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TR Bob · 12-10-2013, 09:51 PM

I recently got a 31 PU that has a solid top in the cab and a metal floor in the box. No Ford embossed in the tailgate. Is it "put together" or a Budd?
If it is a Budd, is it rare or valuable?
Thanks
Bob (I'm new)

Charlie Stephens · 12-10-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TR Bob

I recently got a 31 PU that has a solid top in the cab and a metal floor in the box. No Ford embossed in the tailgate. Is it "put together" or a Budd?
If it is a Budd, is it rare or valuable?
Thanks
Bob (I'm new)

It is probably a "Budd" but how about a photo? It could be anything from your description. Others may have a different opinion but to me (and what I have observed) there is no premium on value. I actually like the earlier ones better. If I was going to use the truck in a business it would be desirable with the larger bed.

Charlie Stephens

CarlG · 12-10-2013, 10:36 PM

The pickup in my avitar is a Late '31 Budd Cab, but it has the short/narrow bed.

TR Bob · 12-10-2013, 10:43 PM

Thanks guys for the quick reply. I'll get some photos on soon. Need warmer weather---- -40F here 2 days ago. Not the best for working on the A I have waited a lifetime for.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-11-2013, 12:55 AM

Pat's favorite nickname for me was "BUUUUUD"! BUT, that DIDN'T seem to make me more "VALUABLE"! Bud W.

fourspeedwagon · 12-11-2013, 01:13 AM

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Dreaming of 40 degrees.. I thought -7 was cold the other day and had to come in from the shop. It's all relative.
I like those pickups - can't wait till its 72 degrees and we get to see the pics!

SLPreston53 · 12-11-2013, 01:54 AM

It sounds like a later '31 widebed. They had metal bed floors and no "Ford" embossed on the tail gate. AND at the very end they came with a steel top.

WTSHNN · 12-11-2013, 02:35 AM

The Budd cab debuted in August of '31 with production starting in September.

The visor is integral to the top and the rain gutters are spot welded to the roof. There are also two stamped steel bows that support the top.

Note that the picture above has the "narrow bed" on it...

-Tim

TinCup · 12-11-2013, 01:12 PM

Now I know what I want for Christmas!

CarlG · 12-11-2013, 02:00 PM

Henry's attitude toward using up existing parts provided some interesting combinations.

The late '31 pickups could be:

Soft top or Steel top
Flat firewall or Indented firewall
Narrow bed or Wide bed

In any combination of the above.

Mine happens to be: Steel top, Indented firewall, Narrow bed. But I've seen quite a few other combinations.

foxfire42 · 12-11-2013, 05:54 PM

Mine's a Sept '31 engine date, wide bed Steel top but with a factory installed restamped firewall.

ABento · 12-12-2013, 12:51 AM

I haven't dated mine yet,I've only had it for 40 years, but its got the indented fire wall,hard round cab, and the wide bed,I'm hoping to get to it in the near future and get some work done on it.

12-10-2013, 09:51 PM	#1
TR Bob Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9	31 pickup a Budd? I recently got a 31 PU that has a solid top in the cab and a metal floor in the box. No Ford embossed in the tailgate. Is it "put together" or a Budd? If it is a Budd, is it rare or valuable? Thanks Bob (I'm new)

12-10-2013, 10:36 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: 31 pickup a Budd? The pickup in my avitar is a Late '31 Budd Cab, but it has the short/narrow bed. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

12-10-2013, 10:43 PM	#4
TR Bob Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9	Re: 31 pickup a Budd? Thanks guys for the quick reply. I'll get some photos on soon. Need warmer weather---- -40F here 2 days ago. Not the best for working on the A I have waited a lifetime for.

12-11-2013, 12:55 AM	#5
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: 31 pickup a Budd? Pat's favorite nickname for me was "BUUUUUD"! BUT, that DIDN'T seem to make me more "VALUABLE"! Bud W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

12-11-2013, 01:13 AM	#6
fourspeedwagon Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: High Desert of Washington Posts: 40	Re: 31 pickup a Budd? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Dreaming of 40 degrees.. I thought -7 was cold the other day and had to come in from the shop. It's all relative. I like those pickups - can't wait till its 72 degrees and we get to see the pics! __________________ "Son, never hit another man in anger... Unless you're certain you can get away with it"

12-11-2013, 01:54 AM	#7
SLPreston53 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA. Posts: 219	Re: 31 pickup a Budd? It sounds like a later '31 widebed. They had metal bed floors and no "Ford" embossed on the tail gate. AND at the very end they came with a steel top.

12-11-2013, 02:35 AM	#8
WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,413	Re: 31 pickup a Budd? The Budd cab debuted in August of '31 with production starting in September. The visor is integral to the top and the rain gutters are spot welded to the roof. There are also two stamped steel bows that support the top. Note that the picture above has the "narrow bed" on it... -Tim

12-11-2013, 01:12 PM	#9
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: 31 pickup a Budd? Now I know what I want for Christmas! __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

12-11-2013, 02:00 PM	#10
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: 31 pickup a Budd? Henry's attitude toward using up existing parts provided some interesting combinations. The late '31 pickups could be: Soft top or Steel top Flat firewall or Indented firewall Narrow bed or Wide bed In any combination of the above. Mine happens to be: Steel top, Indented firewall, Narrow bed. But I've seen quite a few other combinations. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

12-11-2013, 05:54 PM	#11
foxfire42 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ and WA Posts: 764	Re: 31 pickup a Budd? Mine's a Sept '31 engine date, wide bed Steel top but with a factory installed restamped firewall.

12-12-2013, 12:51 AM	#12
ABento Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Luis Obispo Posts: 237	Re: 31 pickup a Budd? I haven't dated mine yet,I've only had it for 40 years, but its got the indented fire wall,hard round cab, and the wide bed,I'm hoping to get to it in the near future and get some work done on it.