The Ford Barn

oldford2 · 05-12-2018, 07:25 PM

A few years ago I rebuilt an engine for a friends 46 pickup. He installed it and continued to work on it. He had early dementia and puttered around with it for a couple of years and then moved to a nursing home. His faithful wife kept it in in a heated barn and I went up every spring and fall to service it. Never got out on the road.
So now I brought it to my shop to get it "road worthy".
He tried to convert it to 12 volts and wires are everywhere. Carb, ignition, clutch, brakes and lighting need work.
So a project for me. Just for fun and keep me busy. CharlieNY has generously rebuilt the fuel pump. I will keep you posted
John

chudm71 · 05-12-2018, 10:09 PM

Looks like a nice truck.

GB SISSON · 05-13-2018, 11:37 PM

I agree. It looks really solid from this angle. Wiring is a lot easier than fixing up a rotted out body for sure! Looks like a fun project. Dig in and take pictures.

Mart · 05-15-2018, 06:29 AM

Sorry to hear about your friend.

It's good, though, that the truck fell into the hands of someone who will look after it.

I rewired my 41 pu from scratch. It's not too difficult a job.

Mart.

TJ · 05-15-2018, 09:32 AM

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I sent you a PM regarding your wiring.

05-12-2018, 10:09 PM	#2
chudm71 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perryton Posts: 69	Re: 1946 pickup Looks like a nice truck.

05-13-2018, 11:37 PM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,935	Re: 1946 pickup I agree. It looks really solid from this angle. Wiring is a lot easier than fixing up a rotted out body for sure! Looks like a fun project. Dig in and take pictures. __________________ 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)

05-15-2018, 06:29 AM	#4
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,754	Re: 1946 pickup Sorry to hear about your friend. It's good, though, that the truck fell into the hands of someone who will look after it. I rewired my 41 pu from scratch. It's not too difficult a job. Mart.

05-15-2018, 09:32 AM	#5
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 1946 pickup Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I sent you a PM regarding your wiring.