1939 pickup progress pics

[Seth Swoboda]

Dad (Tom) and I have been reassembling our 39 pickup. Here are a few pics of the truck going back together. This truck was a basket case, used and abused. We kept the cab, hood, front and rear fenders. Much of the rest of the truck was tossed out. We used a 59 AB engine we had and the 39 transmission that was in the truck. The passenger side rear frame kick up was cut out and replaced, replaced the bent front axel with a good straight one, new leaf springs front and rear. This poor old truck has had all its components stripped down, cleaned, repaired and reassembled. Many thanks to Fordbarners for all their help so far. Carb & fuel tank by Charlie NY, Bubba for the ignition, Baxter Ford for rebuilding the gauge clusters, Mike's Automotive for all the engine machine work, Mac Hils for the bed & wood, Toby Lampert in VT for the FREE choke and throttle rods. Many thanks to all the barners with 39 pickups who have answered many questions for me (Clem, 39portlander and all the rest of you guys). Thanks also to dad and Jim Sutton. This should make a nice driver.

Just a side note, my grandfather bought this truck back in the early 1970's and hauled it home from northern Indiana near Chicago. The man in the pictures with the hat on is Jim Sutton, a good friend of my late grandfather. Jim was on the trip with my grandpa Ed when he hauled the truck home. This truck was rough and sat in a shed since the 70's until 3 years ago when I dug it out to start a restoration. This is my 3rd total restoration of an early ford and I helped freshen up dad's '47 tudor. This project has proven to be the most challenging thus far. No complaints though, these early fords are just too much fun!

[Seth Swoboda]

A few more pics. May have front and rear fenders mounted next weekend. The wheels and tires are just for rolling around. The 16 inch wide fives are going back on when we get new rubber.

[Clem Clement]

Sweet lookin job. Be cautious, them womens will be attackin ya.
clem

[35 Ford]

Look'n good!

[41panelmark]

Fantastic, very well done indeed.

[Gumpy]

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very nice truck thank you for the pictures!

[GaryU.]

Looking good!Someday I hope to be at this stage as well,thanks for posting pics and let us know if you have more questions,Gary

[Vic Piano]

Seth, you guys have done a beautiful job!

[31chevy]

Very nice !!!
Gary.

[Tinker]

Looks great Seth!

[Steves46]

Seth, outstanding job! Looking forward to seeing more photos. Steve

[Paul Selfe]

Looks good Seth, where'd you get that big "PURPLE" coil? Paul Selfe.

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Paul Selfe

Looks good Seth, where'd you get that big "PURPLE" coil? Paul Selfe.

That coil came from Bubbas Ignition. This truck is 12v, electronic. I will make that purple coil black yet.

[Cecil/WV]

Good job, Seth, are you bringing it to Hiawasee??

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Cecil/WV

Good job, Seth, are you bringing it to Hiawasee??

Cecil, It doesn't look like I can make it to Hiawasee. I wanted to go but I get married the week before on June 2nd. I can't convince Nicole that the Hiawasee meet would make a great honeymoon......

[Ol' Ron]

The trouble to a truck this beautiful is: it's useless as a truck, ya just can't throw junk in it, too pretty.

[Dave72dt]

JMO but most of the new trucks don't get used as trucks anymore either.

[Machine Man 43]

Hi Seth, I'm down in North Carolina at my friend, Christopher,s. Just checking out the old Ford Barn on his computer. Nice job on that 39, brings back memories, soon to be repeated as my 39 has seen 17 years of Vermont Winters and is ready for another restoration. I'll have to fire up Ol' Ron for some mechanical help. I'm so glad that the choke and throttle rods worked for you. Best wishes, Toby Lampert

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Machine Man 43

Hi Seth, I'm down in North Carolina at my friend, Christopher,s. Just checking out the old Ford Barn on his computer. Nice job on that 39, brings back memories, soon to be repeated as my 39 has seen 17 years of Vermont Winters and is ready for another restoration. I'll have to fire up Ol' Ron for some mechanical help. I'm so glad that the choke and throttle rods worked for you. Best wishes, Toby Lampert

Toby, thanks. It's not too often people as helpful and generous as you come along. You are a great fordbarner.

[Cecil/WV]

Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Cecil, It doesn't look like I can make it to Hiawasee. I wanted to go but I get married the week before on June 2nd. I can't convince Nicole that the Hiawasee meet would make a great honeymoon......

Looks like she needs some educating on the finer thing in life!!

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Cecil/WV

Looks like she needs some educating on the finer thing in life!!

LOL! Don't worry you will see dad and me sometime time soon with the 39 pickup and maybe his 47 tudor.

[Mike in AZ]

beautiful job done by you and your Dad...gonna have to get some pointers from Clem Clement about the womens attacking such a great looking pickup..lol....congrats!!...Mike

[Charlie ny]

Seth and Tom,
My oh my....Alice and I will have to get to Illinois to see
this ride. I do remember when you and the guys saved the frame.
Charlie ny

[39portlander]

Nice pic's, waiting for my radiator from brasswork's so I get to the point your @. Were did you get your bed?

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Charlie ny

Seth and Tom,
My oh my....Alice and I will have to get to Illinois to see
this ride. I do remember when you and the guys saved the frame.
Charlie ny

Thanks Charlie. You have been a great help with your vast carb & ingnition systems knowledge. You are truly a kind and helpful person. For those that don't know Charlie he is one of what I call "charter members" of Fordbarn. There are many of these guys and I will post about them later so I don't mean to leave anyone out. Dad & I got to know Charlie on the barn and met him in person in Auburn. We have one of the best right here in Charlie. If you don't know Charlie, you really should soon.

Charlie, we hope to meet up again soon and in the company of early Fords.

[Seth Swoboda]

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Originally Posted by 39portlander

Nice pic's, waiting for my radiator from brasswork's so I get to the point your @. Were did you get your bed?

I purchased the bed from Mac Hils Products in Moberly, Missouri. Great folks to deal with and very helpful. Dad and Jim Sutton drove there and picked the bed up. In fact Jim just finihsed a '51 F1 and they brought back both beds together. Post some pics of your project when you get time, we would love to see them!

[39portlander]

Heating season will be slowing down in another month (hopefully) and will get back on MY 39 project. Seth you gave me some motivation with this thread

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by 39portlander

Heating season will be slowing down in another month (hopefully) and will get back on MY 39 project. Seth you gave me some motivation with this thread

Post some more pics of your 39 pickup when you have time. I remember seeing it on the front page of the barn, it is a very clean and well done project. These trucks are very unique in their own way, we would love to see more of them!

[FHFD]

Nice build..thanks for posting.

[Seth Swoboda]

We have been busy working on the 39 pickup. Here are a few more pictures of our progress. The old girl is almost ready to hit the street!

[Seth Swoboda]

A few more pics of our recent work.

[39portlander]

Look's great Seth, that's alot of good detail and I got my work cut out for me. When your done send you and your crew up here to Maine and bail me out

Your pic's in Jan. motivated me, these pic's make me realize "were am I gonna find some time" 38/39's rule

[Mart]

FFFFFFF Fantastic!

[Cecil/WV]

Picture #3 in the first post looks like there is a paint roller in the bed. I can never get that nice of a job with a roller. Looks great! Will I see it in Hiawasee??

[BILL WZOREK]

Cecil :
My eye's see a roll of Plastic < maybe >
By no means an I being critical just checking my own eye's.

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Cecil/WV

Picture #3 in the first post looks like there is a paint roller in the bed. I can never get that nice of a job with a roller. Looks great! Will I see it in Hiawasee??

No paint roller Cecil. Just some plastic and cotton stuffing left over from the upholstry job on the seat and other odds and ends. The truck is Jefferson Blue, PPG base/clear.

I can't go to Hiawasee, I am getting married the week before and Nicole didn't want to go to Hiawasee for a honeymoon, what the heck is wrong with her?? HA HA!! Dad and I will try and see you all as soon as possible.

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by 39portlander

Look's great Seth, that's alot of good detail and I got my work cut out for me. When your done send you and your crew up here to Maine and bail me out

Your pic's in Jan. motivated me, these pic's make me realize "were am I gonna find some time" 38/39's rule

It took a crew to get this much done this fast. Jim Sutton and I work most saturdays and sundays and dad (Tom/Illinois) joins us saturday afternoon's when he closes up shop. I wish you guys were closer, we really enjoy working on these early fords.

[Sid the Maineiac]

You and "your crew" are doing an outstanding job !!I love those old trucks ,Keep up the great work!!

[peewee2you]

Seth, looking real nice, it maybe me eyes, or screen, but some photo's make the truck look black, and the other definitely blue. It's all the same truck I'm thinking the lighting and angle?

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by peewee2you

Seth, looking real nice, it maybe me eyes, or screen, but some photo's make the truck look black, and the other definitely blue. It's all the same truck I'm thinking the lighting and angle?

You're correct the truck is all Jefferson Blue except the running boards they are black. The lighting in the shop makes some of the pictures look dark. It also needs a good bath, wet sanded and buffed yet. We have the new tires mounted on the correct wide five rims now. This old girl will be ready for the road very soon.

[Jack M.]

Great job........Love the 39's

[racerex]

I'm currently building a 39 pickup myself and have been scratching my head about hooking the radiator up to the engine. The lower hoses of the radiator are about 1-1/4" lower than the water pumps and the lower radiator hoses specific to the truck are straight. Did you have to bend yours at all?