1936 pickup
 

Hello all,

I'm looking at picking up a 36 pickup that NEEDS a rebuild. I'm talking bottom up rebuild.

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I know it's a big... correction, HUGE undertaking. So my main question. What site or store do you guys use to source most parts?


Any help is appreciated.

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Before you step off the deep end look around they're s lots of finished trucks for much less than a complete restoration costs these days.

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The guy is selling it for a steal! Less than 2 grand. I would have to be insane not to pass this up.

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At the time, I thought I would be insane not to take the short-cut across the quicksand.

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I'm at a loss for words (and that's saying something, coming from me). Ok, here's a couple. That's a very poor candidate for a restoration, even for someone such as myself that loves nothing more than a good beater ford truck. Run. Save your money for a driving fixer upper.

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Not sure where you are located, but if you read down a few threads there is a guy in Seattle thinking about selling a beautiful 1936 pickup. Look it up. Maybe you can make a deal & not have to do anything but put in gas & enjoy it.

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"It's the journey, not the destination".

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1721893722

This 1936 Ford Pick-Up needs lots and lots of help.
Think twice before jumping in head first.

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Lots of open ended questions here. First - what is your intentions with the truck? Concours correct? Nice Driver original, Nice Driver don't care about originality?? Second - What is your skill level as a mechanic/body paint/Fabrication?? Third - There is no ONE place that will be able to supply what you need. There are several businesses out there that are good resources AS well as several individual's here on the barn that can provide products and services you need AGAIN depending on your idea of direction??? The majority focus here on this format is "Stock/Original". My first bit of advice for you is be honest with your self about the reality of a project like this!! You really need to post more pictures of the truck to get an "accurate" assessment of it, there are several here on the barn who are truck guys who know there "stuff" and can advise you better.

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Rockfla makes some good points and I will add what is your age? I would guess that a restoration on that truck would easily consume 5 years of your life. Also keep in mind that some jobs you will not be able to do and you will have to pay someone to do it. That truck appears to be a "money pit". The advice to look around and find one that is in better condition or and older restoration will save you a lot of money in the long run.

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The responses in this thread are disappointing. I am shocked so many commenting here and advising the OP to just buy one already restored. Sure, financially it probably makes sense, but there is also no guarantee that a "restored" option is going to be properly restored, and if it is, it will certainly not be cheap. Besides, when did we start discouraging fellow car enthusiasts from restoring old vehicles that have been sitting in a field for who knows how long? The pickup in the picture looks like it is mostly there. Of course it is rough, it's nearly 90 years old. Some people want to do the work themselves. Either because they are able to do the work, or because they want to learn, or maybe they just want to know everything about the vehicle once it's finished. Some people spend 10 years or more restoring their vintage car or pickup, and this allows them the time to do the work as well as save for any parts or labor they will need to purchase. I say go for it, especially at $2K, and if you change your mind, please let me know and I will be more than happy to buy it. Also, just so you know... this forum is a great resource and most of the members here do not shy away from hard work. Good Luck!

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OldGold
I did not advise him to "stay away"....I don't know him, his ability or his intentions for this truck SO all I can do is work from my experience....I think its great for the hobby that he is even considering this project......BUT there are somethings posted here that had been told to me long ago "might" have changed my path and thinking.....Believe me, I have 11 of these projects in various conditions that my Dad "thought" he could do what the OP is looking at doing....I have been in control of those 11 "projects" now for the past 4 years AND my "progress" has been very very slow at best. ADD to that paying people who appeared capable & qualified only to find out otherwise hasn't helped the progress. I think my "MAIN" advice is to be brutally honest with yourself about what you can and cannot do AND the funds you "actually" have to throw at this project and really consider how much time you will really be able to throw at this project and what your age is and do the math!!!! THEN, IF you are completely honest about your situation.....THEN the decision's will be quite clear on which path to choose.

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I was allldone restoring Loopy and I gave a hot chick a ride and....

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I agree and totally understand where you are coming from. I think most of us have spent more on a project than it’s worth, but I bet most of us would do it again. However, the OP seems to know how “huge” a project it is and was simply looking for recommendations for suppliers. Rather than what seems like an attempt to steer the OP away from the project he already understands is a “huge” undertaking, I feel we should give the OP the benefit of the doubt and do our best to provide them with the information they're looking for. I wasn’t trying to criticize anybody’s responses. I was just surprised by so many responses that seemed to discourage the OP from even considering this project because it needs a lot of work. Some people are ok with this and some are not. I honestly don’t think it looks that bad. I would expect rust in all the usual places, maybe more than typical, but these pickups are getting harder to find and good parts are scarce. Believe me, I’ve looked extensively. My current 36 pickup that I’m restoring had a cab I wish I could’ve replaced, and I tried. It’s perfect now and I’m happy I put in the work to make it as nice as it is. Obviously we all want to start out with as nice of a project as possible, but this is not always an option. Besides, if this pickup had less rust in it, it wouldn’t be $2K. Slightly rotted cab corners take just about as much time to replace as completely rotted out cab corners, so excessive rust isn’t as big of a deal as it seems to guys that know how to do the work. Of course, it’s always a bonus when replacement panels are available. It would be nice to hear more from the OP regarding the pickup, his metalshaping abilities, experience, etc. but even if this is his first restoration, at $2k, I don’t feel he can go wrong.

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Good advice from these guys for sure.

I would just add that some of this stuff is getting VERY hard to find. And when you do find it, it is very pricey. I know this 'cause I'm in the midst of getting my '35 pickup back on the road. I love doing the work but it ain't cheap. A couple of examples just for the body:

Fenders - they look really rough. You MAY be able to fix them if you are a good metal worker. Last time I checked a set of repaired front fenders will run you about $4000. Rears are probably about the same, maybe a bit less.

Running boards - not sure anyone is making these any more.

Front grille - see fenders above. A good repaired one will run north of $1200.

Bed - I'm sure it is really rough. A replacement is about $5000.

And that is before any paint or final body work. And on and on it goes.

I'm certainly not saying don't do it, but you may want to do a check on the availability of some of the obvious stuff you're going to need. Just go into it with your eyes wide open.

Heard

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Oh boy , what a large expensive undertaking. Years and thousands of dollars, just to make a beater . Tens of thousands for a frame off . Especially if the op can not do all the mechanical , body work , electrical etc . With the price of crappy off shore products now made as compared to 15-20 yrs ago , it is much better to get a more complete truck .
I don’t see much that would survive a media blasting . Just tooling alone would cost thousands if the op does decide to tackle it himself . Bead roller , english wheel , sand blaster , hammer dollies , welders , torches etc .
Many better options especially if the op thinks 2,000 is a steal .
Just my $.02

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I can understand a complete rebuild, it is expensive to rebuild, and time consuming. Having done it I would recommend finding a better example, but if you like working on a project for self-satisfaction, go for it.

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Another BIG question for the OP......Is there a motor in it??? IF so is it turning free at least?? Still no guarantee.......BUT you'll tie up a good bit of money in a motor rebuild and obviously MORE IF you have to replace the motor. SO a lot of components to factor in here!!!!

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Looking at the picture mercman posted it doesn't look like
it has a bed.

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To answer your question..... there isn't any one store that will have everything you need so you need to shop around. Maybe some others could start a list of suppliers that we like to use.

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[QUOTE=38bill;2326886]To answer your question..... there isn't any one store that will have everything you need so you need to shop around. Maybe some others could start a list of suppliers that we like to use.[/QUOTE


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Re: 1936 pickup
 

Hello Gi_30pu,

Good to know you are aware of this being a HUGE undertaking.
I see you already have 6 different parts suppliers given to you and there are even more. I know what a HUGE undertaking this is because I did basically this very same thing, however I did not even have a '36 Ford pickup to start with. I built my '36 Ford pickup from scratch, from pieces and parts from E-bay, local swap meets and early Ford stores that sold parts. I went one step further from "frame off restoration". I had Purchased a frame off E-bay and was rusty so lovingly I removed all (I think 98) Rivets without destroying any of the rivet holes. I then sandblasted the frame rails and cross members then reassembled after epoxy primer and satin black finish painting. I knew what I wanted to do and I was willing to take all the time and money to do it. 16 years later I was finished in June of 2021 and my '36 Ford pickup has done very well at car shows. I spent lots of time and money on this project and it was all well worth it. Like someone mentioned, it is the journey not the destination. If you know it is a HUGE undertaking and you want to take it on I say go for it and enjoy.

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Great story, thanks for sharing. You did a fantastic job from the pictures. Sweet truck

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You need to contact RickMck on here. He's got a nice restored 36 pu for sale.

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OK guys, you can quit now; I think you scared him off.:D

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Maybe, but hopefully he knows that not everyone here is afraid of getting their hands dirty and putting in some work to save something worth saving.

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For $2K why not give it a try and see how you like it. Lot's of us are here to give free advice and help you on your journey.

My 1935 big truck is my hobby (almost a full-time job these days). I've enjoyed every busted knuckle over the last 25 years getting it back to like-new condition and have spent many times the price I could purchase a good one these days. That's why it's a hobby and adventure. It's not for everyone, but I've had a great time and met lots of great folks.

The attached photos show how I first saw my truck 25 years ago with my two boys who are now grown and on their own. Once the cab comes back from the painters and it's back on the frame, I'll post a couple of current images. Just re-installed the transmission with the engine going in soon.

Re: 1936 pickup
 

Lawson Cox could have written a book on 36 pickups, maybe he will chime in here.

Bruce

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I agree with Model51, Dave. It took me over 25 years to restore my 1934 pickup!!! Lot of time and $$$ but was fun and very rewarding. Best part now is DRIVING!!!!!! You have to be patient, unless $$$ is not a problem.

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In my opinion, this is what it is all about and why someone should put in the time, effort and money to bring back a rusty old classic most might consider a lost cause. Only those that do this will understand the pride these folks have in their classic. Anybody can go out and buy a finished classic, but not everybody can save one.

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I watched a '36 PU at a local farm sale, auction off at $3400 and it was about the same condition as this one.

If you like the truck and have dreams for it, I'd say go for it!

At the very least maybe 4-5 years down the road you will stumble upon one that is a turn-key driver or better, and I would say to that buy that one too!!

As I recall reading, in the spring of '36, Ford, to boost truck sales, came out with some varied colors like this yellow one. This old girl probably has a story to tell!

Thanks for wanting to resurrect another '36PU! We have one and I love it it is a lot of fun to drive! You can't beat a '35 or '36 Ford PU they are beauties!

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These trucks are real cool in any shape. Love my 36 Pickup!

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...9&d=1722387321
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...8&d=1722387321

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NICE!!!

Love your '36!!

Are you running 6:50-16's for your tires? We are and your truck looks like it has the same stance. Speedo reads on the low side but you figure it out like 40 is actually about 52-55 mph!

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Yep it has 6.50-16's which really should be replaced due to age. Still rides good

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I haven't been around here long so I'm not sure if this is sacrilegious or not but if it was me I would find a junked S10 or Ranger and drop the body on top. Use the entire frame and drivetrain. Shouldn't take long to pull off, all the mechanicals are easier to source.

If you haven't seen it Casey Ladelle on youtube bought a cool 31 Dodge on a blazer 4x4 drivetrain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfvSVoEs3Uk&t=30s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv7MPyu7fZw

Eventually I'd like to try something similar.

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I was thinking the same thing, a 1936 demonstrator.
They were yellow with dark blue fenders and radiator shell.