The Ford Barn

KeansClassics · 03-12-2012, 12:23 AM

This afternoon I went and took my dad to see the 1938 Ford 1 Ton Pickup Truck. I also got a little more info on it. The owner said that when the truck was put in the shed some 20 years ago the engine turned over then, but it does not now, so hopefully it will free up by soaking the cylinders with a little penatraiting oil. When I went the last time to look at it I was really going with a friend who was told about it and was interested. I went along to give advise. My friend owns a 1938 Ford 1/2 Ton and was hoping that he could take parts off of this one to use on his. Well with most all the parts not being interchangable he passed on the deal. I thought it was a really neat old truck so I had to have another look at it. Whats good about this deal is that the truck was never advertised, but just word of mouth and thats how my friend found out about it and then told me. While I was there today I took a closer look at the truck and also took some more photos. I made a deal with the owner for the pruchase of the truck, now its just getting him the money and getting it home. He wants the truck to go to a good home and to be put back on the road, and not parted out. That is what I would do, get it back on the road. I am glad he is willing to work with me to get him the money for the truck and I hope to have it payed for in a couple weeks.

Enjoy the Photos!
Thanks!

KeansClassics · 03-12-2012, 12:27 AM

Here's some more pictures!

Enjoy!

Tinker · 03-13-2012, 02:23 PM

Hope everything works out for you.

felix37 · 03-13-2012, 07:57 PM

You have that large list of cars and you are asking us if 1,500 is a good deal! ?? I would have bought it already!

Panel Pete · 03-13-2012, 11:40 PM

Congratulations! Keep us updated on the progress and post lots of pictures, looks like it'll be a great project.

41 Fords ohio · 03-13-2012, 11:57 PM

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For $1500 it would've been in my garage already. Nice truck,buy it and bring it back to the road!

41panelmark · 03-16-2012, 10:27 PM

Nice old truck. Bring it home.

Rem · 03-17-2012, 05:38 AM

100MPH speedo!?

Gumpy · 03-17-2012, 09:52 AM

around where i live a truck like that would go from 4500.-5500. I would not hestitate to purchase myself but I like the idea of parts hauler....my neighbor owns a street rod shop...he just sold a 48 pickup that he got going and sprayed w/rustoleom in his garage for 10k....you guys in the midwest are very lucky!!

Itchy-Pit · 03-17-2012, 01:28 PM

Very excited for you! Keep the posts coming! Check the brakes and get in on the road. Drive is for at least 6 months before you change anything! It's worth more untouched than "cleaned up" Just my 2 cents.

Dennis

KeansClassics · 03-23-2012, 09:02 PM

Thanks everyone, I am super exited about the truck too! I've been trying to do some research on this truck but it doesn't look like there is very much information out there. Is this truck considered the "express one ton"? If anyone has any information such as the different specs, how many were made or just the general history behind these Ford One Ton's I would love to know it!

Thanks!

38 coupe · 03-24-2012, 08:03 AM

Yes, that is the one ton express. Express is the pickup bed version.

03-13-2012, 02:23 PM	#23
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: What do you think of this Truck? (PICT'S) Hope everything works out for you.

03-13-2012, 07:57 PM	#24
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	Re: What do you think of this Truck? (PICT'S) You have that large list of cars and you are asking us if 1,500 is a good deal! ?? I would have bought it already!

03-13-2012, 11:40 PM	#25
Panel Pete Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 21	Re: What do you think of this Truck? (PICT'S) Congratulations! Keep us updated on the progress and post lots of pictures, looks like it'll be a great project. __________________ Pete '38 Pickup

03-13-2012, 11:57 PM	#26
41 Fords ohio Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Salt Lake City,Utah Posts: 141	Re: What do you think of this Truck? (PICT'S) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) For $1500 it would've been in my garage already. Nice truck,buy it and bring it back to the road! __________________ When will I be old enough to know better?

03-16-2012, 10:27 PM	#27
41panelmark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,264	Re: What do you think of this Truck? (PICT'S) Nice old truck. Bring it home.

03-17-2012, 05:38 AM	#28
Rem Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 96	Re: What do you think of this Truck? (PICT'S) 100MPH speedo!?

03-17-2012, 09:52 AM	#29
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: What do you think of this Truck? (PICT'S) around where i live a truck like that would go from 4500.-5500. I would not hestitate to purchase myself but I like the idea of parts hauler....my neighbor owns a street rod shop...he just sold a 48 pickup that he got going and sprayed w/rustoleom in his garage for 10k....you guys in the midwest are very lucky!!

03-17-2012, 01:28 PM	#30
Itchy-Pit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Near Salinas,CA Posts: 271	Re: What do you think of this Truck? (PICT'S) Very excited for you! Keep the posts coming! Check the brakes and get in on the road. Drive is for at least 6 months before you change anything! It's worth more untouched than "cleaned up" Just my 2 cents. Dennis

03-23-2012, 09:02 PM	#31
KeansClassics Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denton, Nebraska Posts: 42	Re: What do you think of this Truck? (PICT'S) Thanks everyone, I am super exited about the truck too! I've been trying to do some research on this truck but it doesn't look like there is very much information out there. Is this truck considered the "express one ton"? If anyone has any information such as the different specs, how many were made or just the general history behind these Ford One Ton's I would love to know it! Thanks! __________________ From Denton, Nebraska. Andrew Kean The Car Collection -1928 Dodge Victory 6 Four Door Sedan -1930 Ford Model A Murray Town Sedan 155C -1938 Ford One Ton Express Pickup -1946 Dodge D24 Four Door Sedan -1948 Plymouth P15 Deluxe Club Coupe -1952 International Harvester L121 -1956 Plymouth P29 Savoy -1958 Ford Custom 300 -1959 Edsel Ranger Four Door Sedan -1960 Edsel Ranger Four Door Sedan -1964 Ford F100 Flareside -1965 Ford F250 Styleside

03-24-2012, 08:03 AM	#32
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: What do you think of this Truck? (PICT'S) Yes, that is the one ton express. Express is the pickup bed version.