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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: 1940 Ford truck wheel purchase

Blucar, great advice. Thank you
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2022, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: 1940 Ford truck wheel purchase

V8Coopman
Thanks for the info
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By MSmelcer40
1940 Ford truck wheel purchase

I'm looking at some Jegs chrome smoothies...I know I want 15"..I don't know the bolt spacing on a original 40 ford or the off set back space...Any help would be appreciated
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-04-2022, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By MSmelcer40
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-04-2022, 08:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By MSmelcer40
1940 ford truck original Wheel size,and off set.

Can anyone tell me what size 15" rim to purchase? I'm looking at Jegs chrome smoothies...so 15x7....5x4.5? And I'm not sure of the off set
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-25-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,943
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: 6v vs 12v

Thanks for all the replies...after thinking about it and reading all your replies...I think I'll stay with the 6V..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-24-2021, 05:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,943
Posted By MSmelcer40
6v vs 12v

My project 40 ford truck has a 6v system..but I'm missing my generator. The battery is still in and was hooked up....I'm thinking of converting to 12v so I can have a few modern accessories....my...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-15-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,903
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: I'm going to try to repair this fender

Thanks Deuce.Im amazed at the outpouring of support also
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-15-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,903
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: I'm going to try to repair this fender

I'm going.to purchase a wooden mallet...I only have the steel ones with dollies
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-15-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,903
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: I'm going to try to repair this fender

Alchemy ,such great advice...Thank you..I wouldn't have thought to patch rhe real rough area
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-15-2021, 05:19 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,903
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: I'm going to try to repair this fender

I'm excited to learn...starting with this fender
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-15-2021, 05:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,363
Posted By MSmelcer40
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-14-2021, 07:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,363
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: 1940 Ford 1/2 ton restoration sequence?

Kube,Lube, never thanked you for your in depth reply to my restoration sequence question.....Thank you..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-13-2021, 07:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 808
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: Are these rear springs needed?

Thank you.....I agree stock is better
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-13-2021, 07:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,903
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: I'm going to try to repair this fender

V8Fordman,wow you did a great job.Im hopefully going to be able to save it...My alternative is to source a steel fender.the drivers side is much better and I'm confident I can remove the dent.I just...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,903
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: I'm going to try to repair this fender

I certainly will share my progress. Thanks for all your input
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 808
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: Are these rear springs needed?

I agree about the angle .their coming off regardless
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 808
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: Are these rear springs needed?

Thanks Deuce.They looked cobbed on as well as those hideous shock mounts.alot of cleanup to do but surprisingly only surface rust so far
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2021, 05:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 808
Posted By MSmelcer40
Are these rear springs needed?

My 40 Ford truck has what looks like overload springs.
Are these something someone added on?if not needed I'd like to remove them and keep the stock leaf springs .The leaf springs I'll remove,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-11-2021, 04:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,847
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: Is this grill fixable?

Deuce,thanks for the reply.its a nice solid 40.Im still in the planning stage of the restoration. She's been sitting in a field in Utah for 52 years.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2021, 09:29 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,903
Posted By MSmelcer40
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,903
Posted By MSmelcer40
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,903
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: I'm going to try to repair this fender

Is it Taboo or something to put a price of 3/16 " wire it the fender behind the lip....I actually thought some years had them factory......anyway I have to hold the torn fender aligned somehow
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2021, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,847
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: Is this grill fixable?

Hoping to add a little heat ,add a little tweak and black it out if it's not quite perfect
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,903
Posted By MSmelcer40
Re: I'm going to try to repair this fender

I've seen where they make a jig that replicates the bedside from a piece of plywood....I still will leave it bolted to the truck.....my plan is to resist completely disassembling the truck until I...
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