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TomO |
12-11-2014 @ 7:08 AM
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The dashboard looks like it could have come from the 39 Mercury. It doesn't appear lie it was cut down, which would make the cab wider than a truck of that era. I have never seen a Ford truck cab with the split rear window or where the door openings are cut into the roof.
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supereal |
12-12-2014 @ 4:10 PM
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Could be an Austrailian "ute"?
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TomO |
12-13-2014 @ 7:35 AM
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The serial number puts the vehicle in the range used for 1946 Fords and Mercurys. The Ute cab was more like the short door coupe body in 1946.
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TomO |
12-13-2014 @ 8:37 AM
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To me it looks like it may be a customized 46 Ford or Mercury cab. The 42-47 cab is wide enough to accommodate the 39 Mercury dash. The raised area on the back of the cab is similar to the 42-47 cab. The split windshield is similar to the 42-47 cab. The custom work would be the 39 Mercury dash, split rear window, the way that the doors are cut into the roof and the 40 ford front end sheet metal. If it is a custom, the workmanship is outstanding. If it was mine, I would try to restore it as found. It will make a great vehicle and attract a lot of attention at car shows.
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40MercPU |
12-15-2014 @ 10:59 AM
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Measurement of cab width between door posts is 51 inches when measured at mid point between hinges.
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TomO |
12-16-2014 @ 8:47 AM
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Here is a link to a 39 Mercury dash that is for sale on E-Bay. You can see that it is exactly like the dash in the truck. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1939-Mercury-Dash/271702803781?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27538%26meid%3D9cf831edc09b4b8ea2620593a665673a%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D281471042769
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40MercPU |
12-16-2014 @ 9:33 AM
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TomO It certainly looks like the 39 Mercury Dash. The split window does not appear to have had any work done, i.e welds or lead work and definitely no bondo. All contours are smooth and blended. I can see no evidence of work. Does anyone have measurements of critical dimensions for the 42-47 and 39-41 Ford Pickups? Like w x h of cab,door, front window, and cowl?
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trjford8 |
12-16-2014 @ 10:29 AM
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The measurement on my 41 pickup halfway between the hinges and inside jamb to jamb is 42 1/2 inches. My doors at the widest point are 33 1/4 inches and at the tallest point they are 51 inches. The 42-47 cab is basically the same dimensions as the 40-41 cab.
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40MercPU |
12-17-2014 @ 3:52 PM
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Wow trjford8...I thought we were on the right track 40ish Merc but now the 9" or so difference in width is baffling. I wonder what the dash width is for a 39 Merc sedan/coupe. The dash that I have looks just like the dash in the picture of the 39 dash in your link. Could I have an old Hudson or Willys with the 39 dash? I've got to say I have not seen anything yet with a split rear window in any of the web sites.
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trjford8 |
12-17-2014 @ 4:48 PM
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The '39-40 Merc frame is wider than the '39-40 Ford frame. If the frame you have is a Merc frame that would explain why the cab is wider. I don't know the differences in width between the two, but the Merc is wider. Is the dash welded in or bolted into the cab? In the Ford pickups the dash is welded into the cab to help with structural integrity.
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