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09-20-2016, 10:55 PM | #21 |
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Re: '40 Pickup full restoration project
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Looks good. I can see that heater switch is located incorrectly. Check the factory photo in Towne's book on page 40 and you see it located slightly left of the throttle rod on bottom of dash. Also your tailpipe should be a 91C part which ends several inches after the rear hanger. You can see this on the factory photo shown in the Mack Hils book. This will be easy to fix by cutting off the excess length...........Larry |
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09-21-2016, 06:55 AM | #23 |
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Love the truck, I'd always be interested in pics of a good quality job, Mike. I tend to work at the other end of the spectrum as far as finish goes, but love seeing the shiny stuff. Don't hold back on truck updates either.
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09-21-2016, 07:55 AM | #24 | |
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Thanks for the kind words. Yes, the truck is painted in pieces. The doors are done but I won't install them until the interior is completed. I did have the doors installed temporarily so I could get the body strip aligned exactly with the cab.
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The tail pipe, as well as the rest of the exhaust system was NOS - purchased through Carpenters. I will double check the length of the tail pipe once the bed, etc. is in place. As always, your advice is much appreciated. Much of what I have done was made easier because of your help.
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09-21-2016, 02:33 PM | #26 |
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09-21-2016, 02:43 PM | #27 |
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Might that be the aforementioned '40 CONVERTIBLE cowl peeking-out from under the tarp in the background? As always, some interesting stuff layin'-around in your shop, Kube. DD
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And Thanks for sharing about the 40 truck.
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09-22-2016, 07:14 AM | #29 |
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Thanks from me as well. Collecting parts for a 41 driver that I hope to start on next year. Really enjoy seeing this!
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09-23-2016, 06:35 PM | #30 | |
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Even the Mercury engine is ready! It took me years to locate a set of NOS high compression aluminum heads. The paperwork (original) that came with this car called out all of the "options". Those heads were the toughest thing I believe I have ever searched for. I was excited to find this car. One of 111 built. I even have the body tag! I am hoping to get back at this project soon - completing it sometime next year.
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09-29-2016, 12:18 PM | #32 |
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Getting close to "done" with the bed. perhaps two more weeks or so.
Here's a photo of the underside...
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09-29-2016, 02:15 PM | #33 |
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Did 40's have the metal over the truck bed wood (top side)? or was that just the earlier yrs.
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09-29-2016, 02:21 PM | #34 |
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The beds were metal as you suggest. I am currently working on that. In fact I am welding the bed in today.
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09-29-2016, 02:30 PM | #35 |
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I believe the beds are similar 38-41 but wasn't completely sure. Were you able to get or savage a 40's metal cover, or is it retail. If retail, who would you recommend?
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09-29-2016, 02:38 PM | #36 |
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Nice work Kube, not a slam but way too shiny for me. I'd be afraid to touch that beautiful work because I'd probably screw it up. Sure would of liked to see what you started with. Keep the pics a coming.
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09-29-2016, 02:59 PM | #37 |
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Salvaged an authentic bed. I got lucky...
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09-29-2016, 07:29 PM | #38 |
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As seen on my original '41 bed, the wood slats were random width hard maple making me think they were made from scrap pallet dunnage The underside of the bed metal was painted with a brown paint much like rustoleum rusty metal primer.
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[QUOTE=Binx;1362473]As seen on my original '41 bed, the wood slats were random width hard maple making me think they were made from scrap pallet dunnage The underside of the bed metal was painted with a brown paint much like rustoleum rusty metal primer.
The authentic wood from this bed, which I'd replaced, was maple. However, unlike yours, all the tongue & groove planks were of the same width. I have little doubt that the wood that is exposed (under the bed) was originally painted very haphazardly when the bed "framing" was painted. I chose not to paint over the wood as I prefer the definition of the detail between the wood and the painted metal.
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You misread. Underside of the bed (floor) metal was brown primer color.
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