Ford truck folks,
Happy Thanksgiving!
Regards,
Chris

 

Your truck is beautiful. Does the dump operate? I think we need to see a video of that happening.

 

52 Merc, Folks,
Yes the dump works. I have had it up and down a couple times. I just hooked the power take off shaft up when we stabbed the engine and transmission in. It makes some noise, as the U joints are probably in bad shape. Haven't checked the oil in the pump / cylinder either. I do have a video on the first day we started the truck. This link might be the one?



Regards,
Chris

 

Chris, I just stumbled upon your thread. Congrats on finding a Ford truck! But it looks like you have room in your new shed for a 56!

Post over in the 48-56 forum to let other guys know what you have,

 

I too just saw this thread. What a great find and nice old truck.

 

abe, white 66,
Thanks this Old Ford truck has kept me out of trouble this summer. Just worked on it while I was resting. Still things to do. Have a pesky oil leak I am chasing on the rear. Going to try some thicker 40wt oil to see if that may help. Thrust may be worn in this engine?? Something I did not check when I put it together. I wanted to get it moving and this engine has done that for sure. Lot of Looks Lots of smiles!
Regards,
Chris

 

Folks,
Just some shots as I drove the 32 around the neighborhood.












Happy new year to all the FTE folks!
Regards,
Chris

 

Your truck looks great, Chris!

No lake effect snow up your way yet?

 

Abe, Folks,
Thanks on the ragged ol' truck!
Very mild winter here so far! Ok by me.
Regards,
Chris

 

Ford Folks,
Happy New Year! Last ride in the Deuce for 2021. and a forward look into 2022!
Hope its a good year for all!
The dump truck is 90!


Regards,
Chris

 

That a fun photo. I'm guessing you were going 25 to 30 tops. Funny how fast it feels to drive the old trucks on dirt roads.

 

Fred,
Yes about 20 mph in that shot.
You have a great collection of vehicles!
Regards,
Chris

 

Folks,
Working on the door glass and door repairs for accepting new glass.
Dovetail area to repair:


After:


Hinge pins are tough to get out on these too! They only come out ever 90 years:


Taking old glass out of the metal tracks:


Added new lacing to the radiator shell, this cushions the hood:


I did change out the brake peddle pads too. These came from Bob Drake:




Just got a care package from Snyder's today with parts for the engine rebuild!
Regards,
Chris

 

I just love that little truck. It is soooo cool. I'm glad it's coming along and I'm really enjoying watching it.

 

I too am watchin and enjoying the progress.