45 2-1/2 ton project
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45 2-1/2 ton project
Hello I'm new here and long story short I picked up what I was told is a 1945 2-1/2 ton truck. Orginal plan was to pull the cab and scrap the rest, but I'm starting to get second thoughts. I've been trying to find some information on it without much luck, what little info I have found was on this site so I decided to register and post a question.
I'd like to know a little more about the truck before I lock in on a project plan. What I don't know about the truck. I can't find serial number on the cab, glove box insert is gone and I haven't located anything on the frame, motor or trans.
What I know
1) It has two tpeed rear end
2) Flat Head V8 with manual
3) 5 Bolt Rims on 8" circle
4) 7.00-20" tires and 8.25-20 tires
5) one 9.00-18" rim and tire that BARELY clears rear brake drum (16" diameter?)
I have a EFI Big Block with a 5 speed that is slated for this truck either as a street rod or heavy truck. Here's a few photos if that helps
Thanks
I'd like to know a little more about the truck before I lock in on a project plan. What I don't know about the truck. I can't find serial number on the cab, glove box insert is gone and I haven't located anything on the frame, motor or trans.
What I know
1) It has two tpeed rear end
2) Flat Head V8 with manual
3) 5 Bolt Rims on 8" circle
4) 7.00-20" tires and 8.25-20 tires
5) one 9.00-18" rim and tire that BARELY clears rear brake drum (16" diameter?)
I have a EFI Big Block with a 5 speed that is slated for this truck either as a street rod or heavy truck. Here's a few photos if that helps
Thanks
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I beleive the vin number is on the top of the frame beneath the cab, and also on the drivers door jamb. Check the HAMB they got some builds on 2.5 ton ford trucks, turning them into car haulers and such.
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First, welcome to the site. That's a good looking truck, please don't scrap it, if you decide to use just the cab sell off the remaining parts. Don't let the sheetmetal be sent of to turn into a Kia.
You won't find a serial number stamped on the cab. It's on the frame, drivers side, around the steering box, check out this past thread, it will give you some visual clues. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-location.html
You won't find a serial number stamped on the cab. It's on the frame, drivers side, around the steering box, check out this past thread, it will give you some visual clues. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-location.html
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Motor is locked up. Not sure how bad it is although I hadn't planned on running it. Drive line seem OK. I assume motor went bad, box removed and truck was sidelined. I'll probably pull the heads and take a peek.
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Thanks for the help. It was hid well but I found it. Looks like they had a rookie stamping frame the day this one rolled off the line.
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Your serial number basically breaks down to tell us is a 100 HP 239 Flathead V8, big truck aka Heavy Duty (anything over one ton was called Heavy Duty) and the sequence tells us that it is a 1945 truck. And what looks like a 1 should actually be a T. 99T is how the serial number should start.
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number is on the top of the frame beneath the cab, and also on the drivers door jamb. Check the HAMB they got some builds on 2.5 ton ford trucks, turning them into car haulers and such.Prior to 1948, trucks were registered by their specific engine number (also referred to as the serial number), which was also stamped on the clutch housing.
The problem was, if the engine was changed, the numbers no longer matched. This also applies to FoMoCo Passenger Cars prior to 1949.
Look on the registration, on the engine block and the clutch housing (hogshead) to see if # 99T-596659 matches. If it does, it's the original engine. If not, it isn't.
Les Kelley, the largest used car dealer in the world and a Ford Dealer (Kelley Kar Co.) located on downtown LA's Auto Row (Figueroa St.) came up with the VIN system which registers the entire vehicle.
Les Kelley also founded Kelley Blue Books.
September 1944: The War Production Board allowed automakers to resume civilian truck production. All civilian car/truck production had ended February 6, 1942.
Due to shortages of steel, "wildcat" striking UAW members, less than 30,000 1945 Ford trucks were assembled.
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2.5 Ton
We have fallen in love with these trucks, please don't scrap it! I'm not a hot rod fan but this truck would look great as a flat-bed with a different rear end. Our 1 ton is still in the works... Cary & Jenna
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OH Man!! That's way to nice to scrap. I don't see where he said that. Heck I will buy it at scrap price in a heart beat. PM or E-Mail me if ya don't want it Bud.
Guy's I am in the market for a 48 to 50 F just about anything. I am willing to trade my Uni for the right truck. Check it out under my User Name. It's a daily Driver and needs nothing. Except what ever ya want to do to it to personalize it to you. It is ready to go anywhere. In fact when I go down to Colorado next month I plan to drive it to Florida than home to
Alaska unless I find the Truck of my dreams. And that is really a Merc in the 48 to 50 range. Check it out. There is still stuff I can do to her like paint. But mechanically it is done. And when that happens it's time to move on. Right?
I am thinking a truck called Abby on here. Ya ya know who ya are. It may not be the right year but I just love what you have done to her and want her bad bud.
Okay my drinks gone. Must be nap time
Say goodnight Dick
PS: I luv Abby
Guy's I am in the market for a 48 to 50 F just about anything. I am willing to trade my Uni for the right truck. Check it out under my User Name. It's a daily Driver and needs nothing. Except what ever ya want to do to it to personalize it to you. It is ready to go anywhere. In fact when I go down to Colorado next month I plan to drive it to Florida than home to
Alaska unless I find the Truck of my dreams. And that is really a Merc in the 48 to 50 range. Check it out. There is still stuff I can do to her like paint. But mechanically it is done. And when that happens it's time to move on. Right?
I am thinking a truck called Abby on here. Ya ya know who ya are. It may not be the right year but I just love what you have done to her and want her bad bud.
Okay my drinks gone. Must be nap time
Say goodnight Dick
PS: I luv Abby