The Ford Barn

41panelmark · 10-12-2013, 05:06 PM

Not all of you know that I have a new project that had been sitting since 1973. This 1941 1.5 ton truck came off of the Farm and I just got it running today.

Enjoy.

http://youtu.be/EpLnHdQ7P94

moonshine runner · 10-12-2013, 05:53 PM

That's a neat old truck! I am sure it feels good to get it running again and a plus that the hydraulic dump bed works good as it does!

NICE!!

Kevin

41panelmark · 10-12-2013, 08:19 PM

Thanks, now the fun begins, redo the wiring, brakes and a whole lot more including the seat.

moonshine runner · 10-12-2013, 08:35 PM

For sure, but that will be a good project. I need to rewire my 47, plus put in new upholstery.

Kevin

Mart · 10-13-2013, 03:46 AM

Nice little video. Truck looks like something that will be fun to tinker with.

Mart.

gearhead1952 · 10-13-2013, 10:50 AM

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Very cool, that engine sounds real good.

alan · 10-13-2013, 11:46 AM

cool truck, wish mine had a dump bed. Is that a FORD script bed adapted to a dump frame?

Bruce in southern OH · 10-13-2013, 12:18 PM

Thanks for sharing, great project, looks good the way it is in a parade this fall. Place a few straw bales in the bed for seats and everyone would have a great time,

Thaplumbr · 10-13-2013, 01:09 PM

I like that truck,that flatty sounds good!!!

42panel · 10-13-2013, 03:13 PM

Congratulations. You've got a great project there. Have fun with it.

41panelmark · 10-13-2013, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan

cool truck, wish mine had a dump bed. Is that a FORD script bed adapted to a dump frame?

No this was a bed manufactured for Ford much larger in width and in length. I have the name someplace. Thinking about putting a Ford Script bed on.

Mark

41panelmark · 10-13-2013, 06:46 PM

I ran the engine for about 20 min. yesterday, the longer it ran the better it sounded. I put MM oil in it so that should help. Runs strong and does not appear to burn oil at this time other than a bit of MM. Got to do brakework, wiring and get some tires among other things. I spent today cleaning the cab inside and doors with soap and water. Been this route before with the panel so I have learned some tricks. This old girl will shine when I get done.

10-12-2013, 05:06 PM	#1
41panelmark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,264	my newest project Not all of you know that I have a new project that had been sitting since 1973. This 1941 1.5 ton truck came off of the Farm and I just got it running today. Enjoy. http://youtu.be/EpLnHdQ7P94

10-12-2013, 05:53 PM	#2
moonshine runner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Webb City, Missouri Posts: 349	Re: my newest project That's a neat old truck! I am sure it feels good to get it running again and a plus that the hydraulic dump bed works good as it does! NICE!! Kevin

10-12-2013, 08:19 PM	#3
41panelmark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,264	Re: my newest project Thanks, now the fun begins, redo the wiring, brakes and a whole lot more including the seat.

10-12-2013, 08:35 PM	#4
moonshine runner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Webb City, Missouri Posts: 349	Re: my newest project For sure, but that will be a good project. I need to rewire my 47, plus put in new upholstery. Kevin

10-13-2013, 03:46 AM	#5
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,752	Re: my newest project Nice little video. Truck looks like something that will be fun to tinker with. Mart.

10-13-2013, 10:50 AM	#6
gearhead1952 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Julesburg, Colorado Posts: 714	Re: my newest project Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Very cool, that engine sounds real good.

10-13-2013, 11:46 AM	#7
alan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UPSTATESC Posts: 669	Re: my newest project cool truck, wish mine had a dump bed. Is that a FORD script bed adapted to a dump frame?

10-13-2013, 12:18 PM	#8
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Re: my newest project Thanks for sharing, great project, looks good the way it is in a parade this fall. Place a few straw bales in the bed for seats and everyone would have a great time,

10-13-2013, 01:09 PM	#9
Thaplumbr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: jacksonville,arkansas Posts: 160	Re: my newest project I like that truck,that flatty sounds good!!!

10-13-2013, 03:13 PM	#10
42panel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Andover CT Posts: 101	Re: my newest project Congratulations. You've got a great project there. Have fun with it.

10-13-2013, 06:46 PM	#12
41panelmark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,264	Re: my newest project I ran the engine for about 20 min. yesterday, the longer it ran the better it sounded. I put MM oil in it so that should help. Runs strong and does not appear to burn oil at this time other than a bit of MM. Got to do brakework, wiring and get some tires among other things. I spent today cleaning the cab inside and doors with soap and water. Been this route before with the panel so I have learned some tricks. This old girl will shine when I get done.