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Jun 5, 2016 | 10:54 AM

white 66

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Laughing Gas

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From: Colorado

almost finished....

Well finally was able to drive the old truck around the block after having been down since late last year so I could work on the engine and transmission. Lots more power, no blow-by to breath in and the transmission shifts well now. Note the height of the new N.O.S dual core radiator. I still have some odd and ends to finish up but at least we can start using it to haul for the gardens.

Anybody know if you can buy just the support portions that hold up the top radiator hoses?

thanks.

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Jun 5, 2016 | 02:44 PM

GB SISSON

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From: Orcas Island Wa.

Lookin' really, really good! Don't know much about radiator hoses, just don't let them hit the fan. We all know what happens then. I love that pin striping around the belt line. You really pulled that one outa the fire.

Jun 5, 2016 | 06:53 PM

tacomacream

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From: East Wenatchee

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Originally Posted by white 66

Your truck looks really nice with original patina and new parts as needed!
I see that the early ford store has the hose and support for about 20 bucks. Early Ford Store of CA - Antique Ford Parts - Used Original, NOS & Reproduction parts-1928-1972 Southern California Vintage Ford Parts -Restoration or a Hot Rod

It seems like you could make a truss for under the hoses easily, then clamp them on.

Jun 5, 2016 | 07:23 PM

white 66

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Laughing Gas

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From: Colorado

Pulling out of the fire...

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

Yup, you may remember my earliest posts it has come a long way since the day it came to live with me. Trying to get it all done so I can start on the little T pickup. Got to get rid of a lot of parts I don't need so I have room for the next project.

I wish this site had better classifieds, I would certainly use them. I had asked about changing them but have not heard otherwise.

Jun 5, 2016 | 07:36 PM

bernette

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nice looking truck! whats the brace thats below the frame rail on driver side!

Jun 5, 2016 | 08:07 PM

19fifty4

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Looking good!

Jun 5, 2016 | 08:30 PM

white 66

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From: Colorado

Brace..

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Originally Posted by bernette

nice looking truck! whats the brace thats below the frame rail on driver side!

That is a pretty cool trick to keep the frame from collapsing ( farmer style).

This truck was used to haul some very large loads of wheat and other grains originally which were definitely outside of the original hauling capacity. This farmer added steel rod that was threaded on either end with adjustment nuts and attached with brackets that were welded to the frame. At the center of the frame bracing was installed to support the rod. Any weight would be distributed evenly keeping the frame in tact or from bending in the center.

The farmer had also split the bed down the middle and added 8" making the bed much wider than factory. This combined with the long bed and sides that went well over the top of the cab created quite a hauling capacity. GVW on the door indicates 18,000. Not sure but when I first had it running we hauled almost 4 yards of compost with no trouble although the springs were flat.

Note the photos of the truck as I got it and started using it. This is after having taken off one layer of the top most boards on the bed. These things were 1.25" thick oak and the inside was lined with tongue and groove to help keep the grain inside.

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