Unmolested 40/41 1 Ton pickup?

[expavr]

Originally Posted by 411Ton

friends, I have what I believe is a pretty untouched 41 tonner. As you'd expect, the original owner, Pfister Feeds out of Colorado, did some things to the truck over the years. I am looking for someone who has a 40/41 tonner that is as original as one could expect, that I could ask for some pictures of specific areas to understand what I'm missing, or how something was originally built. I have devoured the 'net looking for photos, without luck, Appreciate any pointers!
Chris

Attached are photos of an unmolested 1940 Tonner as bought and as restored. Its been a while since I visited the photo archive of this restoration, but I have photos of the Tonner as it was being torn down and the restoration process that might be helpful. If I can help with specifics don't hesitate to ask.

[411Ton]

Originally Posted by expavr

Attached are photos of an unmolested 1940 Tonner as bought and as restored. Its been a while since I visited the photo archive of this restoration, but I have photos of the Tonner as it was being torn down and the restoration process that might be helpful. If I can help with specifics don't hesitate to ask.

how were the rear fenders reinforced? were there braces that attached to frame, and if so, where and how did they attach to frame and fender? the rear bumper, same question, and close ups of the tail lights and how attached? Thanks!

[expavr]

Originally Posted by 411Ton

how were the rear fenders reinforced? were there braces that attached to frame, and if so, where and how did they attach to frame and fender? the rear bumper, same question, and close ups of the tail lights and how attached? Thanks!

The rear fenders are bolted to the truck bed and anchored by a strut that is bolted to the frame and the bottom of the back side of the fender. Photo1


I cant speak to the OEM rear bumper. The Tonner had a 4X10 Doug Fir Bumper on it when I bought it. I opted to use a 1954 F 100 unpainted bumper and brackets (the holes in 54 brackets matched the predrilled holes in the 40 frame). The bumper was modified by putting a toe kick on the top. Also added a 3/8" cross member which has a CL A hitch for towing. All got painted black. The hitch and toekick have been useful for towing floats in parades and getting the grandkids in and out of the bed. Just food for thought... Photo 2 and 3


The taillights were mounted on the rear pockets. I seem to recall that the mounting hardware was also used to hold the tail gate hinge, but I can't swear to that. Photo 4