here is mine....its getting blown apart tomorrow for interior and rear fenders and white walls... I may put it in self etching tan primer till i get money to paint, or leave it.
hey guys sorry for being off topic but does anybody know if the windshields would fit a 40 ford pickup? Im asking because i would like to have the stainless all around the windshield and i dont think mine ever came with the stainless all around from the factory.
No--'40-'47 truck windshield is same as '40 car. The '40 windshield does not open like the '39 and earlier windshields. The glass mounts to the lip around the windshield opening with a rubber gasket. The '37-'39 truck windshield frames are same as '37-'39 car--the glass mounts in a windshield frame that is hinged at the top and opens out at the bottom by means of a windshield regulator mechanism.
Wow, what a great deal! I wish I would have started with more then just a cab and doors on my 38 build as I would have been money and time ahead. Definitely subscribing to this thread.
Dang son what a score... you must have made a heck of a wish on your last birthday, cause it just came true. Congrats
A great buy! One of the most unfavored pickups now seeing their popularity rising after decades of being used as parts trucks. And you seem to have gotten a particularly nice one to start! Congratulations. AND, for juice brakes you just change the backing plates, add brake hoses X3, brake lines, 39 pedal assembly IF you're keeping the flattie, 40 if you're not. Brake hub/drum assemblies from 37-39 are interchangeable.
Ive got all the sheet metal to build one. I was gonna put it on a newer ranger chassis. But now I really need to get rid of the thing. bad part is I have quite a bit wrapped up in it. They are WAY cool in my opinion. One of my favorites.
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