[ford38v8]

Brad, you've a great looking truck there, which doesn't need any clearcoat to preserve the patina. In fact, a clearcoat may modify the appearance of the patina to something you may not appreciate. All you need is some cheap paste wax to keep it fresh and looking good. I love the rear fender brace also!

About the brakes, your truck should have cable brakes, which is far and away better than any Ford hydraulic brakes until 1949. Work with those cable brakes to bring them up to snuff and you'll be very happy with the results. They will require more than adjusting, probably new clevises, perhaps new cables, maybe new cross shaft bearings, and will definitely show a major benefit with the installation of a modifier called "floaters", which converts the system to a Bendix type adjustment using a brake spoon instead of a wrench. This easy modification is very successfully used with Ford mechanical cable brakes. Disc brakes? That's a headache you don't need.

About your alternator, I don't know of an alternator that is able to support a fan, which is probably why I don't see a fan in your pictures. As cooling can be an issue with Ford Flathead engines, I'd suggest that you consider returning to the use of a generator. Yours came with a 3 brush generator and a cut-out, but I'd upgrade to a 2 brush generator with a voltage regulator. On second thought, I'm not sure your truck originally had a generator mounted fan, but if it did, this is the way to go rather than with an electric fan. Either way, a fan shroud is a good idea also.

While speaking of electrics, you'd do well to rewire the entire truck, harnesses are available from multiple sources, which may be ordered to include turn signal wires should you later decide to install them. All connection bullets should be soldered to help eliminate resistance, and headlights need new reflectors, and opt for LED bulbs for brightness.

If you need a heater, go for a 1939 or later Ford (preferably) hot water heater. Whatever name, hot water is the way to go, not hot air, not gasoline burning, you're not in Alaska.

Your company logo on the doors is a great idea, look for a sign painter that can make it look as old as the truck!

One more thing... Join the Early Ford V8 Club Of America. It's a worldwide club, with lots of friendly help available everywhere you turn. You mentioned Kentucky, if that's where you are, there are two Kentucky Regional Groups, one in Louisville, the other in Frankfort. Welcome to Ford Country!