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dorvedahl47pu · 05-11-2024, 01:48 PM

Hello,

I recently bought a 47 1.5 ton grain truck which is in need of a new front spring. Does anyone have any ideas where I might find one of those? Everything I see is for the 1/2 tons or cars. Thanks.

Dale

Model51 · 05-11-2024, 02:02 PM

Many people buy a 1-1/2 ton truck and take the cab off for a project or for their pickup. The result is there are a lot of 1-1/2 ton truck frames languishing in back lots. If you look around, you might find someone willing to part out the front spring, or you might have to buy the whole frame to get the front spring.
I've purchased two complete chassis (no sheet metal or body) and have been rewarded with all sorts of parts that I can't find elsewhere.

dorvedahl47pu · 05-11-2024, 06:03 PM

Thank you Sir...that's a good idea.

J Franklin · 05-11-2024, 07:59 PM

Eaton spring in Detroit.

GB SISSON · 05-11-2024, 09:45 PM

I have the front half of a '47 1 1/2 ton frame, but I don't think the springs are there. My cardiologist makes me take some laps around my property after dinner so I will take a look tonight. If not I know a guy in Utah who might. Josh Madsen. Maybe someone here has his contact info.

GB SISSON · 05-11-2024, 11:32 PM

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The springs are there. I can text a friend of Josh tomorrow to get his info. Shipping not such an issue in Utah. But mine are in good shape and available.

truckdog62563 · 05-12-2024, 05:36 AM

I texted Josh. Maybe he’ll drop by to comment. Stu

dorvedahl47pu · 05-12-2024, 09:59 AM

Thanks GB. That is good news! Would be easier to find some in Utah but good to know you have them if it comes to that.

dorvedahl47pu · 05-12-2024, 09:59 AM

Thanks Stu.

dorvedahl47pu · 05-12-2024, 10:00 AM

Thanks.

dorvedahl47pu · 05-21-2024, 10:02 PM

I found a set of springs and front axle with hubs in CO.

Model51 · 05-22-2024, 06:29 AM

Glad you found some parts to keep your project going!

GB SISSON · 05-22-2024, 08:20 AM

I'm thinking in your part of the country, this truck must be quite free of rust. We like pictures! And I'm glad you found more parts and closer too.

05-11-2024, 01:48 PM	#1
dorvedahl47pu Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Hooper, Utah Posts: 92	1947 1.5-Ton Front Leaf Spring Hello, I recently bought a 47 1.5 ton grain truck which is in need of a new front spring. Does anyone have any ideas where I might find one of those? Everything I see is for the 1/2 tons or cars. Thanks. Dale

05-11-2024, 02:02 PM	#2
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 551	Re: 1947 1.5-Ton Front Leaf Spring Many people buy a 1-1/2 ton truck and take the cab off for a project or for their pickup. The result is there are a lot of 1-1/2 ton truck frames languishing in back lots. If you look around, you might find someone willing to part out the front spring, or you might have to buy the whole frame to get the front spring. I've purchased two complete chassis (no sheet metal or body) and have been rewarded with all sorts of parts that I can't find elsewhere. __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America

05-11-2024, 06:03 PM	#3
dorvedahl47pu Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Hooper, Utah Posts: 92	Re: 1947 1.5-Ton Front Leaf Spring Thank you Sir...that's a good idea.

05-11-2024, 07:59 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,998	Re: 1947 1.5-Ton Front Leaf Spring Eaton spring in Detroit.

05-11-2024, 09:45 PM	#5
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,066	Re: 1947 1.5-Ton Front Leaf Spring I have the front half of a '47 1 1/2 ton frame, but I don't think the springs are there. My cardiologist makes me take some laps around my property after dinner so I will take a look tonight. If not I know a guy in Utah who might. Josh Madsen. Maybe someone here has his contact info. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

05-11-2024, 11:32 PM	#6
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,066	Re: 1947 1.5-Ton Front Leaf Spring Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The springs are there. I can text a friend of Josh tomorrow to get his info. Shipping not such an issue in Utah. But mine are in good shape and available. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

05-12-2024, 05:36 AM	#7
truckdog62563 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester, Il Posts: 602	Re: 1947 1.5-Ton Front Leaf Spring I texted Josh. Maybe he’ll drop by to comment. Stu __________________ Stu McMillan Marmon-Herringtons

05-12-2024, 09:59 AM	#8
dorvedahl47pu Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Hooper, Utah Posts: 92	Re: 1947 1.5-Ton Front Leaf Spring Thanks GB. That is good news! Would be easier to find some in Utah but good to know you have them if it comes to that.

05-12-2024, 10:00 AM	#10
dorvedahl47pu Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Hooper, Utah Posts: 92	Re: 1947 1.5-Ton Front Leaf Spring Thanks.

05-21-2024, 10:02 PM	#11
dorvedahl47pu Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Hooper, Utah Posts: 92	Re: 1947 1.5-Ton Front Leaf Spring I found a set of springs and front axle with hubs in CO.

05-22-2024, 06:29 AM	#12
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 551	Re: 1947 1.5-Ton Front Leaf Spring Glad you found some parts to keep your project going! __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America

05-22-2024, 08:20 AM	#13
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,066	Re: 1947 1.5-Ton Front Leaf Spring I'm thinking in your part of the country, this truck must be quite free of rust. We like pictures! And I'm glad you found more parts and closer too. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)