The Ford Barn

Kevinsrodshop · 09-17-2011, 03:22 PM

Some of you would have seen this on the Hamb already. Picked it up this week about 2 hours north of where I live. A sweet old original truck. In pretty good shape. I'm thrilled to have it.

Cecil/WV · 09-17-2011, 03:36 PM

That's a GREAT truck!!

Lawson Cox · 02-06-2012, 02:52 PM

What a great find. What does the floor of the bed look like under the plywood?

I'll take a wag and say fenders were black, at least all fenders were black through 33 as far as I know.

Kevinsrodshop · 02-06-2012, 04:42 PM

The floor under the plywood is pretty rough. Some rust holes. I'll be leaving the wood in for now. I don't plan on painting anything on it either. Its too easy to get started then next thing you know you are tearing it apart to fix everything and not driving it, lol.

russcc · 02-06-2012, 07:40 PM

Kevin, that's a great truck. The recomendation to stick with the mech brakes is a solid one. Properly mainained & adjusted they are as effective as hydraulic brakes and much simpler to keep up than a hydraulic system that tends to sit for long periods of time, and go bad on you from lack of use.

ora masters · 09-17-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevinsrodshop

Some of you would have seen this on the Hamb already. Picked it up this week about 2 hours north of where I live. A sweet old original truck. In pretty good shape. I'm thrilled to have it.

looks like a nice older restoration i have one i restored about 7 years ago have fun

Kens 34 PU · 09-17-2011, 04:55 PM

That has fun written all over it! What are your plans for it?

Kevinsrodshop · 09-17-2011, 05:53 PM

I have to put juice brakes in it. I just doesn't stop worth a darn. Its already got a new muffler. Carb kit, new rad hoses, and motor mounts this weekend. Other than that drive it as is for awhile. Its just too cool to change right now.

KiWinUS · 09-17-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevinsrodshop

I have to put juice brakes in it. I just doesn't stop worth a darn. Its already got a new muffler. Carb kit, new rad hoses, and motor mounts this weekend. Other than that drive it as is for awhile. Its just too cool to change right now.

Kevin she,s awesome , but before you go to the trouble & expense of juice brakes , a redo of your rod brakes & add some of Flathead Teds floaters with everything adjusted correctly they will stop her as good as hydraulic brakes.
Cheers
Tony

Charlie Stephens · 09-17-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevinsrodshop

I have to put juice brakes in it. I just doesn't stop worth a darn. Its already got a new muffler. Carb kit, new rad hoses, and motor mounts this weekend. Other than that drive it as is for awhile. Its just too cool to change right now.

Kevin,

Have you adjusted the brakes according to the Service Bulletins? You should get a copy of the service bulletins if you don't already have one.

Charlie Stephens

tiquer · 09-20-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevinsrodshop

I have to put juice brakes in it. I just doesn't stop worth a darn. Its already got a new muffler. Carb kit, new rad hoses, and motor mounts this weekend. Other than that drive it as is for awhile. Its just too cool to change right now.

Everyone has lots of advice. If you choose to go hydraulic and do not want to go disc, try the F1 or f-100 pick up brakes. they are much better than the 39-48 and the parts are readily available and more affordable than the earlier ones. The 39-48 on the rear axle is still a good choice. Just my 2 cents

Charlie Stephens · 09-20-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tiquer

Everyone has lots of advice. If you choose to go hydraulic and do not want to go disc, try the F1 or f-100 pick up brakes. they are much better than the 39-48 and the parts are readily available and more affordable than the earlier ones. The 39-48 on the rear axle is still a good choice. Just my 2 cents

You should check out the adapter required to run original wire wheels on the F1 or F100 pick up brakes (I hope you decide to keep the original wheels). It is my understanding that it is very thick. I am running the '46-'48 brakes on my '32 roadster and have never had a reason to complain. The car is powered by a 181 inch Mercruiser Marine engine. The guru on brakes is Richard Lacy at [email protected], (626) 338-2282. Be sure to check out his master cylinder mount that requires no cutting and uses the original pedals.

Charlie Stephens

jim1932 · 09-17-2011, 06:13 PM

OK seriously no offense meant here..... but two hours north of alberta? they can only drive like one month out of the year right?....

Kevinsrodshop · 09-17-2011, 06:32 PM

2 hours north of the city I live in which is in Alberta

And besides we get almost 2 months of good driving weather then 10 months of really good ski doo weather!

PhoenixFear · 09-17-2011, 07:18 PM

I like it. Put the juice brakes on it like you said and drive it. I'm planning on doing the same with my dad's truck.

Kevinsrodshop · 09-17-2011, 10:12 PM

I will admit I haven't tried adjusting the existing brakes yet. Guess I could try that first.

Deuce-Merchant · 09-17-2011, 11:26 PM

Kevin, was that the one in Stetler?
I love that little truck.

Wanna trade?

Kelly

Kevinsrodshop · 09-18-2011, 12:19 AM

yes Kelly this is the one in Stettler. Trade? Hmmmm I dunno. I kind of like a running one!

1934 · 09-18-2011, 06:15 AM

Nice truck, Kevin. Have fun with it!

Charlie Stephens · 09-18-2011, 12:27 PM

Kevin,

Just a random thought. You might want to find a fuel pump rebuild kit designed for this new gas and put it on the shelf (or maybe a complete Pump). It is something you will probably need.

Be sure to check out Renner's Corner (734) 428-8424 for parts. They are small and don't advertise but have a few unique '32 parts and services (maybe the fuel pump rebuild kits). I notice that ken ct, 1-203-260-5945 cell email [email protected], also rebuilds pumps. Either of these sources might have the correct rebuild kits.

Charlie Stephens

09-17-2011, 03:36 PM	#2
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,303	Re: My 32 Truck That's a GREAT truck!!

02-06-2012, 02:52 PM	#3
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,119	Re: My 32 Truck What a great find. What does the floor of the bed look like under the plywood? I'll take a wag and say fenders were black, at least all fenders were black through 33 as far as I know.

02-06-2012, 04:42 PM	#4
Kevinsrodshop Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 56	Re: My 32 Truck The floor under the plywood is pretty rough. Some rust holes. I'll be leaving the wood in for now. I don't plan on painting anything on it either. Its too easy to get started then next thing you know you are tearing it apart to fix everything and not driving it, lol.

02-06-2012, 07:40 PM	#5
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: My 32 Truck Kevin, that's a great truck. The recomendation to stick with the mech brakes is a solid one. Properly mainained & adjusted they are as effective as hydraulic brakes and much simpler to keep up than a hydraulic system that tends to sit for long periods of time, and go bad on you from lack of use.

09-17-2011, 04:55 PM	#7
Kens 34 PU Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tomball, Tx Posts: 60	Re: My 32 Truck That has fun written all over it! What are your plans for it?

09-17-2011, 05:53 PM	#8
Kevinsrodshop Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 56	Re: My 32 Truck I have to put juice brakes in it. I just doesn't stop worth a darn. Its already got a new muffler. Carb kit, new rad hoses, and motor mounts this weekend. Other than that drive it as is for awhile. Its just too cool to change right now.

09-17-2011, 06:13 PM	#13
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,818	Re: My 32 Truck OK seriously no offense meant here..... but two hours north of alberta? they can only drive like one month out of the year right?....

09-17-2011, 06:32 PM	#14
Kevinsrodshop Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 56	Re: My 32 Truck 2 hours north of the city I live in which is in Alberta And besides we get almost 2 months of good driving weather then 10 months of really good ski doo weather!

09-17-2011, 07:18 PM	#15
PhoenixFear Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, MI Posts: 361	Re: My 32 Truck I like it. Put the juice brakes on it like you said and drive it. I'm planning on doing the same with my dad's truck.

09-17-2011, 10:12 PM	#16
Kevinsrodshop Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 56	Re: My 32 Truck I will admit I haven't tried adjusting the existing brakes yet. Guess I could try that first.

09-17-2011, 11:26 PM	#17
Deuce-Merchant Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: BC Canada Posts: 166	Re: My 32 Truck Kevin, was that the one in Stetler? I love that little truck. Wanna trade? Kelly

09-18-2011, 12:19 AM	#18
Kevinsrodshop Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 56	Re: My 32 Truck yes Kelly this is the one in Stettler. Trade? Hmmmm I dunno. I kind of like a running one!

09-18-2011, 06:15 AM	#19
1934 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 435	Re: My 32 Truck Nice truck, Kevin. Have fun with it!

09-18-2011, 12:27 PM	#20
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,320	Re: My 32 Truck Kevin, Just a random thought. You might want to find a fuel pump rebuild kit designed for this new gas and put it on the shelf (or maybe a complete Pump). It is something you will probably need. Be sure to check out Renner's Corner (734) 428-8424 for parts. They are small and don't advertise but have a few unique '32 parts and services (maybe the fuel pump rebuild kits). I notice that ken ct, 1-203-260-5945 cell email [email protected], also rebuilds pumps. Either of these sources might have the correct rebuild kits. Charlie Stephens Last edited by Charlie Stephens; 09-18-2011 at 12:34 PM.