for daily driving, you want radials. Trust me, been there and done that.

If I can find my crash book from back then, I'll see what and where the fuel tank is. I think it's outside or inside the frame under the cab. Basically, I think it's a big square box with a filler neck.

 

Thanks for replying ol grouch! Yes definitely in the wrong forum lol... Forgive me I've never been on a forum like this before still trying to figure it out.

Yes you're correct it is a flat 6 with 3 in the tree not sure if the clutch would differ from a fluid or standard clutch though. I believe the fuel tank sits in between chasis under the truck then the fuel neck runs out to the side as you can see.

​​​​​​If you could get me some places I could contact that would be superb! I live in western Canada if that helps anything

 

Hmmm....I got notified of your reply but it's not here. Pick up a copy of Mopar Collector Guide and look in the classifieds. A fellow by the name of Murray Park in Tiffin Ohio has a Mopar only salvage yard. If the clutch pedal says "Fluid drive", it's a fluid clutch. These are gentle and don't jerk if you aren't good with a clutch. You can even stop without pushing the pedal in. A regular clutch is just that, a dry plate you engage or disengage with the pedal.