They are still out there: my new 1934 ford pickup

[hardtimes]

Hey Chris,
Yup..they are indeed still out there! I know an old dude (older than me..lol), who has that same truck , minus the engine. It is original down to the original paint. NO rust whatsoever! It's in his barn mostly covered and surrounded by world war 11 jeeps. He's too old to wrench for years now...but not too old to know not to sell it,eh!!
Congrats on your ...er,ah..your dads new truck!!

[Chris]

Well, here is a small update. My Dad is the new caretaker of the ol girl. He has been cleaning on it, fixing things, and collecting parts. The gas tank was garbage, so he has a new one. He picked up a set of nice tan (Tacoma cream?) 17" wire wheels at a swap meet, and ordered a set of 7.00x17 and 6.00x17 Firestones for it. He does want to lower it 2 inches all around when he puts hydraulic brakes on it with a kit from the Early Ford Garage. He also picked up a nice original bumper and brakets, he is going to have the bumper plated.

So here it is as of yesterday. It starts, charges and runs well. The brake swork, but need attention. Needs to install the tank, look at the brakes and grease everything, do some wiring and will be on the road.



















Lucy the Hound and Stanley the pup approve

[Bruce in southern OH]

Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Bruce in southern OH

Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Thanks Bruce! Your new Cabriolet is sure a bitchin find!!!

[Sid the Maineiac]

Hey, Lucky dogs!! They get to ride in that handsome truck! What a find ! Great that you and your Dad have very similar trucks to tool around in!!

[Chris]

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Well, it is officially a driver! Everything works, it runs and drives well aside form a front end shimmy that needs corrected. My Dad got his replated front bumper mounted, it looks great! Still gotta put a windshield in it, some seals and such...but she's back after being in a slumber since 1969!!

[pokey]

That's a beaut! I am just starting on a '34 pickup that was my grandfathers. He put it together from two wrecked parts trucks, so it has a few creases, crumples and welds and some questionable stuff. I'd love to ask you some questions, for example, my truck has nickel plated headlamps with flat glass and nothing on top, while yours are painted with rounded glass and something on top of the light. Do you think those are original?

[Chris]

Originally Posted by pokey

That's a beaut! I am just starting on a '34 pickup that was my grandfathers. He put it together from two wrecked parts trucks, so it has a few creases, crumples and welds and some questionable stuff. I'd love to ask you some questions, for example, my truck has nickel plated headlamps with flat glass and nothing on top, while yours are painted with rounded glass and something on top of the light. Do you think those are original?

The lights on this pickup are old aftermarket units, yours sound more original but they should have a slight curved lens...1928-1929 had flat glass, everything up from there was curved. Do your lenses have FORD on the bottoms?

[pokey]

Yes, they have a script Ford, and the words Two Lite Headlamp. I am intriguid by how my Grandfather mixed and matched when he put this truck together. Who knows what other mysterys I'll find. For example, I noticed there are some brackets on the front of the cab with holes for bolts that look like they should bolt down to the frame, but the holes in the frame are at least 1" off, to the outside. I wonder if this is the correct frame for the truck?

[Ken N]

Great story Chris and cant wait to see it in person.

[Mart]

Love it.

Mart.

[Chris]

My Dad has really enjoyed his 34 pickup. The engine turned sour so he rebuilt a 34 engine for it (truck had a 32 engine in it!) and also had the seat recovered. It sure is a nice driving old Ford

[Lawson Cox]

Super find. Looks like a good, solid old truck. Enjoy.

[nobey]

Thats sure a nice little truck Chris, and a great find. Was wondering if you have
any photos of how the remote throttle linkage attaches to the fire wall behind the
dash. I can't figure out where the bell crank mounts. Thanks Rich.

[FlatheadTed]

Sounds like Model A HLs .You can get the frame measurements some one has them here .

Originally Posted by pokey

Yes, they have a script Ford, and the words Two Lite Headlamp. I am intriguid by how my Grandfather mixed and matched when he put this truck together. Who knows what other mysterys I'll find. For example, I noticed there are some brackets on the front of the cab with holes for bolts that look like they should bolt down to the frame, but the holes in the frame are at least 1" off, to the outside. I wonder if this is the correct frame for the truck?

[totto]

GREAT find and love the 1934's...... have had one since 1969,

Henry

[BlueSunoco]

REAL nice thanks for posting pictures!

My old '36 had those rear fender braces too!

[marcos17]

beautiful pick-up, good luck driving.

[al's28/33]

Good job bringing it back to life now keep it on the road!!!

[ccnelson]

Nice Truck.