1946 Dodge Gets Some Wheels

[@bomackful]

Man I love that '46 Dodge truck, the front end to me is beautiful. That grill work is incredible.

[@OldCarAlley]

When I was around ten years old, a neighbor of mine and myself, would play in a abandon 1946 Dodge truck, on the 44 acres where I grew up. It was left there in the early 60's, because it got stuck in the mud. We moved there in 1964, so it was there since we moved there. The past owner, was another friends dad's, said he got stuck, and left it there all winter. In the spring he said it would not start, and just left it there, as he really didn't need it anymore. He was hauling fire wood in it. That truck was there until 2005, when a developer came in and cleared the land, for a subdivision full of McMansions! The old Dodge was just a big pile of unrecognizable rusted sheet metal, with trees coming threw it, before they bulldozed it. Your Dodge brings back a lot of good memories, so thank you very much for sharing it!

[@blackdog38843]

The older stuff is so much cooler looking than the newer ones. Love the videos, keep up the great work.

[@coolhandluke5557]

Keep it up johnathon dont loose the faith my man ! I look forward to all your vids and i am sure i speak for the majority of tubers .

[@bsmith7803]

I'm glad you continue to make videos. One of the most down to earth, genuine channels I watch! Hope you never stop making them.

[@robertbisson9161]

Keep it up ! Love Watching your videos from Quebec, Canada in the summer time and in Naples Florida in the winter months.

[@rdeanbenson217]

love the old Dodge! 1st rig was a 39, flat bed. Both ahead and behind times..cars had first in fender head lights, trucks were ladt of the Headlight "housings"! great video

[@ronnielester2933]

Crazy how 4 matching rims with white lettering tires make her look soooo good. Great find!

[@cheezwizster]

Amazing how much difference a set of wheels makes. Looks pretty cool

[@maidenlord6663]

KZbin is trying to be more commercialized instead of what it used to be there tring to het rid of small channels but i will watch every one of your video's a thumbs up em

[@davidwiggins3451]

That ol' girl looks good sitting on tires with air in them. Can't wait to see the progress you make on getting her running. I am hoping to see and hear more of that flathead six. I am sorry that your videos continue to be de-monitized by KZbin. I learn so much from watching all of your videos; I really just don't understand it. It was great to hear that you're going to keep on making the videos despite this. So long as you keep making them, I'll keep watching.

[@ashqelon7267]

This is a GEM and you don't even know it Absolutely love those headlights set up on the fender there is no character like this anymore and it's your responsibility to keep that entire unit Alive.

[@ldean-du5im]

Man, nice stance on that truck, it's a keeper! Also good safety tip about those lug nuts, I didn't know about that. Thank You very much for your videos.👍👍👍

[@rogerj7327]

Had a buddy that spent a boatload of money on new rims and tires for his old Ford truck and took them to the tire store to have them mounted and installed. He also bought some chrome lug nuts which the tire store didn't know (or maybe care) that they were the wrong style. One of the wheels came off on his way home. Trashed the wheel, the brakes, and dented the crap out of the fender. The tire store wouldn't give him a dime. Said it was his fault for buying the wrong lug nuts.

[@OldIronRC]

That truck is looking pretty darn good I reckon.

[@oldcoinchaser8723]

Man, I LOVE that old truck. She's going to look great with the chrome back on the front. I would take that truck over a new one any day. Thanks for sharing it Jonathan.

[@deanbenson6879]

My first truck (I was 14) was a 39 Dodge 1/2 ton flatbed,. Loved them every since!

[@MrTodd51]

I love the old Dodge. I hope you are able to find the needed parts and that the engine is ok and you are able to make a local driver out of it. The separating glass sure brings back memories from my youth when the Fords that dad had would have the same problems with the glass. Those old cars from that time were daily drivers and had the most unique and pleasant smell inside. Oh the memories and the good times of the past. Thank you.

[@tedbownas2748]

Bit of black spray paint on those center caps and nobody would ever guess they came off a Chevy. 😃 Power wash cleaned 'er right up, too - looking forward to seeing more of it. 👍

[@paulwilson6421]

Great truck Jonathan, I would love to have one just like it! Keep the videos comin’ brother!

[@maupinmaupin1472]

thank you for saving the beautiful old rusty stuff. It's the best.

[@daheick]

That is a really nice truck. I also have a 1946 Dodge truck. It was my wife grandfathers truck. Mine sat for 37yrs. It is now on the road and I drive it every once in awhile. I love it. I had to rebuild the engine and the brake system.

[@elwoodwatson9906]

Great look , I totally agree with you . An old biker buddy "French Man' loved trikes, In the 90's he built a Dodge pickup like that into a trike. he got rid of the front fenders made a single wheel in the front , put an Olds tornado frt drive in the bed. He drove it from Palmer, Alaska to the East coast and back, cool looking ride.

[@DoublecabTom]

That truck is KILLER!! Love the videos and your can do attitude, please keep it up! Thanks

[@codycheney3401]

that is a great looking truck ! just perfect amount of surface rust a satin coat of clear like the 55 chevy that you all just finished up ! Shows that Dodge was ahead of the gane !

[@wyore4344]

Mr. Jonathan, your videos are "one more thing" that you do for other people. you set an excellent example. sure glad i came upon your site. gosh, looks like "most of that" would buff right out on the astro. those rims look pretty nice on the dodge. what an improvement. please keep up all the good you do. very best, walt

[@mjmcomputers]

It’s amazing what wheels and tires will do for the looks. It really looks good with those!

[@alosborne2858]

Awesome truck love the style would love to have something like that again some time

[@advance9572]

Man that is one sweet looking truck. No waist of time or to rusty about it. I'm looking for one just like it. Thanks for the video!🙂

[@70charger13]

Hi Johnathan, love the look and style, i always put a cheap set of mags on whatever i am restoring to keep me motivated.

[@greyhairedphantom4038]

It is a true classic johnno. In australia there is very few of this era pickup left. We had a lot of dodge desoto and inters at one time, but few still exist

[@abrahamsalcido9174]

Great content. Keep it going just love the old truck a walk in time. Thanks for sharing

[@BAtadCrazy]

We love your videos Johnathan. Keepem' commin'!!! Hope you get enough viewers that want to fill your pockets with cash buying some of those goodies you have settin' around down there. By the way. Northern Ohio born, southeastern Ky. breed here. Some good folks down that way.

[@aleblanc3547]

You were spot on...it made all the difference. By the way, it seems to me you have a very active channel. By that I mean you get more comments and likes per subscriber than a lot of other good channels I follow, and I like that...it speaks volumes to the quality of your followers. I'm just at a loss as to why anyone of us would mess with a good thing. I guess anyone who reports your channel can do so anonymously, otherwise you wouldn't be having that problem. Thanks, JW for all you do and for a great channel, man!!

[@jlletaw1954]

I like it too...knew about reverse threads on one side (didn't know it went this far back) but never knew about lug nut angles...hope you don't have to wait too long for the water pump to come in...l've noticed there's not much over hang on the back of those Astro vans (good tow vehicle for a bumper pull trailer) & was thinking they had short leaf springs - might come in handy for straight axle steering on a future build

[@1armedguy4]

I feel the same , the shape and lines on this dodge are most attractive even a done up slant six would be a great attidion

[@dalesworld1308]

Cool truck, nice Deco style to it and it's super straight. Worth the effort.

[@ChevyC-ze1hr]

Love the look, love the whole idea behind it. My 83' Silverado has original paint , I'm never gonna paint her. Great stuff Jonathan

[@derrickrees8895]

Good looking old truck , I look forward to seeing you trying to get the motor started !

[@rickrebell9564]

always great videos....I salute your imagination and abilities. Please keep them coming .Thanks Jonathan .

[@rickrebell9564]

I started watching while I was in the hospital , it was great to watch them , passed a lot of time . i was there 2 months , thanks again Sir .

[@jasonbarton766]

"rides like a 2 wheel donkey cart" LMFAO!! I really like that truck!

[@robis40]

Looking good Jonathan. Keep on saving that American steel.

[@mikejohnson5837]

I really like your videos. I have been subscribed to your channel awhile now and look forward to seeing more! And that Dodge is nice!

[@robertwells6454]

Love ALL of Your content can't wait for more. You are a Rockstar in My book.

[@PhaQ2]

I've noticed a lot of content creators get flagged for no good reason. Most of the people that I watch have begun starting their videos with a middle finger @ KZbin. And carrying on providing the content the *we* enjoy. You keep doin' it right John, and forget about the word police. This is *America* !!!

[@coyotefurtrumpet]

That’s my new fav truck. Eager to see your progress on this historic ride. Great find.

[@TonyFleetwood]

the term i learned was " hub piloted " and " stud piloted " love that truck!

[@chuckhaynes6458]

The Dodge 1939 truck body style lasted through the early post war years. It was the base for all of the WC series 4 wheel drive trucks built during WW2 and as "Power Wagons" through 1963. Please keep this one original. Down the road you'll be glad you did.

[@MartsGarage]

Looks a lot better already. If I were to run those wheels with those lugs I'd rather re-turn the taper on the nuts. Simple lathe job. Saves taking all the wheels off again. As the wheels are pressed steel it might be better to leave them as factory. I had a 57 Buick, that had 5" bolt circle with 9/16 lugs. Mine had bolts, but I think later ones had lug nuts. Like all your videos, please keep posting despite youtube's shenanigans. I know you can't put "thank you"s in the bank, but Thank You for consistently posting interesting and well made videos. Mart.

[@stude1953]

That truck is badass Jonathan!! Hope you get it runnin' on down the road!

[@garyfisher1503]

I reckon the person reporting your videos is the one who tried stealing your content a while back, its so sad you have people hateful and jealous of other people's abilities, and im glad you are still making them, havent aeen anything on the bikes recently, you arent going to suprise us all and roll out 5 finished bikes I hope!, great vid as always, thanks jonathon .

[@tracywraley6892]

Thank you for not giving up I enjoy your videos

[@roadwarrior1450]

I look forward to your video's. 👍Keep on keeping' on

[@leejimbo]

very cool think I like old rusty ones better than the ones people restore ,can see my dad driving something like this back in the old days ,he was born in 1916 died in 1976 ,like your videos a lot don't know why they would reject any of them thanks for making them , if I was closer I would check out your place , I live I southern illinois

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

Forget the people who don't like your videos they can go jump in the lake I love your videos I wish I can have so many old cars like you my friend you are Bless so keep it up more and more videos

[@73F100]

I love the look of the truck too. If it were me I would preserve the patina and just let the history of that Ol gal speak for itself.

[@greenmountainsuriving]

Awesome ol truck JW keep the video's comin allways look foward to yours

[@kensherwood4866]

Although you put the wheels on to "show" it off have to say they look good. At the end the video the transformation from the day you picked it up is marked. Looking a real classic. Good luck with the other jobs you want to do and hopefully we will be along with you watching progress. Best Wishes from England

[@irvlawson4343]

I have watched several of your videos the last couple days. Just wanted to tell you I like them.

[@andrewmurray6772]

Really hope you get the title Jonathan, and keep this tough old Dodge for a daily driver for yourself for many years to come ! Cheers from Australia :)

[@jonathanw4942]

Me too. but I will do a bond if not, more money and time, but worth it in the end.

[@garyclemons2689]

The wheels made a pop even more clear coat it very nice keep up the good work

[@oldenslo4141]

Jonathan, I love this old Dodge truck, what style they had back then. Hope to see more videos on this one. If we lived closer, I'd make you offer for it.

[@KEVRPH]

Jonathan, Looks great! I can't wait to see it going down the road!

[@Ken_in_Wisconsin]

This truck has your name written all over it Jonathan. I'm glad it ended up with you.

[@brucepatterson2020]

I'm like you Mr. Jonathan, I like that body style and I like the idea that the truck will stay the way it is yet a daily driver.

[@davidjenkins1958]

Don’t know what has happened previously Johnathan but I had never was able to get any new videos. The last video I got even with going to your channel was the one where you built the foundation for the steam engine. This was the one where the big wheel went down into the ground. After that, nothing. I just went back today and seen there was newer videos. Which I am thankful,for and yes I am still subscribed and have the notifications set. But I’m just happy I am able to catch up on videos now.

[@seed_drill7135]

I agree about the body. That 30s/40s style looks so much better than the "pilot house" version that came out in '50.

[@ArthurLSmithJr]

I'm with you Jonathan. It does look stylish. I would love to find an old truck like that.

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i am having the same problem again....we gave away my wife's van and it got flagged as "not suitable"! i remember those "lee turbo action" tires from the early 1990's. looks like summit has 9/16" 45* lug nuts. truck looks great! i hope it becomes a driver for you!

[@cartersharp92]

What on Earth could they possibly object to in your videos man. They are informative, fun and clean. No cursing or adult themes. I don't get it bud. I'll keep watching bro. Good luck to you. Keep it up

[@marksmith6634]

Looks like a good project, it would make a great sleeper, with a 318 or 340 with a tripack, and a 727 tq.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

man that thing looks good! looks like you clear coated it!

[@grandprismatic]

Ikr, Ken looks like a white patent leather shoe BAM

[@BenDover-ye6tj]

Personally...I wouldn't paint it...Leave it the way it is.

[@chrisdickenson8116]

I agree with the rest... I would just clear coat it and call it good. It would make a sweet rat rod.

[@elwoodwatson9906]

Ken, Did yuse know ur in the TV? Just saw youse an yor rat rod on American Pickers "Boys Toys" S6-Ep 01 {2012} Besides being one of my u-tube heroes now youse gone an becomes a dang burned TV Star. Dus we see a new hit song comen out? I can alredy heers ol waylen sangin "Winnatchie Star that's what I are" Ha ha

[@BenDover-ye6tj]

The Iron Atheist 50.....Absolutely. Wonder what Jonathan would want for it....shipped to Canada....

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Yes please keep the videos coming !!! I enjoy them all , thanks !!!

[@tadpoles10]

She looks a treat that 'two wheel donkey cart' .. thanks for sharing Jonathan. atvb t ..

[@brucebyrnes5996]

Dodge truck looking much better now. Love your videos.

[@mrwcp63]

Really enjoy your videos especially on the old Dodge pick up truck I’ve never actually seen one before the oldest Dodgers I’ve ever seen more mid 50s I know you have like three of them now hopefully you can get more than one out of them but I love the styling of them sometimes you just get it right like a 72 Chevrolet for example which is probably my favorite j GM I love the mid-80s Fords And 71 to 93 Dodge as well

[@672egalaxie6]

That truck looks beautiful!!

[@tfp777]

The first thing that came to my mind was to put a 60 degree taper on the lug nuts. I really enjoy your videos thank you.

[@pjneslo8979]

I like that truck too, it looks great with that patina!

[@gardnersmith3580]

"Rides like a two-wheeled donkey cart."

[@lakesideranch]

Glad you're not giving in on the video production because of a troll or hater. All of you vids are quality and educational IMHO

[@jasonhill6466]

Man that thing has a nice stance with the wheels!

[@reidbarnes9851]

I think this is a Pilot House Dodge. I love the grill on them. Keep making your videos. We love these old iron beasts.

[@charleswillsonpeale5739]

Pilothouse Dodge trucks had the corner rear cab windows. They were built between the years '48-'53.

[@reidbarnes9851]

Thank you Charles.

[@mr.c2363]

My 1940 Dodge Military 4x4 (VF-401) looks just like your pickup, only bigger. Rusty and well used. When I cleaned the monkey vines out of the cab, the seat springs just crumbled in my hand. Seems that during its 33 year nab at the backside of a cornfield, it became the local kids watch tower...in doing so, they smashed in the cab roof causing it to hold water and to rust through. The rest of the old steel is in good shape. I have considered putting a mid 70's Power Wagon drive train (360, 4speed, granny gears, 4-11s), but I am forcing myself to fully evaluate the stock setup first.

[@edwardmulder3777]

Yeh I think the truck looks cool too and the wheels and tyres really help, also ya did a good job on the patina

[@RatdogDRB]

Purdy truck right there. Love the old iron.

[@huckmosby]

My dad had a 1/2 ton 46 - I love it - wish I could own it. Hope you can get it running and back on the road without too much trouble.

[@barneyeckert9702]

I love the way it looks with new wheels and hood, keep!

[@joeharrington595]

That Dodge pick up is pretty darn straight, I like it

[@robrowley4890]

Hay Jonathan. I like the old trucks as well but I can't hardly find them. Your 46 dodge I like it as well.

[@dblack3486]

That is if you will get a patreon account. Great video you're actually doing what 99% of us can only dream about.

[@grantw.whitwam9948]

LOOKS GREAT CLEANED UP WITH THE WHEELS, YOU WERE SO RIGHT.

[@morgansword]

Not sure but think that those trucks had the shock absorbers that had a master cylinder on the frame with a arm that came out and then down kinda like a brake cylinder but it was for the shocks. They worked when they were new but as they wore so did the quality of the ride but they looked "cool" and that counts for something doesn't it. Impressive video how you got it out of the brush and loaded straight. LIked this video too. As usual, quality video

[@garnetcampbell2898]

Love that truck. The color is purrrfect

[@ervingoertzen7233]

That's right ! Mopar used to switch left and right hand threads. A lot of my friends used to change that back in the day . Never understood why Mopar did that .

[@walterpchrysler9446]

Chrysler kept left & right handed lug nuts until the 70’s. 71 was when they decided to join everyone and do away with the left handed lug nuts.

[@sonsofthunder915]

The simple answer is It had to do with the differential and cornering. They were thinking the lug nuts would unloosen on the drivers side during cornering.

[@janlabij7302]

If a lug nut got loose, it wouldn't spin off, which is why they had different ones for each side. I wished they'd have kept them later, because my '87 D-150 did exactly that during a snow storm in Massena, NY, In 2003.

[@PapaJ5667]

Same as commercial vehicles ...old stud pilot wheels which took the place of 2 and 3 piece and single piece Dayton wheels and hub pilot wheels which are on all commercial trucks and trailers now

[@pappabob29]

Glad you decided to keep putting videos up. Don't know what's in "Google's" head but lots of folks are complaining about the same thing. Likely just more of the "corporate greed" mentality at play. "Ride like a two wheel donkey cart". Love it!!! Those old trucks were rated for 1/2 ton and were "routinely" overloaded with at least twice the rated load without issue. Probably didn't stop very good if you weren't careful but people were much more "focussed" on driving in those days. If you even had one, you used your phone BEFORE you left home, drove with two hands, and no distractions. "Make America Great Again"!!! Those wheels make quite an improvement!!!

[@kermitwardell3345]

I'm glad to see you back at ,I really enjoy your videos

[@mudmowerregulators9559]

nice! that would make a really cool looking shop truck

[@jimmyrogers2731]

Why would anyone flag or give you a thumbs down? I look forward to watching.

[@garyfisher1503]

Jimmy Rogers, some sad talentless individual probably!

[@merlemorrison482]

some techno-nerd who thinks all old machinery is going to pollute the Earth and kill us all......

[@michaelnaisbitt1639]

Jimmy Rogers In a lot of cases the thumbs down are given by You Tube itself as it tries to eliminate a lot of small. Channels and become more commercial. Not always the case BUT they do have influence

[@krus180]

Probably some environmentalist shits that want these gems crushed because they are the reason of polluting the earth

[@merlemorrison482]

yeah, they are too stupid to understand that a handfull of antique vehicles are nothing compared to one large factory.... :(

[@arthurdurham5112]

Good looking truck. Great video.

[@patriciacromwell6681]

Those wheels look good on this truck. I am like you. Neat looking truck.... John D.