| Jim44 | -- 06-08-2018 @ 7:36 PM |
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Hi to all. I would like to be in contact with owner/members of flathead trucks larger than the pickup. I am working on a 1936 Ford with a 131.5 inch wheelbase and could use some help. I posted some basic questions in January, but did not hear from any large truck owners. Am wondering how to identify what I have as to whether it is a one ton, 1.5 ton, or something else for starters. Any help out there would be appreciated. My truck has duals on the rear and a platform bed with stake pockets and was used by a fishing company..I have the 21 stud v-8.
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| Henry | -- 06-08-2018 @ 9:20 PM |
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I have 1937 1 1/2 ton dump truck with Garwood hydraulic dump. My brother has 1936 1 1/2 ton mechanical dump truck , both have dual wheels, they are 131 wb. The '37 has 35,000 plus original miles. Was a truck used on property a NYC bank owned and was used to haul trash to dump. Let me know your questions and I or my brother can help you out. My brother is a Ford V-8 member as well. Henry Bhotto1928@aol.com Henry Bhotto1928@aol.com
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| alanwoodieman | -- 06-09-2018 @ 1:40 PM |
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I own a 1941 1 1/2 ton dual wheel 158" wheelbase, former army fire truck now has a stake bed. ask any question , I will try to help
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| alanwoodieman | -- 06-09-2018 @ 1:40 PM |
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I own a 1941 1 1/2 ton dual wheel 158" wheelbase, former army fire truck now has a stake bed. ask any question , I will try to help
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| Jim44 | -- 06-17-2018 @ 6:05 PM |
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Hey, thanks Henry and alanwoodieman for your quick replies and kind offers. For starters, how can you tell the size or capacity, as one ton vs 1.5 ton, etc? Second, I would like to know about interior and fender interchange possibilities with the 36 pickup truck. Also wondering about sources for parts that are unique to this size truck. Thanks again,I look forward to any info you can provide. Jim44
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| midencfa | -- 06-23-2018 @ 7:01 PM |
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Hi to all, I have a '42 fire truck pumper with the 158" wheel base. the lug nuts are 1 1/2" and the rear end has two sets of springs lower and upper helper springs. The engine is a 239 CID with 24 bolt heads. Tranny is a 4 speed and 1st gear is really low. Hope this helps
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| midencfa | -- 06-23-2018 @ 7:01 PM |
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Hi to all, I have a '42 fire truck pumper with the 158" wheel base. the lug nuts are 1 1/2" and the rear end has two sets of springs lower and upper helper springs. The engine is a 239 CID with 24 bolt heads. Tranny is a 4 speed and 1st gear is really low. Hope this helps This message was edited by midencfa on 6-23-18 @ 7:13 PM
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| midencfa | -- 06-23-2018 @ 7:10 PM |
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Jim, I used www.JoesAntiqueAuto.com for all my replacement parts. He deals with pickup trucks but most pickup truck parts fit my truck. Front and rear windshield rubber was correct, front and rear brake cylinders and master cylinder were correct.
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| alanwoodieman | -- 06-23-2018 @ 7:29 PM |
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dual rear wheels started at 1 1/2 ton. front fenders have larger wheel opening, cabs are the same, the running boards are different with a "backsplash" that makes up for the gap from bottom of cab to running boards. 21 stud engine would be correct-but there are differences in the engines on 35/36 vs 37/early 38 21 stud engines. where are your water pumps located? in the head makes them earlier version, located down low and part of the motor mount make them 37 or 38 engine. if it is an earlier engine then also you could have babbitt bearings or type "LB" bearing which I have heard referred to as large bearing and also liner bearings these engines have the more modern style of insert bearings- two ways to tell if it has a LB stamped on the upper deck of the engine block around the intake or sometimes under the intake or you can remove oil pan and check for inserts or babbit, most people prefer the latter engine with the insert bearings. take and post some pictures or the engine the truck cab, etc
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| alanwoodieman | -- 06-23-2018 @ 7:30 PM |
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dual rear wheels started at 1 1/2 ton. front fenders have larger wheel opening, cabs are the same, the running boards are different with a "backsplash" that makes up for the gap from bottom of cab to running boards. 21 stud engine would be correct-but there are differences in the engines on 35/36 vs 37/early 38 21 stud engines. where are your water pumps located? in the head makes them earlier version, located down low and part of the motor mount make them 37 or 38 engine. if it is an earlier engine then also you could have babbitt bearings or type "LB" bearing which I have heard referred to as large bearing and also liner bearings these engines have the more modern style of insert bearings- two ways to tell if it has a LB stamped on the upper deck of the engine block around the intake or sometimes under the intake or you can remove oil pan and check for inserts or babbit, most people prefer the latter engine with the insert bearings. take and post some pictures or the engine the truck cab, etc
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| Williamrush | -- 04-19-2021 @ 12:45 AM |
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My dad actually owned a 1941 1 1/2 ton dual wheel 158" wheelbase. It was probably one of favorite things that my oldman has ever had. In case you still need some help, just ask me, I got no problems with it. He has been working half of his life on that truck, the other half of his life, he worked on for a car shipping company, and right now he is one of the partners in it. They are actually using the services of the best trucking factoring company https://factorforyou.com/trucking-factoring-companies/ , as they are looking to develop the company as fast as possible. This message was edited by Williamrush on 4-19-21 @ 2:20 PM
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| 51504bat | -- 04-19-2021 @ 6:40 AM |
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I had several '40 1 1/2 ton conventional cabs. One was a flatbed dump, another just a cab and chassis that I considered using as a daily driver, and another rolling chassis. I ended up replacing the original 20 inch split rims with 19.5 tubeless wheels from a Dodge M400 motor home. Direct bolt on. The 20 inch wheels I'm referring to were not the so called widow makers. If your truck has them they are very dangerous and shouldn't be used. Second Joe's Antique Auto Parts as a source of parts. Also, Chuck's Trucks is a great source for big truck knowledge and parts. I ended up selling all the big rigs and buying a '39 p/u. Much easier to drive around town. Good luck with your truck. There are other forums that have good info as well. Check out the Ford Barn and the FTE (Ford Truck Enthusiast) forums. ______________ No signature
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| alanwoodieman | -- 04-19-2021 @ 5:10 PM |
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I sold my 41 1 1/2 ton truck (succumbed to the money offered)but just purchased a one owner 47 1 1/2 ton with script flat bed, has been in the same barn all of its life. will be a couple of weeks before I get it home. Can hardly wait. I have missed my big truck!!
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| MatteoCameron | -- 01-07-2023 @ 9:56 PM |
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Wow, man, I wish my dad had one when I was a kid. Actually, I’ve always dreamed of having a truck, but I’ve never had enough money to buy it. So, recently, I’ve finally been hired as a trucker! Congratulate me, folks! Actually, I found the job really unexpectedly. I was looking through the truckers forum and followed this link https://newjobs4you.com/job-board/all-options/ . So, I hope my second dream will come true soon too: I really want to buy an old Ford Mustang. I’m just obsessed with the way it looks and sounds. This message was edited by MatteoCameron on 1-9-23 @ 4:15 AM
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