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Freshman User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 29
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From: Mt Vernon, WA
37 ford 1 1/2 ton
hi. i am matt i caurrently have a 37 1 1/2 ton ford as well as several other ford trucks from 73 to 87 , a 64 1/2 mustang, and just got a 1927 model t sedan i am planning on putting the 37 onto a 75 f-350 dually chassis and will be all ford power of course only the best
New User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 4
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Hello, I'm Dave and want to thank you all for this wonderful forum. Two weeks ago I acquired a 1940 1/2 ton, 59AB,3 speed. Runs pretty good, fun to drive.Hope to street rod this over the coming years, all Ford ,hopefully.I live in Ventura, Ca. Semper Fi.
New User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5
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Newbie w/1947 Ford COE
Hi There,
I have a 1947 Ford COE and figured this would be a good place to connect with other Fordies! I'm thinking of updating the drivetrain to a 5.9 Cummins w/6 speed manual trans. and changing the rearend to more freeway friendly ratios, but am struggling with doing those changes or leaving it original. Would appreciate any experienced opinions.
Thanks,
Sarah
I have a 1947 Ford COE and figured this would be a good place to connect with other Fordies! I'm thinking of updating the drivetrain to a 5.9 Cummins w/6 speed manual trans. and changing the rearend to more freeway friendly ratios, but am struggling with doing those changes or leaving it original. Would appreciate any experienced opinions.
Thanks,
Sarah
New User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
New to forums.
We have a 1940 Ford 1 1/2 ton fire truck that is complete and driveable. Just needs some cosmetics. Haven't pumped. Also have other 'oldies', but the only other Ford is a 1979 F350 pickup with a Wildernest camper that runs well, but has a bit of a rough body because it was a ranch snowplow truck.
Greg and Sean
We have a 1940 Ford 1 1/2 ton fire truck that is complete and driveable. Just needs some cosmetics. Haven't pumped. Also have other 'oldies', but the only other Ford is a 1979 F350 pickup with a Wildernest camper that runs well, but has a bit of a rough body because it was a ranch snowplow truck.
Greg and Sean
New User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1
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new to the group with a 40 ford pickup
What do you think about the fiberglass front ends for a 40 Ford pickup truck. I have a metal front end but would like a fiberglass one. Have looked all over and can not find one. Looking forward to diving into this project which I started to collect about 10 yrs. ago. Thanks,
Russ
Russ
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 130
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From: People's Republic of CA
Hey Y'all-
I'm Jim, I have a 30 AA dump (MAFCA 204-B), fully restored. Red cab. Black fenders, running boards, dump body. Dual Budd wheels. Wood brand light hydraulic PTO dump body. Hydraulics are original and work great. Warford under/over drive/ straight thru auxiliary trans. Love this truck!
BTW, FTE rocks!
I'm Jim, I have a 30 AA dump (MAFCA 204-B), fully restored. Red cab. Black fenders, running boards, dump body. Dual Budd wheels. Wood brand light hydraulic PTO dump body. Hydraulics are original and work great. Warford under/over drive/ straight thru auxiliary trans. Love this truck!
BTW, FTE rocks!
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Junior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
From: NE Indiana
Fenders OK... but What to do about a hood.
Fiberglass front fenders are no problem, as they are the same as 40 Std. passenger cars. The problem is the hood, which is unique to 40 and 41 pickups... I have found no one who manufacturers a production replica of this hood....
Mitch_C
Mitch_C
New User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1
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Hi everyone. Just got on board. I've got a '40 pickup into which will be going a souped 5L and a T5, 9" Versailles on leaf springs. Body's in pretty good shape. Right now I'm fighting the stock rear out of it. Just learning as I go. Hope to get some ideas from you guys.
Panel Truck
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 182
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From: Wild Wonderful WV
Hello All
My name is Steve, and I'm just restarting the Build on my '41 1/2 ton. I've had the truck for about three years now, did some early modifications but now, am starting a complete tear down to do the truck right. I've posted a couple of pics in the gallery, look forward to Input from all
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 135
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My name is Mike.
I have a 1945 1/2-ton pickup: a parts-hauling, trailer-pulling, cross-country-driving hot rod. Bought it in 1988, still fixing, fussing and changing.
I also have a '46 1/2-ton long-term panel project.
Mike
I have a 1945 1/2-ton pickup: a parts-hauling, trailer-pulling, cross-country-driving hot rod. Bought it in 1988, still fixing, fussing and changing.
I also have a '46 1/2-ton long-term panel project.
Mike
New User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Hi, my name is Nick. On Christmas day I bought myself a present, a '32 ford pickup. I do not have it home yet, but it is in pretty good shape. I did not see any rust holes in it. My friend has owned it since 1960 and has a 265 chevy motor mounted to a '39 tranny and rearend. He has all the original motor, tranny and rearend parts he took off in the bed. I want to return it to original and make a weekend driver of it. I will be coming to you guys for advice when I get started. This will be my first project.