The Ford Barn

Kevin Bovee · 11-14-2020, 11:24 AM

I’ve wanted a pre war Ford pickup for many years and finally jumped in with a 1939 Ford 1/2 ton. It will arrive Monday. It runs strong. I have a 1952 Ford 8N tractor that is used frequently. It’s all original, including 6 volt, and I’m accustomed to the quirks of a maintaining a 70 year old piece of farm equipment. I’ll kept the truck original too and plan to drive the heck out of it.

Here are the books I’ve ordered, wondering if I’m missing something.

1939 Ford Truck Reference Book
1932 - 1941 Shop Manual
1928 - 1947 Chassis Parts and Accessories Catalogue
1939 Body Parts List
1932 - 1948 Maintenance Manual
17” x 22” Early Ford Lubrication Chart (to mount in garage)

Next week, besides getting it registered and filling tank with non-ethanol gas, I’ll change the fluids and lube it. I plan on using Lucas conventional Hot Rod and Classics Oil, which is what I use in my tractor.

Any other initial check list suggestions?

—Kevin

11-14-2020, 11:24 AM	#1
Kevin Bovee Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Corrales, NM / Kailua-Kona, HI Posts: 42	New Addition I’ve wanted a pre war Ford pickup for many years and finally jumped in with a 1939 Ford 1/2 ton. It will arrive Monday. It runs strong. I have a 1952 Ford 8N tractor that is used frequently. It’s all original, including 6 volt, and I’m accustomed to the quirks of a maintaining a 70 year old piece of farm equipment. I’ll kept the truck original too and plan to drive the heck out of it. Here are the books I’ve ordered, wondering if I’m missing something. 1939 Ford Truck Reference Book 1932 - 1941 Shop Manual 1928 - 1947 Chassis Parts and Accessories Catalogue 1939 Body Parts List 1932 - 1948 Maintenance Manual 17” x 22” Early Ford Lubrication Chart (to mount in garage) Next week, besides getting it registered and filling tank with non-ethanol gas, I’ll change the fluids and lube it. I plan on using Lucas conventional Hot Rod and Classics Oil, which is what I use in my tractor. Any other initial check list suggestions? —Kevin Last edited by Kevin Bovee; 11-15-2020 at 12:10 AM.