1940 Over One Ton Panel Van
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1940 Over One Ton Panel Van
I'm looking for dimensions (length, wheelbase, height, width) and weight of a 1940 commercial chassis panel van (over one ton). I've seen them for the car based panel van at 15'8" long, but need them for the bigger truck. A friend says the WB is about 159". Thank you.
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Tuned
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Thanks!
Stu, Thank you very much for the info. I am looking at a fire engine built on a 1940 panel van and am trying to figure out where I could store it. It is a really cool conversion done by the Buffalo Fire Appliance Corporation. The owner has the records back to the delivery to the Fire Department 74 years ago. Mike
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I've loved the 1.5 ton panels and envy you finding one that is well preserved. So often they show up as rust buckets or absolute wrecks. Is the truck you've found a single rear wheel or dual? I'll really be envious if it's a dually. We'll be needing pictures. Stu
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Nice one! Yeah, I'm like Stu. The 1 1/2 ton ford panels are pretty much my favorite of all the ford trucks. Can't say I have ever seen one in person, but I'm a long time student of James Wagner and his book, FTS'05. He has many of them pictured in there. Sounds like a really great truck. Don't pass it by just because you can't store it right away. A good one of these would be worth building a shrine, I mean a shed for. Can you get us a photo asap?
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This is how they look when I find them. Stu
BTW Gary, you've used the term "truck ****" before as I recall. That James K. Wagner book you've been fondling the pages of has some of the best. Stu
BTW Gary, you've used the term "truck ****" before as I recall. That James K. Wagner book you've been fondling the pages of has some of the best. Stu
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That's the one! I thought it was you that posted it, but I couldn't remember for sure.
That 2nd panel looks like a bit of a project, I imagine that the back fender and running board are made of unobtanium. Is it missing the back doors too?
Sam
That 2nd panel looks like a bit of a project, I imagine that the back fender and running board are made of unobtanium. Is it missing the back doors too?
Sam
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Yes, yes, and yes. But I know where it sits just in case I decide to spend the rest of my life looking for pieces. Or using it for pieces. Stu
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Looks almost mint to me. 
How bout those hubcaps? I encountered a burned out '38 fire engine behind a motel in Twisp Wa. There was nothing much on it any good except for all the stainless caps in perfect condition. I tried my best to purchase them from the motel's owner, but he insisted he was going to 'restore' it someday. Next trip I'll bring him a bottle of whiskey..... I have a decent set on my '37but these were excellent, just like the ones on that panel. The rear axle on my '47 isn't drilled for them and being a 2 speed, it looks bigger. Seriously that panel looks pretty good. I enjoy seeking out hard to find parts. Paying for them, not so much...
How bout those hubcaps? I encountered a burned out '38 fire engine behind a motel in Twisp Wa. There was nothing much on it any good except for all the stainless caps in perfect condition. I tried my best to purchase them from the motel's owner, but he insisted he was going to 'restore' it someday. Next trip I'll bring him a bottle of whiskey..... I have a decent set on my '37but these were excellent, just like the ones on that panel. The rear axle on my '47 isn't drilled for them and being a 2 speed, it looks bigger. Seriously that panel looks pretty good. I enjoy seeking out hard to find parts. Paying for them, not so much...
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Pictures Coming
The fire engine has dual rear wheels. I am a one-day old member and cannot post pictures. I will once I can. BTW, what do you think a 1940 Ford panel delivery (1.5 ton) in pretty decent shape is worth? The member enthusiasm on my post is amazing.
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Okay, I guess we can now get on with things and welcome you properly. You will find this to be a good group I think, and supportive without the flaming that arises on some other sites. To post pictures I'd suggest creating a Photobucket account, or Flickr, or some other hosting account. Pretty easy to post from there to here once you get acquainted with the procedure. The other way is to pay a few bucks to become a FTE Supporter. Worth it, imho, just to avoid spam ad content.
What's it worth? Who can say for sure. I know if it was me I'd start selling off others if needed to make sure it became mine. Stu
What's it worth? Who can say for sure. I know if it was me I'd start selling off others if needed to make sure it became mine. Stu
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Here's your picture of the truck from your profile page. Try as I might I couldn't save a larger image. I'd suggest guys clink on Mike's user name to go see the full size picture. Great looking truck. A true time machine. Stu
