New project, not a Fiat.

[htchevyii]

I went and got my new project last weekend. I'm not real keen on buying cars on eBay, especially old ones, but I broke my own rule and bought a '50 Dodge b2b truck. I am not disappointed with my purchase, especially for the price. It is pretty dang solid for a 64 year old truck. I have always wanted a stock old pickup. My '05 with a 4.7 & 6 sp pulled it just fine, it was an 8 hour round trip.

[So Cal Mark]

Dodge hung onto those flatheads for a long time, didn't they?

[htchevyii]

I read that they used them until the late 70's in industrial equipment. I think some of the millitary trucks used them for quite a while, too. They sound pretty solid, with drop in bearings and a pressurized oiling system, compared to some other early engines, but we will see. It has made it 64 years with the flat head, so who am I to change it now?

[So Cal Mark]

haha, hemi or LS swap?

[bonsaiwino]

Congratulations on your new (old) truck!

[aj81spider]

I love those old trucks - that's a great project. Post some pictures as you get into it!

[btoran]

i love the way the hood opens. very cool.

[V12StealthHunter]

haha, hemi or LS swap?

Because Dodge and Fiat are basically kissing cousins now I think it should have a little 1.6L Fiat engine.