The Ford Barn

Newc · 10-16-2023, 07:35 PM

Yep looks real; Craig's List 7676420569 Nr Reno ect has a '37 eng. NO Title, but appears to be a real '32. check it out One of a Kind ?? Newc

38 coupe · 10-16-2023, 08:40 PM

Link: https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/...676420569.html

I'm having a hard time telling if the rear axle is full float or tapered axle style.
Lots of modifications in front of the firewall.

petehoovie · 10-16-2023, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 38 coupe

Link: https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/...676420569.html

GB SISSON · 10-16-2023, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 38 coupe

Link: https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/...676420569.html

I'm having a hard time telling if the rear axle is full float or tapered axle style.
Lots of modifications in front of the firewall.

Definately not the '34 and later full floater. The FF has a large flange on it's face and also the wheel's bolt circle changed at that time. Cool truck!

tubman · 10-16-2023, 08:56 PM

The most enjoyable vehicle I have ever owned was a 1948 Seagrave open-cab pumper with the small (468ci) Pierce-Arrow V12. It's on the left in the picture. It was so much fun, I bought the '74 on the right, mainly because it had a water cannon.

Reds34 · 10-17-2023, 04:36 PM

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Shocker, the radiator cap is gone. That was probably the first thing to disappear. That would be a cool start.

Red

DavidG · 10-18-2023, 04:01 AM

Hood and radiator shell are the '33 model versions. The rest of the front end is '32, including the fenders.

Reds34 · 10-18-2023, 06:33 AM

David G,

This may be a silly question, but what is the difference between '32 and '33 or '34 truck fenders? As always, I value your input.

Red

Karl Wescott · 10-18-2023, 08:41 AM

Both 1932 front fenders, and 1933-34 commercial front fenders lay flat on the top of the frame. As the frame profiles are very different the fenders are different to match the frame.

itslow · 10-18-2023, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Reds34

This may be a silly question, but what is the difference between '32 and '33 or '34 truck fenders?

The easiest to spot difference for someone who isn't intimately familiar with the nuances in shape is that the '33/34 have an additional bump on the frame rail flange approximately where the radiator is located. The '32 fenders are smooth in the same area.

DavidG · 10-18-2023, 08:53 AM

And the other giveaway is the location of the hole near the front on the flange of the fenders which also shows up in itslow's photo. The hole in the '32 fender is in the center of the flange while that in the '33-'34 fenders is nearly off the flange to the outside.

Reds34 · 10-18-2023, 08:02 PM

Dang you guys are smart. Thank you!

Red

10-16-2023, 07:35 PM	#1
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,488	'32 Fire truck project in NV Yep looks real; Craig's List 7676420569 Nr Reno ect has a '37 eng. NO Title, but appears to be a real '32. check it out One of a Kind ?? Newc

10-16-2023, 08:40 PM	#2
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: '32 Fire truck project in NV Link: https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/...676420569.html I'm having a hard time telling if the rear axle is full float or tapered axle style. Lots of modifications in front of the firewall.

10-17-2023, 04:36 PM	#6
Reds34 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eastern, CT Posts: 527	Re: '32 Fire truck project in NV Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Shocker, the radiator cap is gone. That was probably the first thing to disappear. That would be a cool start. Red

10-18-2023, 04:01 AM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,102	Re: '32 Fire truck project in NV Hood and radiator shell are the '33 model versions. The rest of the front end is '32, including the fenders.

10-18-2023, 06:33 AM	#8
Reds34 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eastern, CT Posts: 527	Re: '32 Fire truck project in NV David G, This may be a silly question, but what is the difference between '32 and '33 or '34 truck fenders? As always, I value your input. Red

10-18-2023, 08:41 AM	#9
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289	Re: '32 Fire truck project in NV Both 1932 front fenders, and 1933-34 commercial front fenders lay flat on the top of the frame. As the frame profiles are very different the fenders are different to match the frame.

10-18-2023, 08:53 AM	#11
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,102	Re: '32 Fire truck project in NV And the other giveaway is the location of the hole near the front on the flange of the fenders which also shows up in itslow's photo. The hole in the '32 fender is in the center of the flange while that in the '33-'34 fenders is nearly off the flange to the outside.

10-18-2023, 08:02 PM	#12
Reds34 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eastern, CT Posts: 527	Re: '32 Fire truck project in NV Dang you guys are smart. Thank you! Red