The Ford Barn

karasmer · 09-20-2014, 01:15 PM

Say I am working on a 31 pickup and set the box on the frame and noticed how low it sits and from looking at some photos it looks like I am missing a Z type metal piece on each side that sits between the frame and box (continuous along each side) what is this part called. Next I searched box identification and there seems to be no agreement on what entails a 31 box, mine has a stake pocket approx. 7 inches in from the front end not in the corner? Thanks

Keith True · 09-20-2014, 01:38 PM

If it is even Ford,it sounds like you have a T box.The stake pockets were set back because the soft top leaned back.If you put a stake in the box it would just barely clear the top on the T.Lots of things were done this way years ago.If you had a good solid box available,and you needed one,you used it.

Bob C · 09-20-2014, 02:27 PM

Like Keith said sounds like a T box. The front panel may
have an opening on the left side for the T battery.

Bob

Joe K · 09-20-2014, 02:49 PM

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The Model T box and the A box are discussed in exquisite detail at the following...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t.../#post-4145091

Note the different Z shaped flange at the bottom margin of the bed. Wouldn't surprise that the wooden underbody is different too.

Joe K

09-20-2014, 01:15 PM	#1
karasmer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Duluth MN Posts: 598	Pickup box ID and part needed? Say I am working on a 31 pickup and set the box on the frame and noticed how low it sits and from looking at some photos it looks like I am missing a Z type metal piece on each side that sits between the frame and box (continuous along each side) what is this part called. Next I searched box identification and there seems to be no agreement on what entails a 31 box, mine has a stake pocket approx. 7 inches in from the front end not in the corner? Thanks

09-20-2014, 01:38 PM	#2
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 3,422	Re: Pickup box ID and part needed? If it is even Ford,it sounds like you have a T box.The stake pockets were set back because the soft top leaned back.If you put a stake in the box it would just barely clear the top on the T.Lots of things were done this way years ago.If you had a good solid box available,and you needed one,you used it.

09-20-2014, 02:27 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,359	Re: Pickup box ID and part needed? Like Keith said sounds like a T box. The front panel may have an opening on the left side for the T battery. Bob

09-20-2014, 02:49 PM	#4
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,610	Re: Pickup box ID and part needed? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Model T box and the A box are discussed in exquisite detail at the following... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t.../#post-4145091 Note the different Z shaped flange at the bottom margin of the bed. Wouldn't surprise that the wooden underbody is different too. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.