1946 Dodge Custom W-Series Pickup

Description

Hagerty Marketplace is honored to offer a selection of vehicles from the SugarCreek Collection. This private collection in southeastern Ohio is supported by its own in-house restoration and maintenance shop, with a full-time staff of craftsmen. The garage is a true spectrum of car enthusiast dreams, ranging from unfinished restorations to the most recent SEMA-exhibited 1,000 horsepower 1962 Dodge Power Wagon. Sixteen select cars from the collection are being offered in time for the holidays. Whether awaiting restoration, preserved showroom stock, restored to like-new, or tastefully modified, these cars and trucks are truly SugarCreek quality.

The 1946 Dodge Custom W-Series Pickup Truck marked a significant post-war transition for Dodge. Introduced as part of Dodge’s effort to resume civilian vehicle production after World War II, the W-Series trucks were known for their rugged durability and practical design. 

The W-Series design emphasized functionality, with a spacious cab and a versatile cargo bed that could handle a variety of loads. The truck was available in a variety of configurations, including a half-ton pickup, a panel delivery, and a chassis-cab. It was powered by a reliable 217.8 cu-in inline-six engine, producing around 95 horsepower, paired with a three-speed manual transmission. The W-series was a reliable and durable workhorse, and production continued until 1947, when it was replaced by the all-new B-series. 

This 1946 Dodge Custom W-Series Pickup carries on its pre-war Moderne style with a more modern drivetrain, including a Mopar 318 cu-in LA-block V8 and three-speed A904 automatic transmission. Air conditioning, power windows, and a ceiling-mounted Sony Bluetooth stereo add to the comforts of this classy hauler. 

Highlights 

• Offered from the SugarCreek Collection  

• Powered by a Mopar 318 cu-in LA-block V8 

• Three-speed A904 automatic transmission 

• Updated with air conditioning 

• 15 inch steel wheels and Goodyear Viva2 tires front, Grand Am radial tires rear 

• The chassis number (81159104) decodes as: 

  • Year – 1946 

  • Make – Dodge 

  • Model – WC 

  • Engine – 217.76 Flathead Six 

  • Wheelbase – 116 inches 

  • Rating – 1/2 Ton 

  • Engineering Code – T112 

  • Plant – Detroit, Michigan 

  • Build Number – 37947 

Features 

• Updates include: 

  • Power steering 

  • Power brakes  

  • Front disc brakes 

  • Electric windshield wipers

  • OE Style Exhaust Manifolds 

  • Dual Flow Master Muffler 

  • Electric cooling fan 

  • AutoMeter gauges 

  • Power windows  

  • Bluetooth stereo 

  • Security system 

  • Shaved door handles 

• Barrel-shaped grille  

• Crowned front fenders 

• Free-standing headlamps 

• All-steel cab and bed 

• Sloped, two-piece windshield 

Known Imperfections 

• Brown floor carpet is badly fitted 

• Paint chips throughout, especially on tailgate corners 

Included 

• Large restoration file 

 Ownership History 

This 1946 Dodge Custom W-Series Pick-Up Truck was added to the SugarCreek Collection in 2021 when it was acquired from the shop that restored and updated it. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.    

Contact: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 email: mlowney@hagerty.com