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1947 Dodge WD-21 One-Ton Pickup

Bid to $8,900 on 1/14/20

This 1947 Dodge WD-21 is a one-ton pickup which was acquired by the seller as a running project out of South Dakota in 2002 and has since been partially refurbished. The truck is finished in green and black over a gray interior, and power is provided by a 230ci flathead inline-six mated to a three-speed manual transmission with an additional compound low gear. Service in 2019 included replacement of braking and cooling parts as well as the exhaust system, valve cover gasket, and other items. This “Job-Rated” WD-21 is offered in Ormond Beach, Florida with records from current ownership and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.

The body was refinished in green and black by a previous owner and features a two-piece windshield with a visor, cowl lamps, vinyl door graphics, and embossed “speed lines” on the lower rear fenders. The seller notes corrosion in the pickup box and a crack in the passenger-side windshield glass as shown up close in the gallery below.

Six-lug 16″ steel wheels are painted black and fitted with Power King Extra Traction inner-tube tires mounted in spring 2019. The wheel bearings were also repacked and new seals installed, while refurbishment of the brakes included turning and repainting the drums along with replacement of the shoes, master and wheel cylinders, and rubber lines.

The nine-foot bed features stake sides made from oak flooring and a floor panel comprised of a single piece of lacquered 3/4″ marine-grade plywood underlaid by treated 2×4 crossmembers and fitted with body-colored load rails. A vintage O-ring tie-down is affixed to the bulkhead.

The interior was refurbished circa 2009 with period-style gray mohair fabric covering the bench seat, door panels, and headliner. The speedometer is noted to be inoperative and both wiper motors require replacement.

The body-colored steel dash houses an 80-mph speedometer flanked by gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure gauges, fuel level, and amperage. The five-digit odometer is said to show approximately 42k miles, 1k of which were added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown.

The 230ci flathead inline-six was rated at 102 horsepower when new. The radiator has been recored by Rex Radiator of Chicago, and service in March 2019 included replacement of the water pump, thermostat, radiator hoses, fan belt, and valve cover gasket along with an oil and sock-style filter change. The carburetor was cleaned and the exhaust system was replaced from the manifold back. Power travels to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission with an additional granny gear. Driving videos are shown below.

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Auction Result

High Bid	USD $8,900 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	January 14, 2020 at 1:02PM PT
Bids	27

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