countrytravler Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) <!-- google_ad_section_start -->This is a interesting truck. 129th unit made starting in may 1935. So that would make it a late 2nd series 1935 or early 1936. The 2 nd series trucks had regular doors and a solid roof with a rounded crank out windshield. This has a wooden roof like the canopy trucks. But the MODEL# K-31-V would stand for a 34 or 35. It's a 1 1/2 TON truck with single rear wheels with a fender. 9 foot box lined with wood. A raised roof with a closed of back cab. A push out windshield with suicide doors. 3 hole dash with glove box.:confused:<!-- google_ad_section_end --> MADE IN L.A CA. Edited May 1, 2013 by countrytravler (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSayak Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 KH-31V is a K series 1935 1-1/2 ton truck probably with 131" wheelbase, and this one is a canopy truck. I'm not certain what the V means. The dash matches 1935 dashes in the references I have as well. Body styling is first series, BUT trucks with integral cabs (canopy, panel, screen side, sedans) apparently kept the first series look when the new cabs were introduced in late 1935. Only trucks with regular cabs (like pickups, chassis cabs, etc) got the new cab with front hinged doors. 1936 models were apparently introduced in November 1935. So, looks like you're are probably right that this is a late 1935 production 1935 1-1/2 ton canopy truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 KH-31V is a K series 1935 1-1/2 ton truck probably with 131" wheelbase, and this one is a canopy truck. I'm not certain what the V means. The dash matches 1935 dashes in the references I have as well. Body styling is first series, BUT trucks with integral cabs (canopy, panel, screen side, sedans) apparently kept the first series look when the new cabs were introduced in late 1935. Only trucks with regular cabs (like pickups, chassis cabs, etc) got the new cab with front hinged doors. 1936 models were apparently introduced in November 1935. So, looks like you're are probably right that this is a late 1935 production 1935 1-1/2 ton canopy truck. [ATTACH=CONFIG]191482[/ATTACH] Was the canopy trucks open behind the cab? This one is closed. The W.B. is 137" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSayak Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Yeah, I think you're right. It could also be a screen side truck. Or maybe a custom ordered truck with a closed rear of cab? Apparently Dodge did a lot of custom items for customers. You never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 That is a very interesting truck. .. Love those suicidesDave,I'd be interested in the running board sizes off this truck ( I need a set of 57" X 11"<!-- google_ad_section_end --> ). These running boards look like a better match than the ones on the 29 truck you have that you showed us in the DA-124 thread but I could be wrong. These look more straight without the bends and the diamond pattern is more consistant on the outer edge and thats what I need and would save me from doing alot of fab work.As for the body style of this 1935 KHV-1 I'd say it's a Canopy that has the rear of a Coupe or Sedan patch panel over the rear and top. Hard to tell from the pic you posted with the glare but if you look at the corners and seems along where I highlighted with yellow arrows you may find your answer. Since your onsite you should be able to get a closeup of those areas and determine if any homemade welds were done. Just at a glance the top looks totally amateur but again, hard to tell with the glare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Also, I would look for any indication of snaps or connectors of some sort on the underside of the wood bedrails to see if you see any sign of where the canvas top or posts may have been located at one time. Just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Closer look at the rear cab of this truck. Not a coupe or sedan back. Look at the rear window size. The belt line not consistent with the cab. But it looks to much factory than after market. Unti you get to the very bottom and top. Look inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 That is a very interesting truck. .. Love those suicidesDave,I'd be interested in the running board sizes off this truck ( I need a set of 57" X 11"<!-- google_ad_section_end --> ). These running boards look like a better match than the ones on the 29 truck you have that you showed us in the DA-124 thread but I could be wrong. These look more straight without the bends and the diamond pattern is more consistant on the outer edge and thats what I need and would save me from doing alot of fab work.As for the body style of this 1935 KHV-1 I'd say it's a Canopy that has the rear of a Coupe or Sedan patch panel over the rear and top. Hard to tell from the pic you posted with the glare but if you look at the corners and seems along where I highlighted with yellow arrows you may find your answer. Since your onsite you should be able to get a closeup of those areas and determine if any homemade welds were done. Just at a glance the top looks totally amateur but again, hard to tell with the glare.[ATTACH=CONFIG]191515[/ATTACH]Not parting this truck out. Its up for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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