I had that idea once, but spoke to a guy that had built one and the shape of the 40/41 compared to the 42/47 are very different. But now I have a 38 panel that's being built with a 38 deluxe front. Love the look of your truck.
Why the hell is it that someone asks that everytime a '42-'46 is shown? Do you have any clue how much work you are in for in doing that? I have alway loved these trucks for exactly what they are with the fullrealization they ARE somewhat "styling challenged". Part of their charm, and i sure miss mine. O/P, yours looks awesome!
I had a 47 and loved it! I think these trucks are greatly under appreciated. Yours looks great. May I make a suggestion though? Lose the spare tire mount on the side. I did it to mine and it really cleaned it up.
Thank you for taking that well! I was a bit worried as I typed it 'cause it's a little like offering someone's baby a banana... Rest assured I have a very special place in my heart for these trucks having owned a '42 for a bit.
I had a '46 a few years ago, with an 8BA flathead in it. Lots of fun, sold it to a neighbor down the street. The '42-'47 pickups had a 2 inch longer wheelbase and the extra length was in front of the cab. A '42-'47 cab is essentially the same as '40-'41 (except for a few things like gas filler location), but the trick is the extra wheelbase situation. That's why it's a lot of work to put a '40-'41 front clip on a '42-'47.
When I got the truck there was no floor in the bed. Now there is. I bought a sheet of plywood, and a gallon of thompsons. Then I dug through my junk stuff and found a set of rails from a 56 Chevy, and cut them down to fit. Next I started watching around town till I found a couple of thrown away bed frames. I used the frame rails, to go around all 4 sides, put 4 coats of thompson's, and screwed down the rails with some stainless screws. All in all I'm out about 80 bucks.
I just bought a 47 pickup I have been after for years! Owners finally getting ready to let her go. I'll post pics up when I get it
A couple of weeks ago my wife and I bought a new bed, and while hauling out the old one I got a idea. I saved the mattress, then salvaged the old springs, and stuffing. Next I went to Hancock fabrics store, and on their remnant table came across 5 yards of some stuff that had a old timey feel, and reminded me some of Mohair in a way. After a 3 packages of Tacks, and a can of spray glue, a bit of twine and a needle stole from my wife's sewing box. I got a new seat for around $40.00.
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