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Definitely a 1941 Ford as evidenced by the waterfall hood ornament and the hood itself. The dual rear wheels make it a 1 1/2 ton. The wrecker assembly on the rear would have some value to the big truck crowd. The engine assembly behind the cab is interesting as well. Maybe a welder or compressor using a flathead for power?
Fantastic – thanks for the quick response. OK, first step accomplished. Raining here now. I will post more photos tomorrow. This truck, and what I believe is a 1948 1.5 ton or larger truck behind it, were originally out of Bremerton, WA. The ’41 was used customized into a log skidder. The ’48 was used to haul logs. I was told the water tank on top of the ’48 dripped water onto the brakes to cool them while driving downhill with a load. Both engines and transmissions are likely good as they were parked running, carbs and some motor electronics pulled and motor covered with plastic. Intake looks good inside. But they need attention now to stay that way. I hate to see them rust away as yard art but I realize the trucks themselves are beyond restoration. I would like to rebuild at least one of the motors as a learning experience and fun. I don’t have a use for it and would just sell it afterwards. I need to make sure I won’t lose money in the process first. I’ll post more photos of both and questions tomorrow. Really looking forward to doing something with the parts of these trucks that are salvageable. I would prefer to see someone use what’s useable than watch them rot. I love the wrecker/skidder – sad it so far gone. I’ll be back…
The 48 will get love over on the 48-56 section of the forum here. While you may deem the trucks past restoration, one mans trash is another mans treasure. The larger trucks don't have the reproduction supplies that the smaller trucks do, so someone somewhere could use some parts for sure.
There is a member here @GB SISSONfrom Orcas Island, WA that is very knowledgeable about early Ford big trucks. He isn't on here all that often but hopefully he'll see this and chime in.
Looking at the photo of the hood again, the waterfall and latch assembly look to be in great shape. These are a one year only item and specific to big trucks 3/4 ton or larger. The center stainless strip looks good as well as do the hood whiskers.
Thanks for the info on the hood parts. I did see they are right expensive on eBay. Going to get those off, clean them up and probably sell them. Hopefully selling some of the parts can fund the engine rebuild. If anyone thinks the truck is restorable I’ll keep it all together. But seems there are much better condition trucks out there for reasonable prices to restore. Seems the truck is customized but not a rare model.
I’ll post all about the ’48 after I finish with this one.
Read End and Winch. Any feedback is appreciated. Hoping the rear end can help determine the exact model. I’ll have to poke at that rust on top – looks bad.
interior and cool info of history. I just love the customization on this truck - so sad its so far gone. the pacific northwest is a harsh environment for vehicles new or old.
will post tranny photos tomorrow.
The 4 cylinder looks to be in decent shape - but that's relative to the rest of the truck - not to what's available. Intake and carb look to be kind of protected there on the side of the motor. Assuming the truck as a whole is not of value, should I remove the 4 cylinder and put it in my garage for now?
