The Ford Barn

Model51 · 06-13-2022, 07:48 PM

I rescued this 1935 Model 51 panel truck from a collapsing barn. Not sure what I want to do with it, so for now it waits until my 1935 1-1/2 demonstrator is finished and so is the Model 51 book. Thought some of you might like to see this truck.

I'm searching for information on the Model 51 10 gallon gas tank option. Anyone have a panel truck with the 10 gallon gas tank in the cab? At this point I's be happy with a few pictures of an original example.

38 coupe · 06-13-2022, 07:56 PM

I like big panel trucks, nice save.
Please post a few more pictures when you have them.

sugarmaker · 06-13-2022, 08:24 PM

Dave,
That is a great looking panel truck! Nice save.
Regards,
Chris

KDL · 06-13-2022, 08:25 PM

That is one cool truck!

GB SISSON · 06-13-2022, 09:41 PM

That is a really nice panel. I too like the big panel trucks. I have worn out two copies of Wagner's FTS'05 over the last 35 years or so. Can't wait to start wearing out YOUR new book!

expavr · 06-13-2022, 10:24 PM

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Congratulations on that find! A few years ago I ran across a 40 Panel on a one ton 122” WB truck. Your panel looks longer. What is the WB?

petehoovie · 06-13-2022, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Model51

I rescued this 1935 Model 51 panel truck from a collapsing barn. Not sure what I want to do with it, so for now it waits until my 1935 1-1/2 demonstrator is finished and so is the Model 51 book. Thought some of you might like to see this truck.

I'm searching for information on the Model 51 10 gallon gas tank option. Anyone have a panel truck with the 10 gallon gas tank in the cab? At this point I's be happy with a few pictures of an original example.

corvette8n · 06-14-2022, 06:18 AM

That is an interesting truck keep the pictures coming.

DavidG · 06-14-2022, 07:14 AM

Dave,

It appears to be in remarkably good condition; well done.

Model51 · 06-14-2022, 07:22 AM

Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I'll find pictures of the recovery from the barn. This truck sat in the barn on the end with no side so the passenger side got all the weather and is in rougher shape. It's intact but needs a ton of work. The rear bed is mostly gone as the canvas top didn't survive and rain did it's work to the interior. The roof was resting on the front windshield so it required jacking up and cutting away the roof and then dragging it out.

Model51 · 06-14-2022, 07:29 AM

Here is the truck in the barn before the roof let go. Then what it looked like when I started and a few pics of some of the work that it took to free it up and finally it's first light of day. I'll post another batch to continue the story.

Model51 · 06-14-2022, 07:34 AM

It was a bit like giving birth. The truck reluctantly came out but eventually it was up on a flatbed and in my driveway. It was a mess inside which has mostly been cleaned up. My goal was primarily to save this from destruction and it's now safe and dry. It has a 1937 flathead engine frozen solid. I've collected some extra parts too.

Model51 · 06-14-2022, 07:44 AM

It was a long three days, but I think worth the effort. The pictures make the truck look a bit better than it really is, but you get the idea at least. I'm not sure I will be the one to get this back on the road, but at least I achieved my goal so it's not lost to the scrapper.
Just FIY - Ford produced under 1,400 of these Model 51 panel trucks in 1936 and not very many survive today. This might be partly because the panel body is wood framed and the canvas top decays quickly and in a wet environment, the truck just dissolves. A similar panel truck one rolled of the assembly line in May 1936 as the 3,000,000th Ford truck. It would be so neat to see this one restored to look the same way as a tribute.

rockfla · 06-14-2022, 08:03 AM

Dave
That is one cool panel. I'd love to see it back on the road as you don't see those, at all. I love the "unusual" and "seldom seen". AND thanks for your presentation at the Eastern National 35-36 presentation.

DavidG · 06-14-2022, 08:29 AM

Rare is the period panel truck that is free of major issues with the wood inside the sheet metal.

Model51 · 06-14-2022, 09:02 AM

Rockfla - Glad you got something from the '35-'36 truck accessory equipment presentation at the ENM. I have all that information and much more in my upcoming book.

GB SISSON · 06-14-2022, 09:09 AM

Love the postcard,, the stance is excellent. Way up firm and high. .... Yes, a tribute is in order.

moosemoon · 06-14-2022, 02:00 PM

That is an awesome panel! Keep the pictures coming!

petehoovie · 06-14-2022, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

Love the postcard,, the stance is excellent. Way up firm and high. .... Yes, a tribute is in order.

sugarmaker · 06-14-2022, 04:38 PM

Dave,
Those rescue pictures a me d the work is awesome. Thanks for the pictures! Awesome find!
It is going to be good to see it restored too!
Regards,.
Chris

06-13-2022, 07:56 PM	#2
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project I like big panel trucks, nice save. Please post a few more pictures when you have them.

06-13-2022, 08:24 PM	#3
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,677	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project Dave, That is a great looking panel truck! Nice save. Regards, Chris __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets

06-13-2022, 08:25 PM	#4
KDL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Central MA Posts: 186	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project That is one cool truck!

06-13-2022, 09:41 PM	#5
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,940	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project That is a really nice panel. I too like the big panel trucks. I have worn out two copies of Wagner's FTS'05 over the last 35 years or so. Can't wait to start wearing out YOUR new book! __________________ 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, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

06-13-2022, 10:24 PM	#6
expavr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hansville, WA Posts: 776	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Congratulations on that find! A few years ago I ran across a 40 Panel on a one ton 122” WB truck. Your panel looks longer. What is the WB?

06-14-2022, 06:18 AM	#8
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,952	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project That is an interesting truck keep the pictures coming.

06-14-2022, 07:14 AM	#9
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project Dave, It appears to be in remarkably good condition; well done.

06-14-2022, 07:22 AM	#10
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 528	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I'll find pictures of the recovery from the barn. This truck sat in the barn on the end with no side so the passenger side got all the weather and is in rougher shape. It's intact but needs a ton of work. The rear bed is mostly gone as the canvas top didn't survive and rain did it's work to the interior. The roof was resting on the front windshield so it required jacking up and cutting away the roof and then dragging it out.

06-14-2022, 08:03 AM	#14
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,963	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project Dave That is one cool panel. I'd love to see it back on the road as you don't see those, at all. I love the "unusual" and "seldom seen". AND thanks for your presentation at the Eastern National 35-36 presentation.

06-14-2022, 08:29 AM	#15
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project Rare is the period panel truck that is free of major issues with the wood inside the sheet metal.

06-14-2022, 09:02 AM	#16
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 528	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project Rockfla - Glad you got something from the '35-'36 truck accessory equipment presentation at the ENM. I have all that information and much more in my upcoming book.

06-14-2022, 09:09 AM	#17
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,940	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project Love the postcard,, the stance is excellent. Way up firm and high. .... Yes, a tribute is in order. __________________ 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, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

06-14-2022, 02:00 PM	#18
moosemoon Junior Member Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 14	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project That is an awesome panel! Keep the pictures coming!

06-14-2022, 04:38 PM	#20
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,677	Re: 1936 1-1/2 Ton Panel Project Dave, Those rescue pictures a me d the work is awesome. Thanks for the pictures! Awesome find! It is going to be good to see it restored too! Regards,. Chris __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets