Looking for info 1941 3 ton
#16
09-22-2016, 06:30 AM
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I had contacted someone who sold parts for old Ford trucks who said that to me and then told me he had nothing for a three ton (his quotes are in blue). I personally believe they deal mostly in 48 and newer models. My big question is what is the difference between a one and a half ton and a three. Just extra springs in the back? Are the rest of the dimensions the same. Are any of the components bigger or heavier in a three ton. I have found a couple of ford pages talking about the different models in 41 with no mention of a three ton? I am just a little confused. are there many three tons out there? Does any one on here have one or seen one?
I have see a mention of a three ton fire truck and that is about it.
I have see a mention of a three ton fire truck and that is about it.
From looking at the pic of your truck, the cab, fenders and hood etc. look like the ton and a half 1941 Ford.
#17
09-22-2016, 12:31 PM
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Please post some better pictures of a headlight. I cannot tell if it is faired into the fender or on a post and totally separate from the fender (as are 1-ton and 1-1/2 ton trucks) from that angle. I think I see the parking light lens below the headlight which would be on the front of the post. Neither the Green Book nor any other source I've found mentioned anything above 1-1/2 ton. Have you spoken with Chuck Mantiglia of Chuck's Trucks in Hamden, CT? (203) 288-2769 ChucksTrucksLLC.com He is a wealth of information on Ford trucks.
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09-24-2016, 08:02 PM
I seem to recall that some of the '40's era Canadian trucks had a plate with the ton rating. I remember years ago seeing some with 1 ton on an emblem. Can you show a picture of the emblem when you can? And I've never heard of a 3 ton truck having specific cabs. I can check my old Ford sheetmetal books, but the cabs should be the same for all sizes.
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Thanks everybody for the great info. The truck is with my brother in law. I am just not close enough to verify some of those questions. Hopefully some of this info will help him decide which way this resto will go. I will try to update this project in the spring! I have to admit my enthusiasm for this age of truck has grown incredibly while looking for info!
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