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Old 11-18-2015, 03:52 PM   #1
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Default Body panels for 42-46 1.5 ton truck

Whats are folks general opinions of the best place to get body panels for a decent price??

Cab corners, floor boards. Maybe a few trim pieces.

Trying to decide if I want to put whiskers back on my truck. Not going for to much chrome, but I like the added character.

Another thing on my wish list is maybe putting in a front windshield that will tilt out. I'm guessing that all that's involved if finding the hardware for the window and moving the wipers to the top of the cab?

The 1/2 ton trucks have different body panels correct? or just the front fenders are different?
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Old 11-18-2015, 04:09 PM   #2
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to put the tilt window in you will need a 39 back truck cab, at least the cowl, windshield and roof area. during WW2 there were some Ford cabs made like that. doable but a lot of work
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Old 11-18-2015, 06:22 PM   #3
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Default Re: Body panels for 42-46 1.5 ton truck

The cab is the same as the 1/2 ton version from 1940 to 1947 with some minor differences. Check with "Northern Classic Truck". for floor and patch panels. The trim is going to be large truck only and I don't think anyone reproduces it. Good luck with your project.
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Old 11-18-2015, 08:34 PM   #4
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Thanks for the info.
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Old 11-20-2015, 07:54 PM   #5
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That makes 2 of these on the Barn recently, great looking big truck.
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