A New Life - 1933 1/2 Ton Ford

Looking good. . . . . . .I like it!

 

Thanks, good looking bike on your avatar.

 

Any progress report?

 

Here is another interior shot, I have hooked up the headlights and also mounted the taillights. will try to post more pictures soon.

 

It's been quite a while since I had time to work on the pickup. Getting ready to try and finish the wiring, need to wire the turn signals / brake lights / horn / wiper.

 

Another pic, soon we will add the bed.

 

Glad to see this build back up.
My trucks in about the same position.
Go man, button it up!

 

Thank you, looking forward to the first true drive longer than just around the block.

 

Finally all the electrical has been completed, had to get some help. We installed brake lights, turn signals, headlights, horn, wiper, the old style "chicken lights" up on top of the visor which was on the truck when I bought it, electrical fan switch, dome light inside and also a hidden usb plug incase the phone needs a charge. Next up is getting some straight pipes out to the back and test drive to make sure she doesn't heat up. The plan is to try and make it to the Lonestar Round Up this year in Austin, Texas.

 

Didn't make it to the Lonestar Round Up but had some straight pipes installed. Now we are getting ready to mount the pickup bed, it's a 1934 bed I found in Houston, Texas about 8 years ago...

 

Looking good man. My Chevy was a ton and a half as well (though it was in 1000 pieces when I bought it, ha! ) Keep up the good work!

 

Thanks, very cool. I was looking for a chevy back when I was looking but missed out on one from the midwest. If you get a chance post a pic of your chevy, would enjoy seeing it!

 

This is one of my favorite pics. It was taken by Scotty Lachenauer at the first Hot Rod Hillclimb in 2013. I don't know if the truck will ever be "finished" but we sure have fun with it!

 

Thanks, very cool. I was looking for a chevy back when I was looking but missed out on one from the midwest. If you get a chance post a pic of your chevy, would enjoy seeing it!

wow, good looking pickup!!

 

Was able to set the bed on top of the frame but there is a gap and can't figure out what's wrong. I purchased this bed a few years back as a 1934 Ford pickup bed. I'm wondering if maybe it's not a 34 bed, anyone ever had this issue?

 

Just a guess but 32 had a 106" wheel base and 34 were 112" . Possibly a 32 deck. What does the tailgate look like?

 

the length is 71 1/2", let me post a pic of the tailgate

 

Here is a pic of the tailgate.

 

Not a particularly active forum but it's a good start for leads and ideas.
Bruce's rod shop in spring tx has built a few of these little trucks.
Member. Hot rod pro on the HAMB
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/social-forums/box-truck-bastards.146/

 

Need a closer pic of the side shot in front of the wheel. Is the body line dimpled for the rivet?

 

That sure looks like it's a '32 bed.
Building HotRods is fun and easy.

 

The bed you have is absolutely a '32.

 

@3wLarry might be interested in that

 

I've had lots of help on here in the past, thanks for the info.

 

Yeah, I have a buddy that just confirmed this as well. If I can't find a 33 or 34 bed I'll just have to modify this 32 bed to work.

 

Is he looking for a 32?

 

He bought a '32 truck that has a Sears Roebuck wooden box on it, I believe at one point he mentioned about putting a regular stock box back on it. Not sure if that is still a thought of his or not.

Hopefully you can find a clean 33/34 box, that would make it easier for you.

 

hell yes I need that '32 bed!...call me at 918-693-2038

 

I love this place, hookups abound!

 

^^yeah don't forget the heavy breathing !! Larry likes that. mmmmWah Larry.