Posted by Clint Dixon [172.71.254.208] on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 19:21:25 :
In Reply to: Dodge Truck Sales Manuals posted by Clint Dixon [172.70.126.14] on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 18:17:10 :
The 1951 Dodge Truck Sales Manual begins by picturing four different body models (configurations) of the Power-Wagon: An 8 foot Express Body with full cab, a Chassis And Cab (full cab with bare frame from cab rearward), Chassis With Windshield Cowl (bare frame from windshield rearward), and Chassis With Flat-Face Cowl (bare frame from dashboard rearward). The four different body configurations had no impact upon G.V.W. ratings. The only effect was upon road weights "as built" before additional aftermarket bodies were added.
The 1951 Manual shows only the Express Body model as equipped with full length running boards. The three Chassis models are pictured with front half running boards only. Spare tire carriers are listed and shown as being "off the body" mounted for the Express Model (an early 1951 change) and "off the frame" mounted for the three Chassis models. The 1955 Manual agrees with the spare tire mounting methods but illustrates only the Express and Chassis And Cab model versions of the truck. The 1955 Manual goes on to make a point that the Chassis And Cab model is equipped with full length running boards and rear fenders as standard equipment.
The 1956 Manual illustrates three models – the express (now known as the Pick-UP Model), the Chassis Cab, and the Chassis Cowl. The Chassis Cab is illustrated with full length running boards and rear fenders while the Chassis Cowl has full length running boards without rear fenders. The 1961 Manual agrees with the aforementioned information in the 1955 edition as far as running boards and fenders. It does however go into greater detail as far as body and payload allowances in lbs. for the two chassis models (heavier added body equals less payload).
The 1951 Sales Manual lists the front bumper as painted in black enamel. A December 1952, Bulletin No. F25, states, "We will furnish the Power Wagon with radiator shell, hood, cowl, cab and/or body painted in the selected optional color. The front and rear fenders will be painted Black." The 1955 Manual states, "When ordered in a standard truck color, the radiator shell, hood, cowl, cab, and body will be painted that color. The front and rear fenders, bumpers, and wheels are painted BLACK. The front and rear fenders may be painted to match cab, at extra cost." "Running-boards on all models will be painted BLACK." "Bumper on all models, except school bus chassis, may be painted to match cab color at extra cost."
There is no mention in any of the Manuals to differentiate the trucks grill from the "radiator shell". It is assumed that this was treated as a complete assembly and painted as such.
A February 1957 addendum to the October 1956 Manual shows chrome grab handles (pair) available for the W300 (presumably on the sides of the cab).
I failed to mention the in the previous past that the 1961 Manual shows the extra equipment 1,600 lb. rated front springs as being standard with the front winch.
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