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Hello, new member here. Great site. I know your trucks are more modern than mine but I was told and have read you guys are the authority on Ford Script flatbeds. My truck is a 1935 1.5 Ton Model BB. My last step in its restoration sourcing (or building) a 12 foot stake body. My truck has a 157 inch wheelbase (model 51).
I was hoping to get some leads in finding one, preferably in the South east!
Hello, new member here. Great site. I know your trucks are more modern than mine but I was told and have read you guys are the authority on Ford Script flatbeds. My truck is a 1935 1.5 Ton Model BB. My last step in its restoration sourcing (or building) a 12 foot stake body. My truck has a 157 inch wheelbase (model 51).
I was hoping to get some leads in finding one, preferably in the South east!
Thank you
MG
Welcome to FTE, the best darn place for help, information and advice on these old Ford trucks. We do have some very knowledgeable members on the Script beds and I am sure they will be happy to assist you in any way they can. We also like pictures, so please post some of your truck. Although it is not as active as this one, there is also a 1947 and older forum, you might want to touch base there also.
Welcome to FTE, the best darn place for help, information and advice on these old Ford trucks. We do have some very knowledgeable members on the Script beds and I am sure they will be happy to assist you in any way they can. We also like pictures, so please post some of your truck. Although it is not as active as this one, there is also a 1947 and older forum, you might want to touch base there also.
Florida is a long way from Salt Lake City. Our friend Josh just rescued a 12' script bed. I'll text him after I hit send to have him drop by to comment. I'll be seeing Josh the end of August to pick up an 8' F-3 script bed, and could also haul his 12' back as far as IL if that would help. Stu
Welcome to FTE or at least to the 48to 56 group! that is a beautiful truck you have there.
And yes Stu is absolutely correct that i have a 12' ford script stake bed that i would love to find a new home for.
I am Southeast of Seattle if that counts for anything.
I will see if i can get a picture or two loaded.
That is a beauty of a truck.
What engine do you have in it? We would love pictures of that and the interior.
Hopefully you can find a good 12' flatbed. After seeing another member getting a Ford script flatbed, I would love to have an 8' on my truck. But it would most likely be cost prohibitive for me.
Florida is a long way from Salt Lake City. Our friend Josh just rescued a 12' script bed. I'll text him after I hit send to have him drop by to comment. I'll be seeing Josh the end of August to pick up an 8' F-3 script bed, and could also haul his 12' back as far as IL if that would help. Stu
Boy it sure would be nice if that could be worked out. You know the bed would be going to a good home on that truck.
A good long way south east of Seattle I'd say. I'll be dropping my trailer off at Josh's in Salt Lake City on our way west to visit our son and his family in Portland. On the return trip I'll pick it up, and besides my bed may help Josh and another member with some wheel delivery. Wouldn't be hard to strap the other bed on too. Stu
Florida is a long way from Salt Lake City. Our friend Josh just rescued a 12' script bed. I'll text him after I hit send to have him drop by to comment. I'll be seeing Josh the end of August to pick up an 8' F-3 script bed, and could also haul his 12' back as far as IL if that would help. Stu
Originally Posted by jmadsen
Welcome to FTE or at least to the 48to 56 group! that is a beautiful truck you have there.
And yes Stu is absolutely correct that i have a 12' ford script stake bed that i would love to find a new home for.
I am Southeast of Seattle if that counts for anything.
I will see if i can get a picture or two loaded.
Josh
Hi Guys, wow that flatbed is tempting. I would be all over it if it was closer. I have looked at some shipping costs and they are astronomical.
I do have an update. I am looking at a non script 12 footer tomorrow. I found out about it by chance. Right place at the right time. Crazy part is the place is only a few miles from my house!
Stu, that is a great offer and greatly appreciated. If you are ever in Tampa, I owe you a beer. They just opened up a Ford's garage near me.
Great looking place, your Ford's Garage. Almost nice enough that I'd offer to deliver the bed. Except for the fact that my sister-in-law lives in Tampa---and I'd have to sneak in and sneak out of town undetected. Not worth the risk.
I think somebody here was looking for a tank a while back. Is that as old as the truck ... kinda looks newer and not really like one for a truck?
Originally Posted by raytasch
And since Florida is a very long state, it would help to know what area of FL you are located.
Welcome to this forum. That is one beautiful truck.
The tank is original and every bit of 1935 technology. Its been a water tanker since day one. I am the 3rd owner. 1st owner was Rutland county fairgrounds in Vermont. It was used to water their racetrack for almost 50 years. Slept in a garage\barn for most of its life. I have all the wood supports, strapping and basically everything needed to put it back on. I removed it about a year ago so all the parts are still here. In the right light you can still read the writing under the paint advertising the race times.
I removed it to recreate a 1935 BB flatbed owned by my Grandfather's business in the 1940's.
I am in Tampa, being in the middle of the state gives me a decent search area. The truck is something special. Owner number 2 had some deep pockets and did a high dollar restoration about 20 years ago. Still 6 volt and pretty much original.
The tank is original and every bit of 1935 technology. Its been a water tanker since day one. I am the 3rd owner. 1st owner was Rutland county fairgrounds in Vermont. It was used to water their racetrack for almost 50 years. Slept in a garage\barn for most of its life. I have all the wood supports, strapping and basically everything needed to put it back on. I removed it about a year ago so all the parts are still here. In the right light you can still read the writing under the paint advertising the race times.
I removed it to recreate a 1935 BB flatbed owned by my Grandfather's business in the 1940's.
I am in Tampa, being in the middle of the state gives me a decent search area. The truck is something special. Owner number 2 had some deep pockets and did a high dollar restoration about 20 years ago. Still 6 volt and pretty much original.
Thanks for the replies!
Well from the picture that tank looks remarkable for it's age. Hopefully you find somebody to put it to use.
07-01-2015, 08:11 PM
that is a beautiful truck you have there. 
