The Official '32-'34 Truck Thread

[rogeroadster]

I don't see a 32-34 truck thread yet so I'll start by posting pics of one I no longer own Maybe someone knows where it is today.

[FlatheadTed]

Nice pick up

[av8paul]

Here's a '34 PU I'd love to get back. I sold this to Frank Root in 1973. An expanding family forced me to sell it after 13 years. It didn't look like this, but I sure did have a lot of fun with it as a high school kid. Frank took 25 years to get it done and has been driving the wheels off of it for the last 10 or so years.

[FlatheadTed]

[Ray Parson]

I had a 34 that i drove 75000 miles sometimes over 140 mph i now have 1- 32 -1 33 2 34 -1 34 panel

[hotrod33]

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Here is a picture of my 33. It used to be my Dad's, he got it in 1953 from some freinds of the family that bought it new and used it on there farm. This truck has stayed within a 15 mile radius of where it was bought new......

[HOTRODPRIMER]

This is my pal Dan's 1932 Ford pickup,original paint,engine and all with the exception of the wheels.

I have a 32 pickup hot rod but I really don't think it belongs here,,but there is a photo in my album. HRP

[soder33]

My 33 Ford BB 1 1/2 ton.

[Byron Warwick]

Here is "Merlot", the 1934 Pickup that I have owned since 1957. I finished the restoration in June 2009. He now is powered by a 1954 Meteor (Mercury) engine.

[Jack 34pu]

Please don't get upset but my first 34pu took a lot of work and I know rods are frowned upon here but it was snatched from being bulldozed under for a lake. All I had was a rusted cab & frame - no running gear etc.

'Lil Red is my current ride and she has been fun - although not as easy to drive as the 1st one.

[itslow]

How 'bout some B76 open cabs (roadster pickups)? Who has some photos to post of those?

[Harrison]

Originally Posted by HOTRODPRIMER

Danny, what color is this?

Thanks, Jim

[HOTRODPRIMER]

Jim,it appears to be a real faded blue with a lot of surface rust,,he keeps it oiled to prevent it from getting any worse.. HRP

[jerseyboy]

Originally Posted by Harrison

Danny, what color is this?

Thanks, Jim

Is that the commercial color Blue Rock Green?

[HOTRODPRIMER]

I don't know,,it could be,,
it does appear to be a blue-greenish looking color. HRP

[Al K.]

Here is my work in progress. This is the day I bought it. Cup of Joe and roll of duct tape. It now has a flatty in it hooked to a T-5. Hope to be driving next year. Al K.

[Jack 34pu]

What rear did you use? ratio? coil overs or transverse spring? Cornhuskers kit for the T-5?

[Psych]

The grand kids love this one.

[2ndgeer]

My first post. Here's Ernie (tan and black, totally original). Owned him 3 years. Here's Asa (primer) owned him 41 years. Modern running gear.

[F6Forrest]

Here's a dealer brochure of truck body styles-ENJOY!

[Scott/Mn]

Here's one- I drive it during the summer on the country roads around the lakes in Minnesota.

[JM 35 Sedan]

Here's one that I brought home in 2004 and sold it a couple years later. As always, I sure wish I had not done that and still had this one!!

[34pickup]

Here is my rough turd.But I like it and am in the process of getting it restored.This is a photo of it last year or so before I took it all apart.It is now scattered all over 2 garages.It used to be a Connecticut power company truck and was painted yellow from the factory.

[HOTRODSURFER]

Originally Posted by Byron Warwick

Here is "Merlot", the 1934 Pickup that I have owned since 1957. I finished the restoration in June 2009. He now is powered by a 1954 Meteor (Mercury) engine.

very nice!

[Straightpipes]

Heres my daily driver. 34 with a 51 8BA, 39 tranny, f-100 steering and juice brakes.

[Manuel]

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Love that brochure F6F!!!

Cheers
Manuel in Oz

[Al K.]

Hi, Jack 34PU, my PU came with the 351 and automatic with a 9" with 3.25 gears. If I do my math right, the standard 3 speed and 3.78 rear has a combined ratio of between 10.54 and 13.23 depending on the first gear ratio. My 3.76 first gear and 3.25 rear give a 12.22 ratio. I'm thinking i will be OK. If it needs to go lower, there are plenty of gears out there for the 9 inch. I would have liked something lighter than the 9" but it was in when I got it home. Bought the adapter on E-bay and don't really know which it is. Fits good. Al K,

[HOTRODPRIMER]

I said earlier I had a 32 pickup that is a hot rod and didn't think it belongs here but after the 3rd PM asking for a photo,,here it is,,HRP

[Byron Warwick]

This is the oicture of "Merlot" before I started the restoration in 1999.He had been in barn storage since 1969. I first bought it in 1957 in running condition.

[2ndgeer]

Byron you've done a marvelous job. Here's Ernie (posted yesterday) before resurrection. Asa wasn't any better and even had a Chevy engine...now long gone!

[JM 35 Sedan]

Update 9/11/14 - This truck has been sold. It was on my list of things to do, but I realized I would never have time to do this with all my other projects having higher priority. So off it went to a good home in West Virginia.

If you are also talking about pictures of big trucks, here are a few of my '32 model B, 1-1/2 ton, 131" wb, stake bed truck. Note the number of louvers on the side of the hood. If I ever get some of my other projects finished, I would like to drop in an early 21 stud engine to replace the 4 banger and replace the rear end gears or maybe the complete rear end with something that would make this truck more drivable on main roads. It will only do about 40 mph top speed now.

[Straightpipes]

JM 35 nice old truck. It will take a later flathead without much trouble and use an inline overdrive like a Mitchell and keep the rest of it original.

[Kirk Hanning]

Here is a 34' pickup that was built by me 2 years ago. It now resides in Phoenix, AZ.

[Straightpipes]

Not much Ford left to that one I'm sure the guys on the HAMB would like it tho.......

[CWPASADENA]

I moved from Miissouri to California in 1965 in this truck. Had all my worldly possessions in the backand it looked a little bit like The Grapes of Wath. I still have it and drive a couple of times a month. Mostly stock except a 21 Stud LB Engine, '39 Trans, hydraulic brakes, a Columbia and I made a steering box for it using F100 Gears. This truck brings back a lot lf memories when I drive it. I think the '34 was the best looking PUs Henry made.

Chris

[CWPASADENA]

Pardon me,

I did not meen to get the picture soooo big. I am still trying to figure this stuff out.

Chris

[hotcoupe]

big pictures are GOOD!

[Scott/Mn]

Chris, You have a great looking truck, I like the foglights. I agree that the '34 is among the best.

Mine also has a Columbia- considering the distances I drive probably is overkill, but sure is fun to shift.

Scott

[HOTRODPRIMER]

A very nice 1932 piece to have,, HRP

[Joe AZ]

Originally Posted by CWPASADENA

Pardon me,

I did not meen to get the picture soooo big. I am still trying to figure this stuff out.

Chris

Awesome truck and story..........the move must have been quite an adventure!!! Joe

[theBoB]

JM 35 Sedan - Was your BB truck a very late one in '32? What range of serial # is it? I've heard they only made the 25 louver hood for a couple weeks in November of '32.
My 1/2 ton pickup has one, and it is an AB 5 million # instead of B or 18 prefix. It's definately a '32 - 106" wheel base, gas tank under the seat, removable firewall, etc. But it is titled and licensed as a 1933 because it was first sold in November of '33! Another quirk is the rear frame was clad on the outside from ahead of the kickup back past the shock area. I've never seen another one like it.
Mainly curious about the vin #. Thanks, theBoB

[Dennis (EV8G)]

This is my '32. I'm 30 years old at the moment and my father, Richard, gave it to me 28 years ago. Evidently I was scared of it because the 4cyl engine vibrated and I didn't like that. To help warm me up to the truck my Dad told me it was mine and I never had another problem with it, lol.

My Dad purchased it in 1981 from an ad in the paper. A man purchased Jim Lattin's Hi-Grade Plating shop in Pomona, Ca and this truck was part of the deal. The new owner had no use for it, so he put it up for sale. Mechanically, the poor thing was worn out so in the early '80s my Dad went through it and rebuild the front suspension, replaced the rear axle with a good used 3.78 unit and had his good friend Chris Wickersham rebuilt the 4cyl engine and B trans. He also added 16" Kelseys and 600-16 Firestones.

The truck remained in this state until 1995. I had turned 15 and before I got my license and could drive it I wanted to make some basic changes. My Dad and I installed a new dropped axle, reverse eye spring, de-arched rear spring, 3.54 rear axle, 46-48 hydraulic brakes / drums and he came up with what would be the prototype for our "World Famous" (haha) '32 bolt-on master cylinder kit. I also replaced the 600-16's with new Firestone 4.50-16 front and 700-16 rear tires.

Today the truck remains nearly identicle to it's '95 re-do except that I have replaced the front tires with 600-16s and added a Pete Eastwood dropped headlight bar. The external cosmetics remain the same as when it was purchased in '81. I have been mentally toying with the idea of putting the suspension back to original and putting the stock 18" wheels back on. Since I have my T-V8 hotrod now I no longer feel the need to modify this one and am starting to feel that it deserves to be put back to original.

This is a very early '32 with a January production and has features that pre-dates V8 production, such as the k-member does not have holes to mount the V8 stabilizer rods. The flywheel housing number also still matches the frame.

[Krylon32]

I would't change a thing on that truck!

[rogeroadster]

Originally Posted by Dennis (EV8G)

This is my '32. I'm 30 years old at the moment and my father, Richard, gave it to me 28 years ago....

You're a lucky guy. You own the perfect '32 PU.

[Joe AZ]

I agree........I wouldn't change a thing! Joe

[dudley32]

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Dennis...that thing is so nice..my new screen saver....d32

[Ken/Alabama]

Lets see if the pic works.

[NealinCA]

My jalopy...







Neal

[FlatheadTed]

My pick up in the works ,

[HOTRODPRIMER]

Originally Posted by NealinCA

My jalopy...







Neal

If I haven't told you in the past,,,the truck turned out great!,,HRP

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Straightpipes

JM 35 nice old truck. It will take a later flathead without much trouble and use an inline overdrive like a Mitchell and keep the rest of it original.

Thanks Straightpipes. I had not thought about a Mitchell overdrive for this truck. Will keep that idea in mind. JM

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by theBoB

JM 35 Sedan - Was your BB truck a very late one in '32? What range of serial # is it? I've heard they only made the 25 louver hood for a couple weeks in November of '32.
My 1/2 ton pickup has one, and it is an AB 5 million # instead of B or 18 prefix. It's definately a '32 - 106" wheel base, gas tank under the seat, removable firewall, etc. But it is titled and licensed as a 1933 because it was first sold in November of '33! Another quirk is the rear frame was clad on the outside from ahead of the kickup back past the shock area. I've never seen another one like it.
Mainly curious about the vin #. Thanks, theBoB

__________________________________________________ ____________

theBoB, I'll have to check serial numbers to answer your question. If I can find something, I will edit this post and let you know. I bought this truck about six years ago thinking I would just resell it and make a few bucks to help fund my other projects. No one would pay what I was asking so I decided to just store it away as a future project. The 25 louver hood is worth a good chunk of the $$'s I paid for the complete truck. JM

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by NealinCA

My jalopy...

__________________________________________________ ____________________________



Neal

__________________________________________________ _______________

Neal, I had asked you this same question on the old Fordbarn but never got a response. I am wondering who's heads you are using on that engine? Could you give me some details. Thank you! JM

[NealinCA]

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

__________________________________________________ _______________
I am wondering who's heads you are using on that engine?

The were my dad's heads...but he gave them to me, so I guess they are mine.

I can't give out all of my speed secrets...but I will say the heads are sort of a joint project between Henry Ford and myself...





Neal

[JM 35 Sedan]

Yeah Neal, 10-4 on not giving up too many of your secrets :-) They look something like ORD (Pre-WWII) 24-stud cylinder heads with the ORD removed on the front surface and I have also seen a set of heads that looked something like those on a Flathead powered English Pilot. In any case, I like them. They are different and that's cool. JM

[Chris]

I just bought this yesterday, B pickup

[2ndgeer]

Say NEALINCA ... I really like your RPU. I can't be the only one wondering this. How do you keep it from rusting?? Clear coat, WD-40, sacrificial anode??

[dh]

My 33 roadster p/u , golden orange

[CWPASADENA]

Originally Posted by Chris

I just bought this yesterday, B pickup

WOW!!!!

What a great looking truck. I wouldn't expect to see a nice original '33 still out there that is for sale. Most of the ones that come up for sale look like they have been thru the wars. Almost all of the good ones are in the hands of guys who will not part with them.

Great Find!!!!

Chris

[CWPASADENA]

Originally Posted by rogeroadster

I don't see a 32-34 truck thread yet so I'll start by posting pics of one I no longer own Maybe someone knows where it is today.

Thanks for starting this thread. I think Trucks have been Short Changed for years. The passanger cars get all fixed up with shiny paint and chrome but trucks are a little more humble.

Every Truck was originally bought for a purpose such as working on the farm or hauling freight. Every one has a story to tell. All are individual in their own way.

Cars may be Cool but Trucks are WAY MORE INTERESTING!!!!

Chris.

[Dennis (EV8G)]

Originally Posted by CWPASADENA

WOW!!!!

What a great looking truck. I wouldn't expect to see a nice original '32 still out there that is for sale. Most of the ones that come up for sale look like they have been thru the wars. Almost all of the good ones are in the hands of guys who will not part with them.

Great Find!!!!

Chris

What '32 pickup?

I do see a '33 pickup though.

Hey Chris, that truck is just awesome. Congrats on the find!

[NealinCA]

Originally Posted by 2ndgeer

Say NEALINCA ... I really like your RPU. I can't be the only one wondering this. How do you keep it from rusting?? Clear coat, WD-40, sacrificial anode??

Gibbs brand penetrating oil/rust preventative. The stuff works great and is easily wiped off with thinner when it's time to paint. The truck will be torn apart and painted/plated/upholstered in the next year or so...

Neal

[CWPASADENA]

Originally Posted by Dennis (EV8G)

What '32 pickup?

I do see a '33 pickup though.

Dennis,

I am getting new glasses in a few weeks. Actually, it looked so much like yours that I did not pay attention (as usual).

Later, CW

[FlatheadTed]

Here are some shots of part what looks like a hand set up for a turning signal Arm.I think the rope went above the drivers head that I have mocked up .can any one elaborate on this, The trucks is from CA

[FlatheadTed]

Fabricating tail Gate ,
We are getting a bit ambitious but it shows you what can be done

[lurch13]

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built owned and sold off to build new project......

[broncojohn]

WOW Chris you have the golden eye and find all the cool stuff. Your new Pickup is just bitchen!! More info please So is this going to be the new daily driver?

Originally Posted by Chris

I just bought this yesterday, B pickup

[rogeroadster]

Originally Posted by CWPASADENA

Thanks for starting this thread. I think Trucks have been Short Changed for years. The passanger cars get all fixed up with shiny paint and chrome but trucks are a little more humble.

Every Truck was originally bought for a purpose such as working on the farm or hauling freight. Every one has a story to tell. All are individual in their own way.

Cars may be Cool but Trucks are WAY MORE INTERESTING!!!!

Chris.

I always loved my truck and don't know why I sold it but I built in the 90's I wouldn't be happy with it today as I had drifted away from the more traditional look. I'm so amazed to see all the beautiful trucks that have shown up on this thread. I wish I knew where it is today.

[ratrod0]

here one we have

[Byron Warwick]

Some more early pictures of the now named 'Merlot'. I was working in the lab in 1957 when I saw this 1934 truck in original condition, at a local garage in Leamington Ontario. The white uniform was changed daily, and I have stopped off to see my girlfriend on Oak Street for lunch. Those were the days.

Now "IT'S NOT YOUR AGE IT 'S YOUR ATTITUDE"

[Al K.]

I may have to do major surgery on mine. Can you post more details or even a small
tech post on "how to". Thanks,Al K.

[Stick Shift]

Here is my jalopy. It is not a hot rod or an original. But i sure have had a lot of fun behind the wheel of it. Its a lil of this and lil of that.

[34flathead]

here's my '34, a driver with 10600miles and counting, still underconstruction, and unless i win the lottery, it will be at least another 3 years before paint.
rich

[rogeroadster]

Originally Posted by 34flathead

....it will be at least another 3 years before paint.
rich

looks good as it is. I just tell people that primer is paint.

[xseabee]

I'll bite...here's my 34

[rogeroadster]

xseabee -

That dash looks good what is it out of?

[Chris]

Originally Posted by rogeroadster

xseabee -

That dash looks good what is it out of?

Looks like 39 Ford to me.

[xseabee]

You're right...39 Ford

[34flathead]

QUOTE=rogeroadster;11915]looks good as it is. I just tell people that primer is paint.[/QUOTE]

funny,that is what i tell everyone, it keeps the rust off untill paint

[MN Stumpjumper]

Here's mine when I bought it last summer.



I pulled the fenders and boards off, I have better ones to put back on when time allows.


Model "B" Running, but needs some "Freshening"

[Byron Warwick]

i know there are other 32-34 trucks out there. Post a picture of your truck, and keep this thread active. This picture was taken while "Merlot" awaited to get his Best Truck award at a local car show, just four days out of the garage, and hauled up the hill. Byron.

[s1b]

Originally Posted by dh

My 33 roadster p/u , golden orange

What a nice truck!!

[flattyv8]

Okay here's a picture of mine, I drive it as often as possible. 11,000 miles in last three years.

[Payne]

Originally Posted by Dennis (EV8G)

This is my '32.

WOW! that's one fine looking deuce! I absolutely love the stance of the truck. I wouldn't change a thing on it.

[Byron Warwick]

Originally Posted by Payne

WOW! that's one fine looking deuce! I absolutely love the stance of the truck. I wouldn't change a thing on it.

I am not able to paste your photo to my '32-34' truck collection file. I have over 50 photos mostly collected from the Fordbarn. Is there a way to unblock it? Thanks, Byron.

[Byron Warwick]

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Originally Posted by s1b

What a nice truck!!

And I have admired your RPU, after seeing it on the Fordbarn calander. Sure aren't many around, and I've never seen one, except in photos. Byron.

[FlatheadTed]

Here Is a tow truck in the making

[GRUMPYONE]

HERE IS MY 33 WITH THE 21 FLATIE IN IT. WAS GOING TO TEAR IT DOWN AND GET STARTED BUT HAVEN 2 MUCH FUN DRIVING IT.

[jerseyboy]

Originally Posted by FlatheadTed

Here Is a tow truck in the making

There was a 32 tow truck at the junk yard in my town. It was sitting out front for a few months, then was gone. Was in rough shape, but complete.

Yours is looking great! Looks like you have to fab a bunch of parts.

[zipperhead]

my 32....came from Oregon 4 years ago....good runner

[rogeroadster]

I saw this truck at the LA Roadster Show this weekend. Possibly someone knows more history than I do. It had a rebuilt 4 cyl, rebuilt chassis (some what), 25 louver hood, dual side mount spare tires, very very straight - no rust. All in all, a great project for some loving home. The seller said it was about a 20 year project between the first restorer and himself but he just didn't have the time or interest to complete it. The truck sold on Saturday for $15K. To my surprise, I went back on Sunday and the new owner was looking to trade it. I hope it stays together and gets a proper restoration or mild hot rodding (you know, Cragar head, Columbia rearend, 16" kelseys)

[Chisel]

This is one of my 32 pickups I drug home about 10 years ago. I thought it was a home made one until Flat Ernie on the HAMB sent me a picture of his red one that he owned while stationed in England. Mine is left hand drive and 4 cylinder.

[mike kilger]

I been building a 32 pickup for some time now, i just have to get an old air plane builder to put my bed together for me, i may cut the roof off and make it a roadster.

[Byron Warwick]

Originally Posted by rogeroadster

I saw this truck at the LA Roadster Show this weekend. Possibly someone knows more history than I do. It had a rebuilt 4 cyl, rebuilt chassis (some what), 25 louver hood, dual side mount spare tires, very very straight - no rust. All in all, a great project for some loving home. The seller said it was about a 20 year project between the first restorer and himself but he just didn't have the time or interest to complete it. The truck sold on Saturday for $15K. To my surprise, I went back on Sunday and the new owner was looking to trade it. I hope it stays together and gets a proper restoration or mild hot rodding (you know, Cragar head, Columbia rearend, 16" kelseys)

I hope the new owner keeps the body as stock. It looks like just about a year would have it back on the road. Byron.

[rogeroadster]

Originally Posted by mike kilger

I been building a 32 pickup for some time now, i just have to get an old air plane builder to put my bed together for me, i may cut the roof off and make it a roadster.

Just hang on to that truck. Sooner or later I'll take it off your hands. I know a guy who can rivet the bed together.

[mike kilger]

after the roadster show boy I really want a roadster now.

[rogeroadster]

Originally Posted by mike kilger

after the roadster show boy I really want a roadster now.

You have one but you can only drive it on a very long dry lake bed.

[mike kilger]

got room in your shop for a truck Roger

[NealinCA]

Originally Posted by mike kilger

i may cut the roof off and make it a roadster.

I know a guy that did that...and he said it's A LOT of work!

Neal

[rogeroadster]

Originally Posted by mike kilger

got room in your shop for a truck Roger

I would make room. It's the money that's holding me back.

[rogeroadster]

Originally Posted by NealinCA

I know a guy that did that...and he said it's A LOT of work!

Neal

Mike is capable of doing it and it would look like Henry did it when he got done. But, fortunately he's only saying that so I'll get excited and step in to rescue it from such a fate.

[mike kilger]

no roger, i want you to rivet your bed together for me, if you want, Nealin i looked at your truck a Lacy's feed slop friday night.

[rogeroadster]

Originally Posted by mike kilger

no roger, i want you to rivet your bed together for me, if you want, Nealin i looked at your truck a Lacy's feed slop friday night.

Lacy's feed slop? Is that where all the cool people went the night before the roadster show??

[mike kilger]

yes LOL I got the rivets Roger dont you want to work on your 32 pickup ? Hay

[rogeroadster]

Originally Posted by mike kilger

yes LOL I got the rivets Roger dont you want to work on your 32 pickup ? Hay

Mike, I think you just want to learn how to use a rivet gun on my truck. Using a rivet gun is advanced work, you know.

[mike kilger]

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I will just braze the rivet holes up and mold the tailgate in if I cant rivet the bed together. thanks Roger

[rogeroadster]

Originally Posted by mike kilger

I will just braze the rivet holes up and mold the tailgate in if I cant rivet the bed together. thanks Roger

I give up. I am but an unarmed man in this battle of wits.

[mike kilger]

never give up on your dreams Roger, you will find a 32 pickup someday.

[OoltewahSpeedShop]

Here's one I sold a few weeks ago. Now in Kentucky.

[hot rod pro]

here is my junk!

-danny

[hot rod pro]

here are some pictures of dad's trucks.

-danny

[jerseyboy]

[QUOTE=hot rod pro;37648]here is my junk!

-danny


Danny, what size tires are you running? Love this truck by the way!

[hot rod pro]

4.50-18 on the front, and 7.00-18 on the rear.

glad you like the truck.

-danny

[mike kilger]

I didnt see you and your dad at the LA roadster show this year. Did you go?

[hot rod pro]

Originally Posted by mike kilger

I didnt see you and your dad at the LA roadster show this year. Did you go?

mom and dad was there, but i stayed home to run the shop.

-danny

[jerseyboy]

Originally Posted by hot rod pro

4.50-18 on the front, and 7.00-18 on the rear.

glad you like the truck.

-danny

Danny,

Thanks! I was trying to decide whether to go with 18s or 16s. have both sets of rims, but just wasn't sure.

Scott

Keep v-8ing and 4-banging!

[hot rod pro]

Originally Posted by jerseyboy

Danny,

Thanks! I was trying to decide whether to go with 18s or 16s. have both sets of rims, but just wasn't sure.

Scott

Keep v-8ing and 4-banging!

if you plan on running 7.00 on your 18" you will need to do this to your wheels, or i can do it for you.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=436715

-danny

[HOTRODRON]

Here is my 34 pickup under construction have had it for 45 yrs rebuilding for 5th time

[hot rod pro]

Originally Posted by HOTRODRON

Here is my 34 pickup under construction have had it for 45 yrs rebuilding for 5th time

cool keep us posted.

-danny

[HOTRODPRIMER]

My new favorite photo of my 32 pickup,,,Photo by Robert McCarter,,HRP

[hot rod pro]

here are two i really like. john jackson is the master!

-danny

[raisinhel]

i drive this one "everyday!"

[wadsies1]

Work in progress - going back to trad look. Going washington blue with black guards. After Danny's post I'm real keen on widening 18" wires I have.....

Bruce

[just 32]

My son's latest 1932 BB truck rescued from a N. Dakota pasture last October....

[Blacktop Bomber]

Im building a budget drag racer from a 34 cab I had given to me. Heres a few picks of the slant chop my dad and I did the other night! 4" out of the back and 6" gone up front. Didnt get doors with it so Im on the hunt for some...any leads would be appreciated! Thanks

let the sparks fly.jpg
roof off and taking the 4 inches out.jpg
everything lines up straight.jpg
a mean looking slant chop.jpg

[bkherlong]

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32 Truck we got in ND

[HOTRODRON]

A few more photos of work on my 34 pickup

[phartman]

Mine's coming along...

[ED32BB]

32bb ford; x cab,jag rear,78 f350 disks brakes,392 hemi,700r. On road sense oct 2010.

[jerseyboy]

Nice, tasteful, but different! Like how you did the opening in the hood.

[rogeroadster]

Here's a great looking truck. I took this picture at the Horseless Carriage Club Holiday Excursion last week in Pasadena, CA.

[Rem]

I remember this thread from the summer, but don't know why I didn't put a pic or two of my '32 B pickup back then - anyway, here they are. Ignore the Ill. license plate - that was just stuck on for looks while I waited to get it registered here in England. The truck came from NJ back in mid-2010.

[gavin m]

My truck

[ED32BB]

Socal snow

[ED32BB]

Originally Posted by jerseyboy

nice, tasteful, but different!:d:d:d like how you did the opening in the hood.

i am a little late with a reply but;i cut the required louvers,to be removed about one and a half inch above the opening i wanted, 11 louvers in may case,if this cut is straight and in the right place it makes the job a lot easier. I cut the lower section of the hood 1 inch below the bottom of the louvers to be removed ,and moved this section up to create the opening i wanted. I spliced the louvers close to start of the flair on the section i moved up,welding the splice close to the flair made it easier for me to control alignment,warpage and makes the splice less noticeable. After cutting splicing and welding, i fabed a frame from half inch sq. Tubing and welded it on the back side of the hood as a stiffener.i used a mig and am only a fair welder.ps i used a practice hood.good luck ed

[cigar-]

I may be too late but might anyone have a set of doors for a 32-34 truck? Am searching for a computer illiterate friend....it's his childhood dream project and he's 69 years old....

Any/all help is welcomed. Thank you

[Dave Law]

Can any of you fellows tell me how the gas gauge operates in my '32 BB truck? I've cleaned up and re-soldered a tiny crack in the tank unit, and returned it to the tank. however the tiny steel line (running to the gauge) is rusted off and clogged shut. So I will need to replace it. But it would be helpful to understand just HOW it works. I'm now wondering if the gauge will still work. Can you help? Also, is the tallest tube on the sending unit (and coming out thru the bottom) supposed to be an OPEN air vent? Thanks.

[32B]

Cigar, take a look in here. I know there are doors available, but upwards of $1K for a decent set

[jerseyboy]

Originally Posted by Dave Law

Can any of you fellows tell me how the gas gauge operates in my '32 BB truck? I've cleaned up and re-soldered a tiny crack in the tank unit, and returned it to the tank. however the tiny steel line (running to the gauge) is rusted off and clogged shut. So I will need to replace it. But it would be helpful to understand just HOW it works. I'm now wondering if the gauge will still work. Can you help? Also, is the tallest tube on the sending unit (and coming out thru the bottom) supposed to be an OPEN air vent? Thanks.

Dave,
Here is a link to a helpful site:http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/32fuelgauge.htm
You can also pickup the 32 Service Bulletin at any repro vendor, ie LeBonney Baron, Mac's, Dennis Carpenter, C&G, etc... The service bulletin covers the fuel gauge and related system in detail.

To your last question, yes, it needs to be open.

Keep V-8ing and 4-banging!

[phartman]

Out on the road now, ready to swap out for a drop axle. One from Sid's can't be far off in my future. But in the meanwhile, happy motoring:

[LittleTruck]

Hello. We've inherited my Father-in-law's truck, which is in the middle of it's second revival, and I have a few questions.

1. I've been told that this is a Model B truck and that makes it special. Everything I've found indicates you either got a Model BB 1 1/2 ton, or you got the Model B. Seems I see as many B's as anything else. Do I have this right, or am I missing something.

2. Truck has the spare tire on the passenger fender, yet most other trucks I see don't. Was this an option? What gives?

3. What gastank would you recommend I use? Seems the tanks advertised for 32's wouldn't fit under the bed.

First picture is probably from 1977, after he brought the truck back from the dead. That's my mother-in-law, my wife and her two younger sisters. We're all a bit older now.

Next picture is what the truck looks like today. I have lots of work to do, but most of the truck is there.

Thanks.

[OhioRick]

Here's my 34 I've had now for 8 yrs. Originally from California. An old rod found in pieces that still had the pitted chrome axle and driveshaft along with an old chromed gad pedal linkage. Running two of the three Stromberg's. Uncut top and bobbed bed. Painted it this past winter.

[OhioRick]

Two more

[Hotrodmyk]

One more hot rod to add.

[al's28/33]

My '33 was originally a "B" with a 4 cylinder then it was converted to a V8 by previous owners.

[al's28/33]

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[al's28/33]

[31chevy]

I have enjoyed this thread, here is my 34.

[hb32]

Resurrecting this one for motivation and research.

[32Gnu]

Here's my 34.. picked it up in the spring.. gathering parts for a while now..

[jerseyboy]

Originally Posted by OhioRick

Here's my 34 I've had now for 8 yrs. Originally from California. An old rod found in pieces that still had the pitted chrome axle and driveshaft along with an old chromed gad pedal linkage. Running two of the three Stromberg's. Uncut top and bobbed bed. Painted it this past winter.

Love this truck!

Keep V-8ing!

[2ndgeer]

Perhaps it's time for an update since this thread has been unearthed. Back in May 2010 I posted pictures (post #19) of my two pickups. Since then Asa, the black-primered one in my original post, has been totally redone by Limeworks Speedshop. Here's Asa now. I have owned it more than 45 years. It has had 2 Chevy engines and a Ford 302 but now it has a 276" flathead.

Here it is with painted stock bed floor and with the removeable Bruce Horkey "show deck" of maple boards I installed. The Macs Tie-down strips are useful additions also.

[flathead34]

Here is mine. Running a'36 LB in it. Mike

[flathead34]

Here is my ride. It is being pusher by a '36 LB. Mike

[Big John V]

Nice truck JM35... I like the big ones, I am looking to get my 1934 1/12 tonner a little faster on open roads..
Might look into "Straightpipes" 's suggestion for an inline Michell overdrive.
Anybody know more about 34-39 axle ratio's ? Would be nice to just change the complete axle for a faster one...

[totto]

Great photos of some really nice TRUCKS.... I have had my since '69 and had '51 Merc and juice brakes when I drove it in high school. Restored it over many, many years and love to drive it when Michigan weather is nice.

[Flowmeister]

totto, can you post some pictures from over the years?
Looks good in your avatar

[al's28/33]

Keep this thread active.....any more pics ??????

[32pu]

Question I have a 32 pickup pretty original daily driver, I would like to add a rear bumper.

Any suggestions for rear bumper mounting brackets?

[JD]

Ok, more pics, here's a pic from an outing last Sunday - it was a beautiful morning for a drive and both pickups performed well, which is good because the restored one has had oil pump problems (original 34 motor that was rebuilt, original 34 oil pump) and this was the first run after fitting a replacement gear to the pump. Both pickups belong to a good friend.

[Byron Warwick]

Our '34 pickups always draw a crowd. Here are a couple of pics from back in 1958 when I was in engineering school. A group of students hangs out with the truck. I'm sitting on the running board, second from the right. Next a gang gets a ride to the homecoming parade.

[34pickup]

To keep the thread going, here is a more recent picture of my 34.Still got a long way to go. It was far too rusty to restore. Even the frame had to be discarded. Not much left of the original so its becoming a hot rod as a companion to my stock 1928 truck.

[32forddump]

Here is my 32 BB dump. It took a while just to dig it out. One of my most enjoyable builds!!! I drive it all summer to work.

[jeff34]

Here's my '34 when I picked it up, and today (less the hood)...

[JD]

That really was a barn find! superb truck, looks like everything is there and a great body too. Enjoy.

[robbib74]

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Looking for my Dad's '33 Pickup that he sold back in 1978, here is a link to the post on The HAMB as the admins here deleted my original post:

Any help is much appreciated and there is a cash reward if found

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...k-you.1010714/

[Flowmeister]

Getting close

[robbib74]

Originally Posted by jeff34

here's my '34 when i picked it up, and today (less the hood)...

awesome!!

[uncle buck]

I just picked this 32 up last week

[hb32]

Originally Posted by uncle buck

I just picked this 32 up last week

Looks to be in fantastic condition.

[GB SISSON]

Originally Posted by jeff34

Here's my '34 when I picked it up, and today (less the hood)...

This one is really, really cool.....

[34Phae]

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[my4dv8]

Nice, user friendly. Similar to how we will build ours but unfortunately ours has been painted an ugly red at some stage so with the body repairs etc it will lack the appeal of yours.

Originally Posted by 34Phae

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[hb32]

Originally Posted by my4dv8

Nice, user friendly. Similar to how we will build ours but unfortunately ours has been painted an ugly red at some stage so with the body repairs etc it will lack the appeal of yours.

Very nice and blends in well with the scenery

[uncle buck]

Originally Posted by hb32

Looks to be in fantastic condition.

Plans are to leave it alone other than putting an '36 flathead in it and drive it. I wasn't looking for a truck , but a friend of mine bought it to flip and when I saw it I had to have it. He had it for a whole 7 hours from buying it and delivering it to my house. It should be a good cruiser for Victoria this summer.

[GB SISSON]

Bought the '32 1 1/2 ton here on Orcas Island and the '34 over in Mt Vernon. The '32 had an 8ba in it and I drove it off the trailer, the '34 had an original looking 21 stud engine. The '34 is still on the island and I'd love to get it back. I don't think the buyer has ever taken it out of his garage in 15 years.

[bobgc]

Ray could you send some pics of your 34 panel interior I am restoring one and don't quite know what the seats look like and the type of base they have.