1949 Fargo Truck Restoration Update

Does anyone know the sequence of the switches - the gauges and std lucas light and ignition are obvious, however I don't know what goes where. There are five smaller holes above the gauges and another original small hole on the right side of the driver's windscreen (don't know what goes there either).
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Does anyone know who fabricates windscreen frames. I've searched, but found nothing.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Max

Max - check out this web page - www.old-dodge-trucks.co.uk/dodge_kew2.htm

If you don't find someone that can make windcreen frames you will have to make your own. a good panelbeater should be up to the task!

Beautiful job so far - keep the photos coming Max!

There is one comes to Lake Goldsmith, will try and get a photo for you

Great looking restore so far! Sure can't beat a "body off" restoration job. Good sized workshop too! :

What tyre size are you running? Looks to be about 7.50x20, or are they 6.50x20?

An advertiser in Restored Cars magazine makes windscreen frames. www.redfoxframes.com.au

looks like you are doing a great job so far and not missing any bits and pieces just a couple of hints with your sand blasted cab there are a few light rust spots this is caused by the salt that comes out of the pores of your hands when you touch or move parts use rags or gloves until you get things primed de oxidine or rs1 [ phosphoric acid ] will remove the light rust and stop problems with paint at a later stage . when i did my apprenticeship we were taught that brakes diffs and radiators were painted black to attract heat to disapate into the air quickly therefore stopping things like brake fade and engines from over heating i am just wondering if the engine colour will keep the heat in causing over heating or engine damage' just wanting to see you get years of pleasure after all the hard work

"i am just wondering if the engine colour will keep the heat in causing over heating or engine damage"
I think the color would be fairly safe....
look at all the different colored engines available..
Perhaps the type of paint or compound used may hinder the dispersion of heat..
plenty of engines painted gray or white, particularly in marine applcations
max

The paint colour on the engine would only have a barely-measureable effect on cooling. The type of paint, as Ferret says, would possibly have more effect on heat transfer (a thick epoxy paint would have higher insulating properties than a thin enamel) .. but in the overall cooling effect, the greatest % of cooling is done via heat transfer from the block and head, to the coolant.

In that case, it's vital to ensure that all scale buildup is removed from the block and head when reconditioning. Caterpillar repeatedly talk about the massive insulation ability of scale buildup in cooling systems.
According to Cat, 1.6mm (1/16") thickness of scale inside a block or head has the same insulating potential as 100mm (4") thickness of cast iron.
This relatively small thickness of scale can reduce heat transfer by up to 40%.

In the Dodge/Chrysler flathead motors, it's also important to ensure the block cooling tube insert is in good shape. This tube is vital for correct coolant flow and dispersion, for maximum heat transfer.

Cheers - Ron.

This old truck is still on the farm, minus tray & hyd equip, could be worth buying for spares, in good condition for its age, dont expect it for nothing, farmer who owns it would be reasonable!!
Gilly

Whoops, this is the other photo.