1955 Dodge Pickup - Tough, Rugged and Job -Rated
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- 1955 Dodge Pickup - Tough, Rugged and Job -Rated
Although styling changes weren’t too radical, the 1954 C-1 series Dodge pickup trucks were in fact all new. The cab sat lower by virtue of a new single-piece floor, and the windshield was now a fixed single pane of glass that was canted at a slightly deeper angle. While the all new front clip still had a two-section butterfly hood, the front end sat lower with headlights on the upper ends of each fender peak between a large trapezoidal grille opening inset with two large bars. While Chrysler’s time-honed flathead six continued to be standard, the big news was that a 241-cid V-8 became optional in pickups during mid-1954.
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In April of 1955, the C-1 series was revised into the C-3. Changes included a standard wrap-around windshield, an optional 260-cid V-8, and two new transmission options: a 3-speed with overdrive and the PowerFlite automatic transmission. As a greater emphasis in the industry was on styling and driver comfort, the C-3 received four different levels of trim, going from Standard, DeLuxe, Custom, to the top-end Custom Regal.
Final changes to Dodge’s C-Series pickup line were initiated in May 1956 until the end of this generation in September of the same year. Primarily, electrical systems became 12-volt, the parking brake location and external badging changed, and the low-sided pickup box was discontinued. For the powertrain, the optional V-8 grew by 10 cid to displace 270 cid.
The C series was a line of pickup trucks sold by Dodge from 1954 to 1960. It replaced the Dodge B series of trucks and was eventually supplanted by the Dodge D series, introduced in 1961.
Unlike the B series, which were closely related to Dodge's prewar trucks, the C series was a complete redesign. Dodge continued the "pilot house" tradition of high-visibility cabs with a wraparound windshield introduced in 1955. A two-speed "PowerFlite" automatic transmission was newly available that year.
Chrysler called the Hemi-powered Dodge trucks "Power Giant" in 1957, and introduced power steering and brakes, a three-speed automatic, and a 12-volt electrical system.
From 1957 to 1959, Dodge proposed the Sweptside pickup, a rival to the Chevrolet Cameo Carrier, but it never became a best-seller. A flat-sided (and thus wider) "Sweptline" cargo box came in 1959. The company also adopted the standard pickup truck numbering scheme, also used by Ford and GM at that time. Thus, the ½ ton Dodge was now called the D100. A traditional separate-fender body "Utiline" version was also built which had a GVWR of 9,000 lb
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1955 Dodge Pickup - Tough, Rugged and Job -Rated
Great video. I have a 1954 Dodge Fargo 1/2 ton that I am restoring. My Dad had a 1949 Fargo. That is why I bought the Fargo. I think of my Dad a lot when working on the truck. It is a labour of love for sure.
That’s what many people don’t get about car guys. Restoring and tending to these old vehicles is about more than just engines, seats and wheels. It’s great memories too. Thanks for watching
While not totally stock this one is so close! It is GREAT to see an old classic like this restored to what it once was, or close, and not chopped up, Mexicanized and hot rodded. There's so much JUNK on the road today vehicles like this are just heart stopping to see.
Thanks for watching
The first Dodge 241 v8 was a hemi in 1953, but it only made 140 hp. The polyspherical head was a cost savings change. That's a cool truck that I don't often see anymore!
It is a very cool truck and we’re excited to see someone live it enough to restore it and share it with us. Thanks for watching
The Blue Jean blue is spectacular on this truck! Wish we had a better look at the interior, The rear seat looked nice anyways! Enjoyed you sharing this handsome truck with us!
It’s a handsome truck and neat that he restored it for all of us to enjoy. Thanks for watching
I have a 56 dodge 8ft bed 3/4 Ton butterfly hood 3 window cab painted porch red from the eighties 911 car, same oak floor like yours!
I'll bet she's beautiful too!
When I was a kid my dad had a 54 with the V-8 & 4 speed but it was a long bed 5 window. He dropped a 318 in it and it ran great. Super review.
Its a great looking truck. What we liked most is that you don't see many of them at Car Shows. I love the styling of these 50's trucks
I ever repaired the Dodge as like as you, and we added 4wd into that car.
The 4wd we made it by self.
We combined the transfercase by CJ7 jeep also.
We just had a body and chassis only, so we use Daihatsu Truck engine and vehicle registration also, because that was importand ind in my country so much.
And now we enjoy our job, because it works..
Sounds like you have a very cool truck. Thanks for watching
Im in highschool and i drive a 54 dodge 1 ton long bed with the original 241 v8 hemi and finding parts for this truck is hard since its all custom from the factory
Thats awesome....what made you decide on this truck for your first vehicle?
Well i wanted anything from the 60s at first mainly the 1960 ford f100 but i got such a deal on the dodge only 6000 and it was fully running with new gas tank and exhaust all i had to do was the brakes
My dad’s first vehicle was a 1959 Chevy Apache. I miss the old styling those trucks had
I agree. Love the 50’s truck styling. Was certainly the most creative and classic designs. Thanks for watching
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Thanks for watching!
Steel body panels must have been much higher quality than we have gotten used to coming out of Detroit since then...?
Definitely thicker steel back then. Thanks for watching
He said it didn't have power steering when he first bought it. Does anybody know if he converted to power steering and if so, does anybody know how he did it. I'm trying to add power steering to my 1955 Dodge C3 truck.
He did add power steering. I think it was something he picked up from a newer MOPAR from a salvage yard and did some garage engineering to make it work. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching
I just bought this very pickup, poly V8 and all, but I thought it is a 54. Can anyone put me in touch with Matt?
That was filmed a couple of years ago and unfortunately we don’t have his contact information
where is the truck chassis number
Check the front door post on the front doors for another plate. Can be stamped in frame right above front axle when you look in from diverts side front tire
I can bet a fortune that this guy will never part with his family truck…
Thanks for watching!
Man would I like to talk to you.
Same as my 1st track I paid $260 the body was perfect rain good and good and unfortunately the big mistake coming To the point when I sold it to a friend and and hes had it ever since I just relocated it hes died but the old lady doesn't want to part with all the junk it's buried in can't convince her otherwise 45 years later I'll be driving my same old truck how sad I think Robert would have wanted me to have it to you're typical stuck old Betty To the point when I sold it to a friend and and hes had it ever since I just relocated it hes died but the old lady doesn't want to part with all the junk it's buried in can't convince her otherwise 45 years later I'll be driving my same old truck how sad I think Robert would have wanted me to have it to you're typical stuck old Betty
Thanks for sharing