The Ford Barn

TomT/Williamsburg · 11-18-2022, 11:03 PM

Just some pics of my non-stock 40 pickup build that is nearing completion. This truck is for my wife to drive and the theme is a late 50s early 60s shop truck.

Enjoy …..

TomT/Williamsburg · 11-18-2022, 11:06 PM

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TomT/Williamsburg · 11-18-2022, 11:10 PM

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petehoovie · 11-18-2022, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TomT/Williamsburg

Just some pics of my non-stock 40 pickup build that is nearing completion. This truck is for my wife to drive and the theme is a late 50s early 60s shop truck.

Enjoy …..

V8COOPMAN · 11-19-2022, 12:37 AM

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Interesting, as you see very few '40s with a 4-bar front end. That's turning out to be one nice pick-up truck, Tom!

Coop

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TomT/Williamsburg · 11-19-2022, 08:04 AM

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Thank you , Coop! I have used the 4-bar front suspension before and I like the ride and handling very much ….

As for the door logo, it was done to emulate what I remember shop trucks having when I grew up. I do not have a hotrod shop, I do not do this for a business, the phone number is not dialable - it’s the earliest phone number I can remember - and the car is my avatar. I did this for me and help others out when I can. It’s a hobby and a passion of mine just like everyone else here are on this forum. I do not mean to offend anyone or come off as someone I am not.

sugarmaker · 11-19-2022, 09:29 AM

Tom,
The truck looks great to me! I would for sure drive that! Your wife is soooo lucky to have you!

I passed on a custom 40-41 pickup a year ago. I just have too many irons in the fire to do one justice. And I have a hard time just building them stock! Looks great! Thanks for the pictures! I really like those trucks!
Regards,
Chris

GB SISSON · 11-19-2022, 11:24 AM

Very cool Tom. Great color too and who doesn't love a '40 pickup. I don't know what a 4 bar suspension is and it seems it will look completely stock with front fenders on. Make sure we get to see it assembled and with the grille installed!

TomT/Williamsburg · 11-19-2022, 04:10 PM

Thank you sir! The paint color is a stock 48 blue of sojevkind but there’s urethane flattener added one to one with the paint that gave it the totally different color you see. Crazy how things turn out ….

TomT/Williamsburg · 11-19-2022, 04:14 PM

Chris, 40-41 pickups are just a great looking truck. Nope, the two that I have owned including this one were not stock - it’s just not in me. Not out for trophies but to get in ‘‘em and drive them! Yep, the wife is stoked and can’t wait for it to be finished! I keep telling her she’s lucky to have me but after 47 1/2 years of marriage, she’s still not sure! Lol!

1oldtimer · 11-20-2022, 03:51 AM

Nice to see another p/u, your wife is going to have the best truck around.

I have a '41...but not stock enough for here.

TomT/Williamsburg · 11-20-2022, 07:36 PM

Thank you and I totally agree!

drolston · 11-21-2022, 04:51 PM

I live on the other side of Williamsburg from Tom and believe that my wife's barn truck is in the running for coolest early Ford "working" pickup in the neighborhood. In this picture I borrowed her truck to pick up the flathead for my '41 coupe from Jimmy's Engine Shop.

Have fun with the '40 build.

Pech33 · 11-21-2022, 05:11 PM

A lot of history in that part of the country, let’s hope they don’t let them tear down all that we enjoy! Nice pickups.

TJ · 11-22-2022, 04:10 PM

Tom, add chrome wheels and '50 Merc caps and it will look just right.

TomT/Williamsburg · 11-22-2022, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by drolston

I live on the other side of Williamsburg from Tom and believe that my wife's barn truck is in the running for coolest early Ford "working" pickup in the neighborhood. In this picture I borrowed her truck to pick up the flathead for my '41 coupe from Jimmy's Engine Shop.

Have fun with the '40 build.

I saw your wife driving the 34p-up with the new flattie motor in the bed coming out of the Shell station in Toano that very same day. Very cool truck! My compliments! We will have to get together sometime soon ….. Jimmy is a real pro and a really nice guy ….

TomT/Williamsburg · 11-22-2022, 05:15 PM

Some more pics as I close in on the finish …. next up is the front and rear glass install ……

sugarmaker · 11-25-2022, 09:05 AM

Tom,
Interior looks great! Comfy and safe with nice folding seat feature too. Great details!
I really like drolton's wifes truck too!
Nice job guys. When you head towards Erie let me know. Stop in and visit!
Regards,
Chris

11-19-2022, 12:37 AM	#5
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,115	Re: 40 Pickup Build . Interesting, as you see very few '40s with a 4-bar front end. That's turning out to be one nice pick-up truck, Tom! Coop . __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

11-19-2022, 08:04 AM	#6
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: 40 Pickup Build Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you , Coop! I have used the 4-bar front suspension before and I like the ride and handling very much …. As for the door logo, it was done to emulate what I remember shop trucks having when I grew up. I do not have a hotrod shop, I do not do this for a business, the phone number is not dialable - it’s the earliest phone number I can remember - and the car is my avatar. I did this for me and help others out when I can. It’s a hobby and a passion of mine just like everyone else here are on this forum. I do not mean to offend anyone or come off as someone I am not. __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

11-19-2022, 09:29 AM	#7
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,677	Re: 40 Pickup Build Tom, The truck looks great to me! I would for sure drive that! Your wife is soooo lucky to have you! I passed on a custom 40-41 pickup a year ago. I just have too many irons in the fire to do one justice. And I have a hard time just building them stock! Looks great! Thanks for the pictures! I really like those trucks! Regards, Chris __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets

11-19-2022, 11:24 AM	#8
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,948	Re: 40 Pickup Build Very cool Tom. Great color too and who doesn't love a '40 pickup. I don't know what a 4 bar suspension is and it seems it will look completely stock with front fenders on. Make sure we get to see it assembled and with the grille installed! __________________ 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)

11-19-2022, 04:10 PM	#9
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: 40 Pickup Build Thank you sir! The paint color is a stock 48 blue of sojevkind but there’s urethane flattener added one to one with the paint that gave it the totally different color you see. Crazy how things turn out …. __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

11-19-2022, 04:14 PM	#10
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: 40 Pickup Build Chris, 40-41 pickups are just a great looking truck. Nope, the two that I have owned including this one were not stock - it’s just not in me. Not out for trophies but to get in ‘‘em and drive them! Yep, the wife is stoked and can’t wait for it to be finished! I keep telling her she’s lucky to have me but after 47 1/2 years of marriage, she’s still not sure! Lol! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

11-20-2022, 03:51 AM	#11
1oldtimer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Orange County, Ca. Posts: 685	Re: 40 Pickup Build Nice to see another p/u, your wife is going to have the best truck around. I have a '41...but not stock enough for here.

11-20-2022, 07:36 PM	#12
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: 40 Pickup Build Thank you and I totally agree! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

11-21-2022, 05:11 PM	#14
Pech33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Mukilteo, WA; Rio Verde, AZ Posts: 163	Re: 40 Pickup Build A lot of history in that part of the country, let’s hope they don’t let them tear down all that we enjoy! Nice pickups.

11-22-2022, 04:10 PM	#15
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 40 Pickup Build Tom, add chrome wheels and '50 Merc caps and it will look just right.

11-25-2022, 09:05 AM	#18
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,677	Re: 40 Pickup Build Tom, Interior looks great! Comfy and safe with nice folding seat feature too. Great details! I really like drolton's wifes truck too! Nice job guys. When you head towards Erie let me know. Stop in and visit! Regards, Chris __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets