70_Fastback: RAT ROD - 193x Ford / 1942 GMC Truck

[AzPete]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

This is a '37 dually I think. Looks like it might be close on the belt line...maybe someone can blow it up to see better.

I just got a response from the guy in the picture.....the one I posted is a '37 for sure. Just an FYI.......

 

[TruNorth]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

I have a '41 Ford truck with Flathead V8 in it and the cab looks nearly identical, split window and all.

 

[70_Fastback]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

I have a '41 Ford truck with Flathead V8 in it and the cab looks nearly identical, split window and all.

But you probably don't have wipers above the windshield do you?

I went over to Ford-Trucks.com today and asked around as well. Consensus is that it's a '35, '36 or a '37.

 

[Anonymous]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

!!!!!!!!!!

At least SOMEONE'S not afraid of a little Flathead.


:dh

 

[Sluggo]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

I have a '41 Ford truck with Flathead V8 in it and the cab looks nearly identical, split window and all.

Post some pics.

 

[Sluggo]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

I think it's a 40 or 41 with a crank open windshield. That's why the wipers are on top. I see a rectangular hole beneath the windshield on the outside. Is there a hole in the middle ot the top of the dash where a crank could go?

From what I read only 40/41 had rectangular inserts on the instrument panel. I could find nothing in the 30s with such a setup.

Behind the new face of the for the 1940-1941 Ford half-ton pickup was a host of mechanical improvements. Cabs were sturdier and wider, and windshields were fixed with cowl-mounted wipers (but crank-open windshields were available).

Sealed-beam headlamps were new, and mattress-type springs offered extra passenger comfort. The smart rectangular instrument cluster also resembled that of Ford cars.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1940-1941-ford-half-ton-pickup.htm
[admin]I also think it's a commercial cab. I'm pretty sure it was a snowplow.[/admin]

 

[70_Fastback]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

You may be right Sluggo. Also. on the interior side, centered on the firewall, under the dash, was a half decipherable screwed on metal plate/tag (appx 4"x6") that said something about "Towing" & "Limits".

I could barely read it, but I kept it though. But I think that would also point to the commercial direction as well?

Good find!

 

[lethal289]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

J. i just stumbled on this, and thought i'd pass it on.http://www.usbody.com/Pages_Trucks/40-Ford.htm Probably not the direction your headed, but still kind of neat.

I guess people use ranger frames for these. I never knew that!

 

[AzPete]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

We have one similar to that here locally. Nice setup for sure.

 

[70_Fastback]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

Picked up the power plant for the rat this evening... my back hurts. :sad

 

[AzPete]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

So you got the 350?????????????????????

 

[70_Fastback]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

Got a 460 4-barrell engine.

 

[70_Fastback]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

And this is that tag off of the interior fire wall - which could indicate that it was a commercial use vehicle. I just wish it was more legible.

 

[Sluggo]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

What's the serial number and gross weight?

Did you happen to notice that it was a 6x4?

 

[AzPete]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

Nice...... Sounds like it could have been a close match for that one I found on the trailer.

 

[Anonymous]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

soda blast the tag and paint it silver, everything will show up.

 

[70_Fastback]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

The story on this "Ford" truck cab is getting even crazier.... I wanted to know exactly what year this was, so I went over to "Ford-Truck.com" to ask some of those guys. I got a very unexpected answer!

The entire thread is here:

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/906518-hi-and-greetings-new-here-can-anyone-help-id-the-year-of-my-cab.html

It appears that my "Ford" is not a Ford... But a Generel Motors war-era Yellow Coach & Truck pickup! WTF?!? LoL

If anyone is interested, I recommend reading that entire post, I found it very cool!

 

[AzPete]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

or....it could be a dodge cab with chevy doors and ford gauges....

I guess I was not so far off......... :lol :cry

 

[70_Fastback]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

I know, and THAT's the scary part Pete!

I guess this is what my truck could have been...

Note the color is even the same...

 

[Fast68back]

Re: Got my next project. RAT ROD - '39(?) Ford Truck

I think you should paint it the same color as this one with that bomb picture sluggo had as his avatar on the doors.....