purchasing a 36-38 Dodge truck

[dunl]

I'm just starting to research, and most posts I see on here are people looking for parts for their trucks.

Where can I find some information on what to look for in buying one of these? Restoring one of these? Problem areas with this style of truck?

Thanks,
Darcy

[keiser31]

Are you looking for one? I have a lead or two on some in my area of southern Oregon.

[dunl]

I am, but I'm up in Alberta, Canada. I've got a lead on a 1 ton, with an extra cab. I'm thinking of the possibility of building one with a flat deck to haul my 1948 Willys Jeep around.

[goose1234]

I am also looking for a 36-38 truck to restore. Any info would be helpful. Thanks

[Rance]

Anyone know if the Dodge and Plymouth parts interchange at all? I'm in dire need of 2 window regulators for my 38 Plymouth Pickup.

dunl did you ever purchase the 1 ton Dodge with extra cab? Any chance of spare window regulators!

[elmo39]

Rance i think you will find that most parts , apart from some mouldings etc will interchange between the Dodge, Plymouth ,and in Canada the DeSoto and Fargo pick ups with the exceptions of the engines , i think that the Canadian models used the long block engine

[Rance]

Thanks Elmo for the tip. Might come in handy in the future.
I did manage to find the regulators I was looking for.

[Elmer_Stange]

Rance,

The 1937 and 1938 Dodge MC and MD (1/2 and 3/4 ton) pickups used the 25" block which was the same size as the Canadian models. The 1937-38 Plymouth pickups used the shorter 23" block. In 1939 the Dodge 1/2 ton pickups went back to the 23" block. Since my 1937 had the 25" block (rated 218 cubic inches). I was able to drop a newer 265 cubic inch L6 in with only minor changes. Had to switch drive shaft to 8 bolt instead of 4 bolts and drill extra holes for the flywheel.

Also.... I need the front windshield crank mechansim off of a 1937-38 Plymouth or Dodge truck. It has the number "265" cast on the right front side.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions on your project.

[Rance]

I'll keep an eye and ear open for a crank mechanism.
Thats one nice looking truck you've got there!