38 Bed Mounting Problem
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38 Bed Mounting Problem
Hi!
I'm trying to mount my bed to the frame. The rear mount seems to fit fine but the forward one is confusing. There is a gap where the bolt goes through the frame that doesn't seem correct. There's also an extra piece of wood that I would think would drop into the framework but it rests on top instead. Finally, there are large mounts bolted to the side of the frame that don't seem correct at all as the bed will hit them.
I bought this truck in pieces and it came with two frames. Both have the same configuration. I'm starting to think the fames may be from a car. If this is the case, can I just lob off the side mounts and saw the extra portion off the wood mounts?
Here's a couple pics:
http://www.larryscars.com/b1.jpg
http://www.larryscars.com/b1.jpg
Thanks!
Larry
I'm trying to mount my bed to the frame. The rear mount seems to fit fine but the forward one is confusing. There is a gap where the bolt goes through the frame that doesn't seem correct. There's also an extra piece of wood that I would think would drop into the framework but it rests on top instead. Finally, there are large mounts bolted to the side of the frame that don't seem correct at all as the bed will hit them.
I bought this truck in pieces and it came with two frames. Both have the same configuration. I'm starting to think the fames may be from a car. If this is the case, can I just lob off the side mounts and saw the extra portion off the wood mounts?
Here's a couple pics:
http://www.larryscars.com/b1.jpg
http://www.larryscars.com/b1.jpg
Thanks!
Larry
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38 Bed Mounting Problem
Hey Carlene!
No, not a good one. I think I've got the issue figured out though. I'm just going to put the bed on and see where it lands. then I'll adjust it using the fender/running board fit.
Thanks!
Larry
No, not a good one. I think I've got the issue figured out though. I'm just going to put the bed on and see where it lands. then I'll adjust it using the fender/running board fit.
Thanks!
Larry
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38 Bed Mounting Problem
I don't know about the 1/2 tons or the '38s, but my '41 1 ton truck has the big block support further back on the frame, maybe a foot or so from the front of the bed. From what I can see it seems like the block is right next to the cab. Mine also has only one solid chunk of wood bolted right onto the frame with no extra peices. About that little block, is it attatched permently to the other member? To me that mount looks like a body mount and the block looks like a block that would go on the body mount. So maybe that is supposed to attach to the side of the bed or something where that body mount is? Don't take my word for it though, the one tons have many differences on the beds.
On the other hand, that could be a car chassis, and that could be a body mount. You could check the VINs on this site, I couldn't decifer it but someone else may be able to. Wait, you have a '38, there's a picture of one in a book I have and that mount is nowhere to be seen, in that area is the e-cable mount. Hmm maybe that's it, you havea car chassis after all. Can anyone confirm this?
Clayton
On the other hand, that could be a car chassis, and that could be a body mount. You could check the VINs on this site, I couldn't decifer it but someone else may be able to. Wait, you have a '38, there's a picture of one in a book I have and that mount is nowhere to be seen, in that area is the e-cable mount. Hmm maybe that's it, you havea car chassis after all. Can anyone confirm this?
Clayton
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38 Bed Mounting Problem
Thanks for the ideas Clayton.
The VIN thing brings up a good question. Which number to use when I title the truck? The engine number is 5052026 and the frame number is 3330640. I doubt anything but maybe the year can be deciphered from them though. I thought they were just engine numbers that meant nothing but the sequential order the engines were made.
Larry
The VIN thing brings up a good question. Which number to use when I title the truck? The engine number is 5052026 and the frame number is 3330640. I doubt anything but maybe the year can be deciphered from them though. I thought they were just engine numbers that meant nothing but the sequential order the engines were made.
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38 Bed Mounting Problem
The VIN for the engine and the one found on the frame came from the factory being the same, but over the years the engine or heads are swapt out so very rarely are they found matching after 60 or so years. The best bet is to go with the VIN on the frame itself to get your title.
If you post your VIN for the chassis on the MSN Ford Flathead Forum they can give you a quicker responce and are much more knowlegable than me. you do need an MSN Passport to post, and ask to get in it also. But they are a ton of help. I beleive this is the address...
http://groups.msn.com/FordFlathead19...pgmarket=en-us
I wonder if it works. Anyways, good luck with your prodject, wish I could be more helpful on this.
Clayton
If you post your VIN for the chassis on the MSN Ford Flathead Forum they can give you a quicker responce and are much more knowlegable than me. you do need an MSN Passport to post, and ask to get in it also. But they are a ton of help. I beleive this is the address...
http://groups.msn.com/FordFlathead19...pgmarket=en-us
I wonder if it works. Anyways, good luck with your prodject, wish I could be more helpful on this.
Clayton
