The Ford Barn

revenski · 11-27-2016, 06:52 PM

I guess that I've never posted any pictures of the work on my '38 one ton truck. So, this is way past due. These pictures start with the tear down and take you through to the chassis rebuild. I've gone a good distance. At the moment I've finished the cab, all of the mechanicals and most of the electrical. I'm now stalled waiting on the finish work and painting of the fenders, running boards and bed.
Since I am limited in the number of attachments per post, I'm going to do this in 2 parts so that I can take you pretty much through to where I am today in the rebuild.
This link should take you to part 2 of the pictures.https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...31#post1391331

GB SISSON · 11-28-2016, 10:04 AM

I owned the identical truck for ten years, right down to the color scheme.. In a discussion with James Wagner, author of 'Ford Trucks since 1905' he determined that the chrome windshield frame and grill, along with the 'backwards' color scheme was proof that mine (and yours) was a dealer display model. I have really enjoyed your amazing build. Mine was sold here on the island around 2001 and went to Upstate NY.

Roadster62 · 11-30-2016, 08:20 PM

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Nice looking truck, guess I'll get to see it some time at a local show. Does someone make the wood blocks for the cab? I need a set for my '39 project. Bob

11-28-2016, 10:04 AM	#2
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 6,202	Re: Progress on my '38 Tonner - part 1 I owned the identical truck for ten years, right down to the color scheme.. In a discussion with James Wagner, author of 'Ford Trucks since 1905' he determined that the chrome windshield frame and grill, along with the 'backwards' color scheme was proof that mine (and yours) was a dealer display model. I have really enjoyed your amazing build. Mine was sold here on the island around 2001 and went to Upstate NY. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

11-30-2016, 08:20 PM	#3
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,450	Re: Progress on my '38 Tonner - part 1 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Nice looking truck, guess I'll get to see it some time at a local show. Does someone make the wood blocks for the cab? I need a set for my '39 project. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.