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FwJ1941 · 11-07-2023, 08:48 PM

Would greatly appreciate any information you have regarding the purchase of both left & right door hinge pillars. Vendor or information ( drawing) so that I can get them fabricated. I know it’s a long shot but I’m betting I’m not the first to discover the destruction caused by rust.
Thank you for your responses as well as your time responding
Frank

Dec211975 · 11-07-2023, 10:27 PM

I bought a set from northern classic truck a number of years ago thinking they might fit my 39. I would be willing to sell the ones I have. The pair I have, have some surface rust. I can get some pictures tomorrow as they are in my garage.

Regards,
Brian

petehoovie · 11-07-2023, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dec211975

I bought a set from northern classic truck a number of years ago thinking they might fit my 39. I would be willing to sell the ones I have. The pair I have, have some surface rust. I can get some pictures tomorrow as they are in my garage.

Regards,
Brian

FwJ1941 · 11-08-2023, 07:33 AM

Brian, thank you for responding. If those pictured are actually for a 41 pickup, I definitely would be interested. You can reach me at my email address: [email protected]

Dec211975 · 11-08-2023, 01:32 PM

Frank,
I am sorry I couldn't help you out, maybe some one else seeing this will have the pillars (hinge posts).

Regards,
Brian

FwJ1941 · 11-08-2023, 01:53 PM

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Not to worry Brian! You responded with great intentions and those efforts an appreciated.
I will keep in touch with you and provide updates as to the other lead you provided. As soon as I get time to inspect the door sills, I’ll advise.
Again, I thank you for your efforts!
Frank

TJ · 11-09-2023, 12:15 PM

Those pillars should be the same from '40-'47. Perhaps you can find a donor cab.

Newc · 11-09-2023, 04:34 PM

Lots of big truck cabs kicking around. Newc

FwJ1941 · 11-09-2023, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

Those pillars should be the same from '40-'47. Perhaps you can find a donor cab.

You are correct! I’m and trying see what’s out there. Hopefully I can locate one centrally located. Thank you for contributing!!

FwJ1941 · 11-09-2023, 06:30 PM

Thank you for contributing! If they will fit, they will definitely be finding a new home.

FwJ1941 · 11-09-2023, 06:35 PM

NewC: Thank you! I’m not sure if the larger trucks will be a fit that I can use. Any pickup cab from 40-47 will work and I’m hoping I’ll get real lucky!!!

Dec211975 · 11-09-2023, 08:03 PM

This is just a thought but you could make a template from cardboard or paper transfer it to a piece of 3" channel iron mill out the area for the hinge pockets, with a cut off wheel sculp the outside radius into the channel iron along with the area that fastens to the rocker panel then weld 1/8" flat stock to the sculpted radius and fill in the hinge pocket with 1/8" or 3/16" metal.

FwJ1941 · 11-10-2023, 09:02 PM

Hi Brian: The 3 inch channel is looking like a very good idea.
Your process described above is spot on and the obvious solution.
Thank you!
Frank

Dec211975 · 12-24-2023, 10:36 PM

Frank,
I sent you a private message, regarding parts you were looking for. I miss read the Facebook post and responded to your own post. I guess I should have read your Facebook post more thuraly. My bad.

11-07-2023, 08:48 PM	#1
FwJ1941 Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Osceola IA Posts: 34	Door Hinge Pillar. 41 Ford Pickup. Would greatly appreciate any information you have regarding the purchase of both left & right door hinge pillars. Vendor or information ( drawing) so that I can get them fabricated. I know it’s a long shot but I’m betting I’m not the first to discover the destruction caused by rust. Thank you for your responses as well as your time responding Frank

11-08-2023, 07:33 AM	#4
FwJ1941 Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Osceola IA Posts: 34	Re: Door Hinge Pillar. 41 Ford Pickup. Brian, thank you for responding. If those pictured are actually for a 41 pickup, I definitely would be interested. You can reach me at my email address: [email protected]

11-08-2023, 01:32 PM	#5
Dec211975 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Monroe, Wi Posts: 247	Re: Door Hinge Pillar. 41 Ford Pickup. Frank, I am sorry I couldn't help you out, maybe some one else seeing this will have the pillars (hinge posts). Regards, Brian

11-08-2023, 01:53 PM	#6
FwJ1941 Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Osceola IA Posts: 34	Re: Door Hinge Pillar. 41 Ford Pickup. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not to worry Brian! You responded with great intentions and those efforts an appreciated. I will keep in touch with you and provide updates as to the other lead you provided. As soon as I get time to inspect the door sills, I’ll advise. Again, I thank you for your efforts! Frank

11-09-2023, 12:15 PM	#7
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Door Hinge Pillar. 41 Ford Pickup. Those pillars should be the same from '40-'47. Perhaps you can find a donor cab.

11-09-2023, 04:34 PM	#8
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,488	Re: Door Hinge Pillar. 41 Ford Pickup. Lots of big truck cabs kicking around. Newc

11-09-2023, 06:30 PM	#10
FwJ1941 Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Osceola IA Posts: 34	Re: Door Hinge Pillar. 41 Ford Pickup. Thank you for contributing! If they will fit, they will definitely be finding a new home.

11-09-2023, 06:35 PM	#11
FwJ1941 Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Osceola IA Posts: 34	Re: Door Hinge Pillar. 41 Ford Pickup. NewC: Thank you! I’m not sure if the larger trucks will be a fit that I can use. Any pickup cab from 40-47 will work and I’m hoping I’ll get real lucky!!!

11-09-2023, 08:03 PM	#12
Dec211975 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Monroe, Wi Posts: 247	Re: Door Hinge Pillar. 41 Ford Pickup. This is just a thought but you could make a template from cardboard or paper transfer it to a piece of 3" channel iron mill out the area for the hinge pockets, with a cut off wheel sculp the outside radius into the channel iron along with the area that fastens to the rocker panel then weld 1/8" flat stock to the sculpted radius and fill in the hinge pocket with 1/8" or 3/16" metal.

11-10-2023, 09:02 PM	#13
FwJ1941 Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Osceola IA Posts: 34	Re: Door Hinge Pillar. 41 Ford Pickup. Hi Brian: The 3 inch channel is looking like a very good idea. Your process described above is spot on and the obvious solution. Thank you! Frank

12-24-2023, 10:36 PM	#14
Dec211975 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Monroe, Wi Posts: 247	Re: Door Hinge Pillar. 41 Ford Pickup. Frank, I sent you a private message, regarding parts you were looking for. I miss read the Facebook post and responded to your own post. I guess I should have read your Facebook post more thuraly. My bad.