I found the fire pumper wagon and it appears to be on a 34? Ford chassis. Can anyone id it for me? Is it car or truck? Thanks!
35 ford probably, 36 would have wide five bolt pattern, and probably a truck frame because there are no body mount pockets unless theyve been removed
Spring in front...hydraulic brakes...5 1/2 bolt circle...straight style wishbone...X frame spring in front = late chassis Straight bones = pre 42 Hydraulic brakes = 39 up 5 1/2 bolt circle = 40 up with the X frame and hydraulics I say 1940-41. BTW...the frame appears to have been shortened if you look closely at pic 2.
Hmmm...does have the perch bolt for mech and bearing on top of spindle...but hydraulic brakes? Old Hot Rod converted????
someone just put later rims on it, the axle in a 40-41 truck is narrow between the perch bolt and kingins,also 35/36 bones are different at the front, they flair out to meet the wider spring. and i belevie 42 and up trucks have an open drive, 40-41 are still torque tube, some one just removed the torque tube. Yep, stock backing plates with wheels cylinders installed in them.
Ahhhh...thats what started me down the wrong path. I looked at the quick stuff I`d look for if I found one in the woods around here (all stockers) and the converted hydraulics kicked my ass! Didn`t even notice the perch pins and thrust bearings until I went back to look after more posts were added! That would be a great catch if you can reel it in!!! Good luck!
Well I got it home this week. I found the vin on the frame and it is a 35 Ford. I am planning on using the banjo in my model a truck and probably the I beam and also the rims. It all looks like it is in good usable condition.