1937 Ford part subsitution question

[albertaboy]

Hey
I'm evaluating my 37 p/u project and have a question regarding a missing part and if a substitution can work.
My grill shell is missing the inner lower shell that directed the air to the radiator. This had been hard to find. I've never laid eyes on one in person or on the internet. I've no pattern to fab a replacement.

Anybody with pictures would be appreciated.

Can a 35-36 part be made to work or can I just go without one. Anyone else solve this problem? Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[fordcragar]

Have you tried looking in a Ford Parts Book? You might be able to find a name and part number.

[hotcoupe]

Hello, i have a '37 1/2 ton with that lower deflector in place, be happy to post an image as soon as the weather cools off.
Tom

[albertaboy]

Originally Posted by fordcragar

Have you tried looking in a Ford Parts Book? You might be able to find a name and part number.

Just ordered the "green bible" today. Checking around, nobody makes in reproduction so i'm at the mercy of some one with a parts truck somewhere.

[albertaboy]

Originally Posted by hotcoupe

Hello, i have a '37 1/2 ton with that lower deflector in place, be happy to post an image as soon as the weather cools off.
Tom

That would be very helpful. Thank you.
Cheers.

[oldandtired]

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The 35 did not have a piece that went into the chin of the grill like the 36 did. The 37 is different than the 36. I posted pictures of both a few years ago. I have a correct 37 one that is hanging on the wall but no way of taking a picture of it at the moment. The truck one is not the same as the pickup one in 37.

[albertaboy]

Originally Posted by oldandtired

The 35 did not have a piece that went into the chin of the grill like the 36 did. The 37 is different than the 36. I posted pictures of both a few years ago. I have a correct 37 one that is hanging on the wall but no way of taking a picture of it at the moment. The truck one is not the same as the pickup one in 37.

I suppose I use "truck" and "pickup" interchangably. Do you mean truck like a 1 ton? If so-are you saying the 1 ton part differs from the pickup? Thanks.

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[albertaboy]

Westcotts claim their fiberglass part, lower shield is the same from 35-37. Here's the link.

I didn't realize I would be looking for two parts? A shield and a pan?? They don't produce the pan. which is more important?

http://www.wescottsauto.com/WebCatal...up-C52-C53.pdf

[hotcoupe]

I hope this works.

[hotcoupe]

One more time. Trying to post images, getting a message"security token missing". Wus up wit dat?

[hotcoupe]

Final attempt.

[albertaboy]

Originally Posted by hotcoupe

Final attempt.

Thanks fro trying but I cant help with the techno side of posting issues. Do you mind emailing me what you have? [email protected]
Thanks

[v8fordman]

Truck and pickup are not interchangeable in Ford's way of identifying vehicles. A 1/2 ton and pickup are considered the same and the chassis is the same as a passenger car without what I call outriggers. Any cab on the larger chassis was considered a "truck". Pickups had the gas tank between the frame rails at the rear of the vehicle while the truck gas tank was beneath the driver seat.

BTW, it gets real complicated when you hear someone refer to a pickup truck. Oh well.

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by hotcoupe

Final attempt.

You can email it to me if you want me to post it for you.

[37fordpickup]

I have the pan but no deflector. Maybe hotcoupe could email me also wit ha pic [email protected]

[1937pickup]

I have one I never put on my truck, I will take a picture tomorrow.

[albertaboy]

Originally Posted by v8fordman

Truck and pickup are not interchangeable in Ford's way of identifying vehicles. A 1/2 ton and pickup are considered the same and the chassis is the same as a passenger car without what I call outriggers. Any cab on the larger chassis was considered a "truck". Pickups had the gas tank between the frame rails at the rear of the vehicle while the truck gas tank was beneath the driver seat.

BTW, it gets real complicated when you hear someone refer to a pickup truck. Oh well.

My Green Bible arrived today. I can see how Ford used passenger, commercial and truck designations. I've lots of study material now. Thanks.

[albertaboy]

Originally Posted by 1937pickup

I have one I never put on my truck, I will take a picture tomorrow.

That would be greatly appreciated. I;ve seen a couple pic now, but other angles help with ID -ing one if I come across one, or even if I could fab one myself. Thanks.

[1937pickup]

Here are some pictures of what I think you are looking for.

[1937pickup]

Pictures did not post, try again.