The Ford Barn

31pickup650 · 11-02-2014, 09:49 AM

Hey. I am new to the forum and just wanted to introduce myself. My grandpa has a 1931 pickup that is currently just sitting in his driveway. It will soon be moving over to my place. I already have all of the spare parts and the spare engine. Can't wait to work on it this winter so I can cruise around with it next spring!

C26Pinelake · 11-02-2014, 09:55 AM

Welcome to a great hobby. I am sure grandpa will enjoy helping you fix the Ol girl. There are also numerous experts on this site !
Most important is get it running safe and get out and drive her !
Wayne

Barber31 · 11-02-2014, 10:59 PM

Welcome to the site.

tbirdtbird · 11-02-2014, 11:10 PM

Leave it alone cosmetically...I love the patina!

welcome and have fun!

H. L. Chauvin · 11-02-2014, 11:14 PM

Welcome.

Grandpas are really great ...... & many Model A's today transport grandpas.

29er · 11-02-2014, 11:24 PM

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Hey '31! Welcome here, glad you could make it. Tell us your plans this winter to fix 'er up. Working with your Grandpa is the best Christmas present you could give him!

Drive Shaft Dave · 11-02-2014, 11:33 PM

Welcome to the forum, I like the look of your A pickup.

juke joint johnny · 11-03-2014, 02:57 PM

Welcome
Looks a real nice truck !! Post some more pictures when you can.

Lot's of help on this site

mshmodela · 11-03-2014, 03:13 PM

Welcome to Model A's and the Ford Barn...

C4engr · 11-03-2014, 03:22 PM

Welcome to the Barn...

You will be astounded as to the wealth of info you will find here..

Enjoy.....

Roger

Y-Blockhead · 11-03-2014, 03:25 PM

Fantastic. How long has Grandpa had it? Make sure you take Grandpa for a cruise next spring.

Mike V. Florida · 11-03-2014, 03:45 PM

Welcome to the forum and welcome to a great hobby.

sconnors · 11-03-2014, 05:24 PM

Welcome! As the owner of a 1930 Pickup I can tell you they're a blast to drive!!! Drop me a line if you need any help with anything.

newshirt · 11-03-2014, 05:30 PM

Welcome! Consider adding a location and signature to folks know a little more about you. I know it's "scary" to do that on the Internet, but you won't have any trouble here. Have fun with your grandpa's pickup!

hardtimes · 11-04-2014, 04:33 PM

From the front, your '31 has a great look ! If the rest is same as front, I'd leave its' outside alone...as it is ! What 'instructions' did Grampa give you with this truck ?
Welcome , and show us MORE pictures to enjoy.

31pickup650 · 07-09-2015, 07:54 PM

Hello, again! I got the truck shipped out here. Intercity Lines handled the transport.

Coming off the truck:

Here it is in the driveway:

Once I got a chance to work on it, I found it wasn't getting spark. I traced it down to a bad wire from the terminal box to the cut-out on the generator. I replaced that and got spark, but wasn't getting good fuel. Cleaned out the carburetor and got it to start! I took it for a little drive up the driveway to test it out:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/n79ezto8jv...%20pm.mp4?dl=0

It is still running a bit rough right now. The spark plugs had quite a bit of soot on them and one had some oil on it. It was also running a bit lean. I got new plugs and gaskets for the carburetor (the one between the intake manifold and the carburetor was missing for some reason). Hopefully that will smooth it out a bit.

DJ S · 07-09-2015, 08:01 PM

Nice truck!

BlueSunoco · 07-09-2015, 08:13 PM

It IS nice! Hope you can garage it that will go far in helping to save it.

31pickup650 · 07-09-2015, 08:21 PM

Thanks, guys. It lives full time in my garage. My plan is to keep it looking as close to this as possible and keep it in good mechanical order.

daveymc29 · 07-09-2015, 09:01 PM

Wow! I'm jealous. Just found a Model T buried in a shipping container. Mostly all there but this looks like you'll be driving it really soon. Good luck

BILL WILLIAMSON · 07-09-2015, 10:16 PM

WHY?? do many say, "Just leave it AS IS"? SCRUB it up really well, or folks will think you're a LAZY, NASTY PIG!! It will still have PLENTY of "PATINA"!
Some folks confuse "PATINA" with plain old NASTINESS!!! My Mamma would have a FIT!!
Bill W.

Dave Mellor NJ · 07-09-2015, 11:13 PM

Rare wide bed with the correct fenders. Good luck with the project.

31pickup650 · 07-10-2015, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

WHY?? do many say, "Just leave it AS IS"? SCRUB it up really well, or folks will think you're a LAZY, NASTY PIG!! It will still have PLENTY of "PATINA"!
Some folks confuse "PATINA" with plain old NASTINESS!!! My Mamma would have a FIT!!
Bill W.

I will clean it up, but I'm not planning on painting it or anything. This is how it was when it was my grandpa's daily driver and my mom and aunts and uncles road in it as kids. I kinda want to keep it that way.

John Stone · 07-10-2015, 08:31 AM

Looks exactly like my truck when I got it in 1961. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine. Have fun!!!!

jax55 · 07-10-2015, 08:54 AM

Welcome to the Barn. Very nice project and it appears to be pretty solid.
Good luck and come back if you need help with anything. We are here and happy to give input and help.

Jacksonlll · 07-10-2015, 03:32 PM

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Boy!!!! Are you going to have fun with that. jack

Jacksonlll · 07-10-2015, 03:38 PM

Just sent you a private message. Be sure to check your messages on this site. jack

jwaldrich · 07-10-2015, 03:58 PM

What a beauty! I am another who prefers the patina as is and along with a safe and reliable drive train they cannot be beat!

31pickup650 · 07-10-2015, 05:51 PM

Thanks for the welcome, guys. I started a "journal" of sorts to keep track of what fixes I make and cool drives or cruises I go on. Over here:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173024

Tom Wesenberg · 07-11-2015, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 31pickup650

I will clean it up, but I'm not planning on painting it or anything. This is how it was when it was my grandpa's daily driver and my mom and aunts and uncles road in it as kids. I kinda want to keep it that way.

Sounds like a good plan. You were lucky to get such a good complete pickup, and know the history of it besides. Just keep all moving parts well lubed and the brakes adjusted, and you should have lots of good rides in it.

That missing carb to manifold gasket will make a big difference, and I always buy the thick copper gasket, like original.

Mitch//pa · 07-11-2015, 03:05 PM

Welcome and your truck looks great

burner31 · 07-11-2015, 09:16 PM

Looks sweet, congrats.
Now...what's that "B" on the front bumper clamp?

Spokes · 07-11-2015, 10:24 PM

By you getting your Grandfathers truck running again will make him Young !!! Did this truck come from California ? if so do you where ?

31pickup650 · 07-12-2015, 10:43 AM

The truck and I are both from California. The Bay Area.

burner31 · 07-12-2015, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 31pickup650

The truck and I are both from California. The Bay Area.

I'm from Redwood City, originally, back when it was still a nice little city.
Left in '73, went to Sacramento area, left there when it too turned to crap, left in '98, it was already going downhill quickly.

11-02-2014, 09:49 AM	#1
31pickup650 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 71	New to the Forum Hey. I am new to the forum and just wanted to introduce myself. My grandpa has a 1931 pickup that is currently just sitting in his driveway. It will soon be moving over to my place. I already have all of the spare parts and the spare engine. Can't wait to work on it this winter so I can cruise around with it next spring!

11-02-2014, 09:55 AM	#2
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: New to the Forum Welcome to a great hobby. I am sure grandpa will enjoy helping you fix the Ol girl. There are also numerous experts on this site ! Most important is get it running safe and get out and drive her ! Wayne

11-02-2014, 10:59 PM	#3
Barber31 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 687	Re: New to the Forum Welcome to the site.

11-02-2014, 11:10 PM	#4
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: New to the Forum Leave it alone cosmetically...I love the patina! welcome and have fun! __________________ '31 180A

11-02-2014, 11:14 PM	#5
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: New to the Forum Welcome. Grandpas are really great ...... & many Model A's today transport grandpas.

11-02-2014, 11:24 PM	#6
29er Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 465	Re: New to the Forum Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hey '31! Welcome here, glad you could make it. Tell us your plans this winter to fix 'er up. Working with your Grandpa is the best Christmas present you could give him!

11-02-2014, 11:33 PM	#7
Drive Shaft Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New hope Minnesota Posts: 742	Re: New to the Forum Welcome to the forum, I like the look of your A pickup.

11-03-2014, 02:57 PM	#8
juke joint johnny Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London England Posts: 908	Re: New to the Forum Welcome Looks a real nice truck !! Post some more pictures when you can. Lot's of help on this site

11-03-2014, 03:13 PM	#9
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: New to the Forum Welcome to Model A's and the Ford Barn... __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

11-03-2014, 03:22 PM	#10
C4engr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 113	Re: New to the Forum Welcome to the Barn... You will be astounded as to the wealth of info you will find here.. Enjoy..... Roger

11-03-2014, 03:25 PM	#11
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,848	Re: New to the Forum Fantastic. How long has Grandpa had it? Make sure you take Grandpa for a cruise next spring. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 11-03-2014 at 03:27 PM. Reason: Added text.

11-03-2014, 03:45 PM	#12
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: New to the Forum Welcome to the forum and welcome to a great hobby. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

11-03-2014, 05:24 PM	#13
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 446	Re: New to the Forum Welcome! As the owner of a 1930 Pickup I can tell you they're a blast to drive!!! Drop me a line if you need any help with anything.

11-03-2014, 05:30 PM	#14
newshirt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 868	Re: New to the Forum Welcome! Consider adding a location and signature to folks know a little more about you. I know it's "scary" to do that on the Internet, but you won't have any trouble here. Have fun with your grandpa's pickup! __________________ Ray White

11-04-2014, 04:33 PM	#15
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,188	Re: New to the Forum From the front, your '31 has a great look ! If the rest is same as front, I'd leave its' outside alone...as it is ! What 'instructions' did Grampa give you with this truck ? Welcome , and show us MORE pictures to enjoy. Last edited by hardtimes; 11-04-2014 at 04:34 PM. Reason: .....

07-09-2015, 07:54 PM	#16
31pickup650 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 71	Re: New to the Forum Hello, again! I got the truck shipped out here. Intercity Lines handled the transport. Coming off the truck: Here it is in the driveway: Once I got a chance to work on it, I found it wasn't getting spark. I traced it down to a bad wire from the terminal box to the cut-out on the generator. I replaced that and got spark, but wasn't getting good fuel. Cleaned out the carburetor and got it to start! I took it for a little drive up the driveway to test it out: https://www.dropbox.com/s/n79ezto8jv...%20pm.mp4?dl=0 It is still running a bit rough right now. The spark plugs had quite a bit of soot on them and one had some oil on it. It was also running a bit lean. I got new plugs and gaskets for the carburetor (the one between the intake manifold and the carburetor was missing for some reason). Hopefully that will smooth it out a bit. Last edited by 31pickup650; 07-09-2015 at 08:21 PM.

07-09-2015, 08:01 PM	#17
DJ S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southwick, MA Posts: 590	Re: New to the Forum Nice truck!

07-09-2015, 08:13 PM	#18
BlueSunoco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Windy City Posts: 937	Re: New to the Forum It IS nice! Hope you can garage it that will go far in helping to save it.

07-09-2015, 08:21 PM	#19
31pickup650 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 71	Re: New to the Forum Thanks, guys. It lives full time in my garage. My plan is to keep it looking as close to this as possible and keep it in good mechanical order.

07-09-2015, 09:01 PM	#20
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,553	Re: New to the Forum Wow! I'm jealous. Just found a Model T buried in a shipping container. Mostly all there but this looks like you'll be driving it really soon. Good luck

07-09-2015, 10:16 PM	#21
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: New to the Forum WHY?? do many say, "Just leave it AS IS"? SCRUB it up really well, or folks will think you're a LAZY, NASTY PIG!! It will still have PLENTY of "PATINA"! Some folks confuse "PATINA" with plain old NASTINESS!!! My Mamma would have a FIT!! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

07-09-2015, 11:13 PM	#22
Dave Mellor NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 774	Re: New to the Forum Rare wide bed with the correct fenders. Good luck with the project.

07-10-2015, 08:31 AM	#24
John Stone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 710	Re: New to the Forum Looks exactly like my truck when I got it in 1961. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine. Have fun!!!!

07-10-2015, 08:54 AM	#25
jax55 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca Posts: 329	Re: New to the Forum Welcome to the Barn. Very nice project and it appears to be pretty solid. Good luck and come back if you need help with anything. We are here and happy to give input and help.

07-10-2015, 03:32 PM	#26
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: New to the Forum Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Boy!!!! Are you going to have fun with that. jack

07-10-2015, 03:38 PM	#27
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: New to the Forum Just sent you a private message. Be sure to check your messages on this site. jack

07-10-2015, 03:58 PM	#28
jwaldrich Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Orting Wa Posts: 290	Re: New to the Forum What a beauty! I am another who prefers the patina as is and along with a safe and reliable drive train they cannot be beat! __________________ John from Kapowsin T&A Guy

07-10-2015, 05:51 PM	#29
31pickup650 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 71	Re: New to the Forum Thanks for the welcome, guys. I started a "journal" of sorts to keep track of what fixes I make and cool drives or cruises I go on. Over here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173024

07-11-2015, 03:05 PM	#31
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: New to the Forum Welcome and your truck looks great

07-11-2015, 09:16 PM	#32
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: New to the Forum Looks sweet, congrats. Now...what's that "B" on the front bumper clamp? __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

07-11-2015, 10:24 PM	#33
Spokes Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Monterey Peninsula,California Posts: 194	Re: New to the Forum By you getting your Grandfathers truck running again will make him Young !!! Did this truck come from California ? if so do you where ?

07-12-2015, 10:43 AM	#34
31pickup650 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 71	Re: New to the Forum The truck and I are both from California. The Bay Area. __________________ -Noah 1931 Model A Pickup My Model A : https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173024