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Just needs a little work.

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Just a coat of wax should do it

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Don't worry Geoge it's a start

I don't think you'll have it running this weekend though!!!

Flop's doing a closed cab next so that might help

John Cochran

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Black Rustoleum and a brush.........good to go.

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I think most of that will "Buff Out"

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Thanks guys. I will post some pictures along the way as it is getting done.

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mine was much more worser. 18 yrs and many money later i gots a nice truk

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Wax did not do the trick. So started work on the cab and box.
Replaced rear cab support. Replaced front panel in box. Replaced part of the rear box cross member. Made most of the wood for the cab.

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You did all that in a week ??

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Yes made all the wood except the header, it came with the truck.

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Trucks are cool, I wish I would have never sold my 29. Looks like you are well on your way. Keep up the good work!

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Here is the progress so far.

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Looking Good!

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You must have had some straight old wood for patterns? What kind of wood did you use, oak? Done on a band saw?

I'd like to make the wood for my 30 pickup cab as well. Yours looks good.

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The wood is ash, the man I got the truck from gave me enough wood for the cab and box. He got it from his Father in law. No band saw used a jig saw for the curves, then belt sanded . Most of the wood was gone. Got the header with the truck. The piece on the upper back was there.

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Some of you guys are not going to like this truck. But it was real bad when I got it, plus it will take a stock engine any time I want, or my Model A engine with my home built over head.

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Here are a couple more pictures.

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That looks great! I'm still looking for a cab or even a cowl for mine. I got 2 trucks ,30/31, with no cab. Been looking for about 6 months with no luck. Maybe the new year will present something I can use. I'm envious of your cab. And don't let anyone '"poo-poo" your engine choice , looks like you did a nice job of that also. Happy New Year! Gary

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Do you have any photos of your frame setup, what rear end etc?

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I'm using a 39 truck engine that I got about 12 years ago. It sit out side with the air cleaner and hood off for many years, before I got it.

Using a 39 Ford car transmission, 40ts Lincoln rear Axle

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Hope you are planning to drive this truck to the Fiddleheads show in April. Should be good to pull trailer for your hillclimb car.

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Richard
Don't think it will be done by then. The hill climb is at Spindale NC this year.
But it is a good idea, may be next time.

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I confess to be something of a purist but I LIKE the way this one is shaping up.
would not mind having something similar; hope to see it in person sometime.....

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NO NO NO use Black Rustoleun and one of those 2 inch FOAM ROLLERS much more professional results!!!

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Hi Chris
I like hot rods, but I also like stock Model A's. I always use original parts when ever I find them. Also like the engine number to match the frame. All my original cars have the engine they were born with. I also would not cut up a good car.

This truck will have a lot of original parts. Most folks would not want the parts that are going to be used. The engine cylinders were rusted bad, it took .188 to clean up. My goal is to build it as cheap as possible.

Yes it will most likely be at a hill climb one day. If it does it will have a hot 4 cylinder.

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Bill this engine and transmission have factory float-A- motors. That should make it a nice smooth truck.

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George,
What color are those floatamotors? Are they left handed?
Bill:)

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Yes .

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Up date on truck.
Box after primer.

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One more of truck after trial fit.

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I like it!

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I have a couple. Does not show the Lincoln rear axle, but that is what it is. Had to shorten the torque tube and drive shaft.

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Here is a picture of the box, it is all done.

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George, tell me you are not using lacquer spot putty??

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Using K36 high build primer. Should be called K36 high price primer. It is kind of pricey since the last time I use it.

I'm not really a body man, do the best I can.

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I'm referring to the red spots on the back of the cab.

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Yes I did, maybe it was not a good idea. It had some bad rust Pitts from laying on it side for years, before it went to the barn. The gas tank was about half full of mud from laying on it's side. As luck would have it, I had a better tank.

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No one should be using that material anymore. It swells from whatever you put on top of it and it will shrink as it dries out. It causes sand swell scratches to occur after its painted. There are 2K finishing putties that you should use and throw that stuff away :)

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Thanks for the advice. Will get some