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JW in MO ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Location: South KC Area Points: 2627 |
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Changing directions a little but still fits in this Topic Heading. Picked up this 35 Ford 1-1/2 ton truck. Haven't gotten her to hit on more than 2 cylinders so far but pulled the distributor and a thorough cleaning and adjusting should help from what I've seen. Previous owner said he had it running for a bit but I've discovered he had exaggerated some facts before the sale. She does have 57K actual miles, and a PTO, considering putting a hoist on it, but first things first. Haven't put air in the tires but they're probably so hard they won't go flat. ![]() ![]() |
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Alberta Phil ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Points: 3856 |
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Very nice truck!! I've always liked the old Fords.
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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8345 |
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JW,
WOW! I really like it! I would also invite you to join the Ford Barn Forum. I have had a great success with help on my ragged ol truck from that site. (I am there with same handle) I like the looks of your truck! There is a new book on 35-36 Ford big trucks coming out soon too, semi-sponsored by Early Ford V8 Club. Your dash looks great! What are your plans and what is some of the back story on your awesome big truck? What size tires will you be looking for? Regards, Chris
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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DougG ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Location: Mo Points: 8183 |
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Very nice ! Id drop an Allis 426 in it, make a Ratrod ! But thats me
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tadams(OH) ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Location: Jeromesville, O Points: 10382 |
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I would do a complete original restore on that beautiful looking ole truck
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JW in MO ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Location: South KC Area Points: 2627 |
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Been looking for a 37 to put in the line-up with my 37 WC, U and A but
this came up I had to give it a look. Attempting to put her back as
original as possible, ignition/steering lock missing but switch and all
work. Thanks Sugrarmaker, will take advantage of the group and always
up for a good read. I also got a Ford flat bed in the deal but haven't
made up my mind yet, would have to widen it by 5-1/2" but then fashion
the hoist system. She's got 20", five bolt wheels and all 4 hub caps
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DanWi ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 18 Sep 2009 Location: wttn Points: 1860 |
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What motor is in a truck like that? Flathead V8?
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DMiller ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Hermann, Mo Points: 32095 |
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Really nice shape!!
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Fred in Pa ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Hanover Pa. Points: 9210 |
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That is a cool looking front end
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He who dies with the most toys is,
nonetheless ,still dead. If all else fails ,Read all that is PRINTED. |
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KMAG ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() Joined: 26 May 2020 Location: Elizabethtown, Points: 671 |
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Be care of rims if split rims (widow makers) and not lock ring rims.
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Clay ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Udall, Kansas Points: 9518 |
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Make sure you are able to find the right size tires.
I have a 1954 Ford F-500. Next impossible to find 7.50/20 or 8.25/20 truck tires. |
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DMiller ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Hermann, Mo Points: 32095 |
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Only GOOD Option is conversion to 18.5 or other Budd Style rims.
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JW in MO ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Location: South KC Area Points: 2627 |
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Lots of little issues will need to be addressed but all in all, it's in pretty good shape, no rust holes anywhere, even has the original floor board. Yes, it's a flathead V8 but not sure which model yet. Of course they make the tires, at 350 a pop. I don't want to change the axles unless I absolutely have to but brake issues may make me rethink that. If the motor or transmission turn out to be junk then it will get all different undercarriage but the plan for now is to keep it as original as possible. The 18.5 conversion sounds intriguing, I'd like some more information.
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DaveKamp ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Apr 2010 Location: LeClaire, Ia Points: 5835 |
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Wow... that truck is so complete, and in such good condition, that I would just get it running and operational, clean it up good, and give it a coat of protective wax... they are only 'original condition' once... Save the restorations for the ones that can't be kept original (i.e. ones that've been through a prior resto that wasn't-so-great), and save the 'rat rod' circumstance for using a chassis that's too-far-gone to use as original or resto, a body that's more gone-than-there, etc... Keep the original drivetrain... everybody builds rat-rods using cliche crap. As for wheels and tires, I would have a set of custom-made 19.5 wheels (Stockton Wheel, or someone like that) to bolt on to the existing hubs... go through the brakes thoroughly, make it safe to drive.
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Ten Amendments, Ten Commandments, and one Golden Rule solve most every problem. Citrus hand-cleaner with Pumice does the rest.
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shameless dude ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 10 Apr 2017 Location: east NE Points: 13607 |
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yep....rat rod it!
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Tbone95 ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 31 Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Points: 11713 |
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Very cool!
I like Dave Kamp's idea, keep it looking old, but great. Whatever you choose, enjoy, that's a neat truck.
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FloydKS ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: S E Kansas Points: 8231 |
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I agree with Dave and Tbone... it is your truck, enjoy... decide as you move forward.
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Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die
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Steve in NJ ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Andover, NJ Points: 11899 |
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Yeah, I'd be hotroddin' it to. But.. I'm a hotrodder by heart. For a 1 1/2 ton truck, that thing is in beeeutiful shape! Let's see... small block Ford w/AOD trans would fit nice in there. ![]() Steve@B&B
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39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife
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JW in MO ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Location: South KC Area Points: 2627 |
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Today I set out to clean and set the points, gasket all but missing for the coil. Everything checked out OK, made a gasket and ready to reinstall. First gasket I’ve knocked out in years, taught my daughter and she was hammering out WC carburetor gaskets from age 10 but she up and grew up, moved out and got married so I’m back to making my own.
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Fred in Pa ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Hanover Pa. Points: 9210 |
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Did I read somewhere ?? the only way to make a Ford run is to jam a Cummins in it . LMAO
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He who dies with the most toys is,
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JW in MO ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Location: South KC Area Points: 2627 |
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Don’t leave old Red sitting unprotected, if the flathead doesn’t work, that 7.3 would make a nice power plant! |
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Unit3 ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 17 Oct 2009 Location: NC Iowa Points: 5559 |
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And your winner for the Coolest Project in 2023 is (drum roll ----------------------------------------------------------------)
JW from Missouri with his 1935 Ford truck!!!
Edited by Unit3 - 13 Jan 2023 at 8:10am |
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2-8070FWA PS/8050PS/7080/7045PS/200/D15-II/2-WD45/WD/3-WC/UC/C
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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8345 |
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JM,
Sure hope you keep this truck close to original! Love the truck! Whats the next steps? I have several sources for parts that I have used. Most are pretty good folks to work with. Yuor flat head V8 should be able to be brought back to life, unless it has internal cracks in water jacket. Just takes time and money. I have been trying to make a little headway on mine each week during the winter. Have a horn problem next. Maybe will see you over on the Ford Barn Forum? Are you the guy that has all the OLD Allis tractors and does videos of the restorations? Regards, Chris
Edited by Sugarmaker - 15 Jan 2023 at 10:03am |
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8345 |
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JM,
Any updates on the Old Ford truck? Regards, Chris
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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Tracy Martin TN ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Gallatin,TN Points: 10665 |
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Nice old truck, I have a friend here in Gallatin that has one similar. The hoist on them are very unique, gear driven. Keep it original, you won't regret it! Tracy
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No greater gift than healthy grandkids!
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DMiller ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Hermann, Mo Points: 32095 |
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Have been scouring for a decently barn kept older medium duty truck, to transfer the running gear from under my F250SD as it is corrupting so fast. Scary how expensive Barn Finds can get.
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sparky ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 13 May 2011 Location: So. Indiana Points: 1632 |
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Nice find! I love the look of those old gauges.
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It's the color tractor my grandpa had!
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plummerscarin ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() Joined: 22 Jun 2015 Location: ia Points: 3613 |
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Barn finds are all the rage these days as evidence by all the YouTube videos out there. Have inflated prices beyond reason. For buyers anyway. |
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JW in MO ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Location: South KC Area Points: 2627 |
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The old girl runs as of today. New plugs, plug wires, 2 new inner and 2 new outer distributor caps, a little gasoline down the carb and she came to life. Mice took the stuffing out of the driver side of the seat and deposited it inside the muffler, the first pop blew that out and she purrs like a kitten. Posted a short video on Facebook, now I need a get a second job cause I got a sneakin feelin this is gonna cost me. The truck is one thing but this will probably add up to new curtains, furniture or whatever else will even out the spending.
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AC7060IL ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Location: central IL Points: 3433 |
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