Hi all,
I am attempting to restore a 1936 1 1/2 ton truck with a Standard Steel Works 450 Gal. Tank.

Can anyone recommend a good manual for 1 1/2 ton trucks w/ part numbers?

If the truck was being delivered to Texaco, would it be painted Ford Red or a specific Texaco Red? My guess is during the Great Depression it would just be painted a Ford Red.

Anyone know the proper tire size for 1936 1 1/2 ton trucks?

More questions to come. Thanks for your help,
Sam

 

Hi Sam, welcome to FTE.

Check out Mac's Antique Auto Parts. Not sure if any of these are what you're looking for, but its a start.

Books & Manuals - MAC's Antique Auto Parts

Good luck with your project and post some pictures.

 

I believe stock tire size was 7.00 x 20

Would love to see some pics of truck!

 

I recently stumbled across this 1935 Ford Wrecker and was ready to buy until I found it was a HUGE mismatch of parts. '34 frame, 35 cab, 36 grille...



Does anyone know a good source to find a nice 1936 1 1/2 Ton Truck? Would settle for a 1935 but want a '36.

Any good books on all the differences between the 2 years?

 

The best truck book I am aware of is Ford Trucks Since 1905, by James K. Wagner. He is the commercial adviser for the Early Ford V8 Club of America (Early Ford V-8 Club). If you are interested in restoring a truck to stock condition, I highly recommend joining the Early V8 Club.

 

Aye, stock tyre size was 700 x 20, however I have seen them run on 650x20.

 

Try Sam's Vintage Ford in Denver, CO

 

That is still a neat find it would make a cool looking rat rod with maybe the new 5.0 & a 5 speed trans. If I did not have to many projects going on right now I would love to get some thing like that. At least the Wife says I have to many projects going, but I don't feel like I have any thing to do unless I have at least 3 or 4 going on at one time. Besides thats how I find a lot of my parts, looking for a part for 1 project & end up finding parts for one of the other ones.

 

80yr old guy is FIRM on 10k ! ! Told him he would probably own it for a while...

Rusty Nail Rotten board slap of paint and there was his FORD

 

With out it having a newer drive train it would not be worth 10K to me. You are right he will have it for a while, until some one comes along that just wants to get into the car hobby & does not know what things are worth.
Bill

 

To the best of my knowledge, the differences are almost entirely cosmetic with one primary exception.

1935 models had cooling issues especially in the larger weight capacity models, 1 ton, 1 1/2 ton, etc. They had a slightly higher horsepower flathead than the '34 models, 85 hp in '35 vs. 75 hp in '34. As such the operating temp went up and the chosen radiator was not up to the task at all times or across all operating ranges.

In 1936, the engine was unchanged from the '35 model, but the radiator was made larger hence the thicker (front to back) grill shell. To further distinguish the 1936 model year trucks from the '35's, the Ford logo was moved to the front of the hood side panels and the louver design was changed.

Otherwise, the cab, chassis, engine, transmission, and torque tube equipped rear-ends were essentially the same across the two years.

Buy whichever year you prefer the looks of if you intend to run it with stock equipment. The cooling issue is easily solved with modern engine coolants and better sealing radiator caps. If you get a '36 because of this and swap in a late model v8, there's no guarantee that the stock radiator will accommodate your engine choice.

I do recommend switching to 12v rather than leaving it as a 6v. The addition of an alternator and a voltage reducer (for the gauges if needed) plus changing the light bulbs gives you a fairly dependable and nearly stock Ford truck. The starters can tolerate 12v without worry in my experience and the brighter 12v bulbs make driving it a more convenient.

Chris

 

wheels would be 6x20's for these two years.

 

Have a 36 1 1/2 ton if you're still interested. Thanks