I've been reading post and adds for awhile but this is new to me. Last few years have been spent working on and driving my '65 nova and '75 Triumph TR6. I recently picked up a 1941 Ford 1/2 ton pick up. Drive train is all out of a 1983 ranger pu, 2.8 v6, 5 speed and rear. Still has original beam and transverse spring, original steering box, column, pedals and front brakes. Not really thrilled with the fomoco v6 but plan on leaving everything as is for now. Get it running, safe and drivable then go from there. Don't know much about these engines, so any info is useful. Going to try and post some pics and see what you guys think. Plan on a '50-'60's push truck look ala b-vile.
Looking forward to the pics. Sounds like a great project. Get it road ready, drive it and take your time making a plan.
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looks like a cool little truck get it on the road and enjoy it make it yours , keep the hood closed tell anyone that asks its small block and the wont want to look , I'm not being silly with these comments as I drive a Isuzu diesel powered 48 for pickup as a daily driver
Yes, here are some construction shots along with the finished product. The tube frames are 3/4 X .065 steel, and the panels are .063 aluminum that has been clear anodized .
Lots of inspiration here. Super looking side boards, sorry to say beyond my ability. Some shaky stuff has got to get fixed first. Mismatched front drums are going to be replaced with rebuild of brakes. Someone had adapters stacked on adapters on the rear, gonna get different backspace wheels for rear. Clutch linkage is tore apart now due to bubble gum weld and the list goes on. Jazzed about this project. First car was a '39 standard. Did a '41 pick up with my dad when I was a teen (a long, long, long time ago) so needless to say I've always loved '40 Fords. Thanks for the pics
Just curious. It appears that the fuel filler is in cab. Perhaps a later body? I see the broken speedometer and accessory gauges. This is what I did on my '41. Ron '41. Ron
Fuel tank was relocated from original rear location to under seat. Looks like it belongs there. Sorry no pic. That's what funny about this truck. Iffy stuff like the double adapters but job relocating fuel tank looks factory.
Has anyone installed any of the repop original style fiber board headliners? I was planning on a fairly original looking interior with a black roll and pleated seat being the only upgrade.
I think you have a 46-47 cab . Same as 40-41 except fuel tank location . If you notice the photo you posted of the left rear of your truck you can see the notch in the bed were the 40-41 tank filler was located . All is the same in the cab except fuel tank . If you want it out of the cab , 40-41 will mount in rear or frame very easily .
Not only did I see the notch in the bed, I could also see where rear fender was patched. That was the reason I thought it had been relocated. Are there any other identifiable differences in the cabs? Anything is possible. Appreciate all the input.
Sweeeeeeeet looking truck!!!! I'd lose the wire wheels........mount big-o-fat-onez on the back (even narrow the axle some) 'Exaggerated bigs & littles'...install disc brakes on the front....switch to a SBF V-8......since I love a snotty idling engine I'd cam it pretty good with appropriate heads and carburation.... slam it down enough to just get over the speed bumps....suicide the doors.......trick up the dash. Hey......you asked!! OR leave it like it is and enjoy it the best you can. 6sally6
I don’t think there is any difference in cabs other than gas tank location . 46-47 has parallel springs front and rear , completely different frame . I think cab , bed and rear fenders , and boards are all the same stuff Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
The 42 - 47 beds are wider, and the fenders are more narrow as a result. The running boards are also different. If you look at the trucks next to each other, you will see that the 42 and up trucks sit much higher on a truck frame (40/41 shared a car - type frame) and the only part that is close to the same is the cab itself.