bought the truck in septmber. only can work on it in winter. bernette is the owners name my name is brian . start by pulling a few dents,then took the front end apart. put some repair on helper side rocker and cab support,straighten up the helper door a bit.so opens better. drivers door is bang up quit a bit ! owner son who sold it too me said truck had an accident and cab was replaced with a 1947 cab which he has. so i must go and pick it up,when we can go up on his farm. hopeful i can use door parts.

 

done a tune up on engine got her running. for some reason can,t post the youtube. go too( 1942 ford truck first start 40 years 001 ) it was the second start

 

put new rear wheel beaings seals and brake cylinders. rear end was froze in water, and brake lining stuck too drums,reused the linings had to revet them a new.found bottle and nuts in our old stock.left side left tread right side right tread.

 

had her for a drive ,around the shop. the roxels in low position its slow, made it too 4 gear. a little touchy too shift!!! transmission leaks will need new seals. now its sitting in my yard. will need parts for next winter. next step will be brakes ! master cyliner is stuck, it has a hydrovac(power brake) dont no what too do, try too keep this system or upgrade? and upgrade too what? would like too have a double master cylinder for safety. gonna take it off (master cylinder) this summer too see its size,don,t want less pressure! how can i test the hydrovac? there is no linkage between roxel arm and rear differential if anybody ,could show a diagram or picture would be nice.

 

missing a few bars,found them new but wouldn,t need them all.anybody have spares?

 

I might have some bars... I have my original, and bought a set on ebay... I'll let you know.

 

ok thanks would be nice!

 

i,m looking to buy a master cylinder,i see some guys use a master cylinder and booster assembly for later models(48 49 50ies). just wondering if they fit easly in the 42 too 47 models. and what size is the cylinder bore? here where its sitting pretty .

 

Rebuild kits for the master cylinder are available if you still have yours, thats what I did to mine.

 

i would like to upgrade too a double master cylinder,for safty. been busy with house chores,you wouldn,t happen too remember the size off the cups in your master cylinder. thats what is slowing down my search for a newer double master cylinder. was wanting to take mine apart too know the size! wouldn,t want something smaller!

 

i wanting to place and order for some sheet metal. cab corners ,rockers,rear cab piece,and floor parts. i live in eastern canada,seems some places don,t do buisness across the boarder. where would be the best shop too buy from!

 

Try Joe's Antique Auto for brake parts. I bought the master cylinder for my '40 1 1/2 ton from him. Great guy to deal with. Very knowledgeable and reasonable shipping. Don't know about shipping to Canada but I would think he would.

267 Hartford Ave W, Uxbridge, MA 01569
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thanks for the tip,i will check them out. i read your looking for oil seals,maybe i can help!

 

placed an order today with joe,s antique. seems like a great guy. couldn,t find the master cylinder and booster assembly,that i wanted. i would need a core for a late 60ies ford 1 ton. i will keep an eye out for one. so i order an original one. tired of useing hand brake too stop,and don,t want my new rear cylinders too rust. took the wooden box off last weekend. and order cab corners, rockers ,and floor boards, from joe too. i,m feeling like a kid at christmas!

 

started last weekend. removed the front fenders and grille,level the truck as best i could to start working on cab. thanks too complit1107 i got the blue prints for wooden cab support,a guy,s making them for me this week. hopefully next weekend i can start rebuilting rear cab support.