Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2023, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,447
Re: What Size Truck Tires for 1946 1.5 ton???
I looked at Miller tire. Called down to the tire shop that is close to where i work which is 50 miles from the house. They could get 7.50 and 8.25 for $400 each mounted. Talked to a buddy who lives...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2023, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,447
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2023, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,447
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2023, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,447
What Size Truck Tires for 1946 1.5 ton???
Looking at getting tires for my 46 1.5 ton truck. Has 7.50x20 in the front and 8.25x20 on the rear. What size came on the truck originally and what size if everyone running?
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Forum: Early V8
03-06-2023, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 308
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2023, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,185
Re: 46 Big Truck Transmission Rubber Mounts ???
took 30 minutes to clean all the dried up grease and oil off with a flat screw driver. Had some small rocks that made it about as hard as concrete to get out. Its exactly like it how everyone here...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2023, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,185
46 Big Truck Transmission Rubber Mounts ???
Trying to figure what rubber mount Ford used in a 46 1.5 ton truck. has the 4 speed with the emergency brake on the transmission. Have a picture of the two old rubber mounts along with the new one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2022, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,630
Big Truck 2 Speed Rear Axle Parts
Have a 46 Ford 1.5 ton truck with the 2 speed rear axle. Has anyone come up with a replacement for the old vacuum shifting for the 2 speed axle?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2022, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 995
Re: 52 Motor in 46 Truck Water Pump Problem
The correct bellhousing came with the engine. Thought the 46 flywheel would work on the 52 motor. My 46 engine is locked up due to a little antifreeze leaking into one cylinder. I thought about...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2022, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 995
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2022, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 995
52 Motor in 46 Truck Water Pump Problem
Bought a 52 V8 car engine to put in my 46 ford 1.5 ton truck. Engine mount pads on the 46 engine are flat and on the 52 engine are at angle. Pulleys on the 52 engine use the narrow belts. What is the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2022, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,809
Re: 46 Stake truck rebuild
I was looking to swap the pulleys over from the engine that was in the truck. Got the engine unloaded before the rain comes in. Not doing too much and mess my back. A Powermaster alternator that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2022, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,809
Re: 46 Stake truck rebuild
The engine I picked up has car water pumps on it. Looking to switch over to the other style water pumps.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2022, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,809
Re: 46 Stake truck rebuild
Started a new job and had been busy with that. Then had some back pain and finally got the doctor to do an MRI. Had to have back surgery but today I finally brought home a rebuilt 49-53 motor. Slow...
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Forum: Early V8
03-12-2022, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 416
46/47 Ford Truck Grille Bars
Looking for some spare grill bars for my 46 ford 1.5 ton truck. Wouldn't mind having extra sheetmetal too. Located in Glasgow, Ky but I do travel some.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2021, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2021, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
Looking for Engine Rebuilder
Wanting my 46 Flathead rebuilt. Who all have you had good dealings with? I'm located in south central Kentucky but can travel some distance. Anything in surrounding states would be good. Thanks!
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Forum: Early V8
11-25-2021, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 625
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2021, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,809
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2021, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,809
Re: 46 Stake truck rebuild
I was wanting the original flathead rebuilt but I can't find anyone in my area.
Picked the original flathead engine up today and brought it home. Haven't had much time to work on it due to work....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2021, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,809
Re: 46 Stake truck rebuild
Finally talked to the shop that has the engine. Looks like I'm bringing it back home exactly how I dropped it off. Guess I'll be putting a sbc in it along with a transmission adapter in order top use...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2021, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,809
Re: 46 Stake truck rebuild
Engine hadn't been touched 2 months ago when I checked in on it. I'll have to check out the wiring harness you mentioned.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2021, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,809
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2021, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,809
Re: 46 Stake truck rebuild
Pulled the bed off the truck and got it outside after 10 years or so in the same spot. Took it to a shop to have the roof fixed. You can see how bad it was after someone walked on it decades ago....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2021, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,809
Re: 46 Stake truck rebuild
Haven't made much progress lately. Went back to work after spring hit. Looking for a place to buy seals and maybe bearings for the transmission.
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