1949 DODGE B1B-108 HALF-TON PICKUP

Model: 1949 B1B-108 Pickup Truck. • The first new truck models since 1939 came in 1948 with the Pilot-House models. The name came from the industry first cab with increased glass for better visibility and a higher, more spacious cab. The truck cab could now seat 3 men (the average man weighed 135 pounds in those days) with 2.5 inches more height, 6 inches more width and 3 inches added in length. 1948-1953 was the B series: a B1-B = 1/2 ton (108 in. WB); B1-C = 3/4 ton (116 in. WB).

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Original 95HP Straight-Six Engine

The restored straight-six engine; original matching serial number to this truck.

The B1-B trucks were powered by a 218 ci, 6 cylinder, L-head flat head engine; output was 95 horsepower at 3600 rpm and 175 ft-lb of torque at 1600 rpm. Most of these trucks were sold with either 3 or 4-speed manual trannies. The truck weighed in at 4,850 lb. Colors were limited but a two-tone paint scheme was available.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Original 95HP Straight-Six Engine

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