Another "What's It Worth" Thread

[DavidG]

The original bed was 69 3/32" long and it hangs over the end of the frame to a very considerable extent so it is highly unlikely that the frame has been modified as a result of the bed having been shortened. Also, the tail gate on the bed is a '35-'36 version. The '32-'34 version was plain (no Ford script).

[ora masters]

Originally Posted by DavidG

The original bed was 69 3/32" long and it hangs over the end of the frame to a very considerable extent so it is highly unlikely that the frame has been modified as a result of the bed having been shortened. Also, the tail gate on the bed is a '35-'36 version. The '32-'34 version was plain (no Ford script).

i think the bed is a model A tail gate is not model A A beds are a lot shorter than 32 i have both

[Test Osterone]

Originally Posted by TJ

Clean it up, get it running and drive it. I bought a 41 pickup with old lacquer paint and some chrome Merc wheels and have more fun driving it than any other old Ford that I have owned. I was amazed at the number of people who just love this old truck and stop to comment on it. Just get it running and have fun. You already own it, so whatever you spend on it to get it roadworthy will not be wasted.

TJ,

Thank you for taking the time to post. Seems to be the consensus on fixing the truck up and put back on the road. So, back to the mechanical brakes: Change to juice or get the OE working?

Originally Posted by ora masters

i think the bed is a model A tail gate is not model A A beds are a lot shorter than 32 i have both

I think you have a good eye, ora master. I'll take some better shots of the bed today and post them.

Thanks for contributing to my thread.

Best,

Test.

[Henryat1140]

>what's the word on mechanical brakes?

IMO mechanical brakes are FINE for the kind of driving you are likely to be doing with this truck.

Sometime I get the impression from guys who are going to hydraulic brakes it's a little bit of an ego trip - like "well I'm gonna drive this thing hard enough so I'll need juice brake to stop it".

The reality is more like 45-50 mph and mechanicals which are in good shape are perfectly capable and safe at those speeds.

A neat thing about mechanical brakes is that it's easy to get them working well. Lubricating all the linkages, straightening the brake rods, rebuilding the cross shaft if it needs it are all relatively inexpensive tasks. If you chase down all the slop in the linkages and eliminate it, then perform a full brake adjustment per the Ford Service Bulletins, the brakes will be more than adequate for any reasonable use. (AND you never have to worry about the dreaded 'squish')

I'm just sayin'