34 PU New project from an estate- all apart

[Newc]

Even found a photo of the original 'Hot Rod'. WHY would this previous owner take it apart? New engine is full of water?. Today with good weather painted chassis with gloss black urethene [single stage fast dry]. Look at the hydraulic master set up! Winter project now. When I saw the grill, I had to buy it. Newc

[Newc]

34 grill. wouldn't load? Newc

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Newc

Even found a photo of the original 'Hot Rod'. WHY would this previous owner take it apart? New engine is full of water?. Today with good weather painted chassis with gloss black urethene [single stage fast dry]. Look at the hydraulic master set up! Winter project now. When I saw the grill, I had to buy it. Newc

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Newc

34 grill. wouldn't load? Newc

[V8COOPMAN]

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Man, that left, rear brake line sure is ugly!

Coop

[Newc]

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All brake lines and master cyl location to be changed. I agree- lots of work here. Newc

[Newc]

Found photo of the Original 'Hot Rod' . Lots of chrome and 'STACKS' exhaust! Washington State, anyone remember this truck? Have the 'Stacks', should use again? Very Period! Why would a fellow take this apart, and scatter the parts? I'd just drive it, now it's a project. Can't quite read the plate. Newc

[Bored&Stroked]

Dump the stacks . . . they always look cheesy to me. I liked them when I was about 13 . . . now, not so much.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

Dump the stacks . . . they always look cheesy to me. I liked them when I was about 13 . . . now, not so much.

Agree....that would be a sano rig sans stacks!


Coop

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[Karl Wescott]

Try contacting Al Drake in Portland. Also try posting on the HAMB.



The stacks might be cheesy... but will set the truck apart from the "velveeta" trucks you would otherwise see!

[NealinCA]

I must still be about 13, because I like the chrome stacks. I think they fit the character with the chrome grill shell and later front bumper. It has a great 50's shop truck vibe.

[deuce5wndw]

If we are voting I vote for just like the photo! Stacks are like bellbottoms out of style but I still like them!

[tunnow]

I like the stacks and Im going to put them on my 41 Tonner when I get to that part.

[al's28/33]

plates look like "HP 9930" to me, good luck with it.

[TJ]

Not big on the stacks, but sure as heck like the look of bed pipes.

[Newc]

al's got the plate number right, but is it WA State or A Canadian B.C.?? Newc

[sidevalve8ba]

Originally Posted by TJ

Not big on the stacks, but sure as heck like the look of bed pipes.

Sometimes called "belly burners"?

[pistonbroke]

Pretty sure I saw that truck at the Nationals in Yakama in the eighties (84/85) . but it had wires on it. I loved the stacks because it was done so cleanly. At the time I had a 36 Dodge pickup so the owner and I talked a bit .

[flatford8]

I like the way it is in the picture also. Is the grille tilted back?…I'm not big on stacks but a healthy Flathead would sound real nice, coming out of up there!……. Mark

[Newc]

Thanks again all: Vote is to keep it as photo'd. EASY-Winter project. Painter has scheduled it for Winter. It will still be flathead -6v-trans has original vin no. keep you all posted. more memories needed. Newc

[Newc]

Latest is a good 59A engine from a '37 Ford - [chev V8 now]. Ran the eng with a rebuilt dist from Charlie-he says Hi to all. Cleaned up the flywheel, and found a 10" diaphram P Plate new, also a Ford 10' nos disc. Warmed the disc to remove any moisture from time. Noticed the flywheel had wear from a 9.5" and a 10" disc. Also the '34 transmission had some clearance grinding in the bellhousing, for the 10"?? Hope it all clears when together. thoughts ?? Really want to get the chassis done this Winter, Painter has scheduled cab-et all for Dec. Newc

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Newc

Thanks again all: Vote is to keep it as photo'd. EASY-Winter project. Painter has scheduled it for Winter. It will still be flathead -6v-trans has original vin no. keep you all posted. more memories needed. Newc

[Newc]

Ok; Spent this week installing a 59ab with a '38 trans set up as an early V8. One belt and a '39 std generator [fan type]. Changing the belt will still require lifting the eng, even with the Mercury mount adapters. 10" clutch required the use of a '37 up [78] trans case. Next- new gas tank and better hydraulic lines and that setup. Body goes to painter in Dec. Newc

[sugarmaker]

Newc,
Man that is coming along nicely! Thank you for the updates and pictures! Must be nice to start fresh like that and build up a car or truck! Lot of work but you can get to the items much better as you assembly things.
Regards,
Chris

[RB]

Looks to have a well massaged (lowered)rear crossmember with the curved spring & closed drive retained as well.

[ct1932ford]

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I see a cream and maroon truck and I want to paint it BLACK! Just sayin.

[highbeams]

Originally Posted by Newc

Latest is a good 59A engine from a '37 Ford - [chev V8 now]. Ran the eng with a rebuilt dist from Charlie-he says Hi to all. Cleaned up the flywheel, and found a 10" diaphram P Plate new, also a Ford 10' nos disc. Warmed the disc to remove any moisture from time. Noticed the flywheel had wear from a 9.5" and a 10" disc. Also the '34 transmission had some clearance grinding in the bellhousing, for the 10"?? Hope it all clears when together. thoughts ?? Really want to get the chassis done this Winter, Painter has scheduled cab-et all for Dec. Newc

Regarding the chassis paint: Industrial Black, but might not be available anymore due to environmental concerns.

Five years ago, my painter did my '36 half-ton with it when I requested my frame to be painted black, saying to me that Industrial Black will soon be history. He blasted the chassis, primed the chassis, then two coats of Industrial Black. It looked brand new.

[Jeff/Illinois]

Nice truck!! I like it

[GB SISSON]

I am loving this build too! Thanks for sharing it with us, and who doesn't love an old school hot rod? Kinda fun that you are bringing it back to the photo.

[Ol' Ron]

I had a 34 PU back in the early 60's. Had juice brakes on it when I got it, but I put the 59A in. Other than that the rest was stock. Had it for several years as my daily driver. Wish I had it back
Gramps

[Newc]

Up date! Just installed modern gas tank. Cab + parts still in 'Painter's Jail' battery and radiator next. Will visit painter Tuesday! Since Dec in his shop. Newc

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Newc

Up date! Just installed modern gas tank. Cab + parts still in 'Painter's Jail' battery and radiator next. Will visit painter Tuesday! Since Dec in his shop. Newc

[highbeams]

Originally Posted by Newc

Up date! Just installed modern gas tank. Cab + parts still in 'Painter's Jail' battery and radiator next. Will visit painter Tuesday! Since Dec in his shop. Newc

Do you know anything about the trans? I've got an orig '33 coupe w/the 'swan' floor shift as well. Thank you

[highbeams]

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

I had a 34 PU back in the early 60's. Had juice brakes on it when I got it, but I put the 59A in. Other than that the rest was stock. Had it for several years as my daily driver. Wish I had it back
Gramps

Would be thee Birthday of birthdays to suddenly have that 'show up' !

[Newc]

6 Months in 'Painters Jail', but he came through today. Very red, but a red truck originally. Next will be the installment on the chassis. enjoy- Newc

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Newc

6 Months in 'Painters Jail', but he came through today. Very red, but a red truck originally. Next will be the installment on the chassis. enjoy- Newc

[Ol' Ron]

Had one of those back in the late 50s. Stock except for the 59A and juce braked, was my daily driver. Sold or traded it for something else. Bad move!!
G

[34fordy]

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

Had one of those back in the late 50s. Stock except for the 59A and juce braked, was my daily driver. Sold or traded it for something else. Bad move!!
G

When you sell something ya get money. Then ya spend the money.
Then ya have neither the "something" nor the money!
My list of "shoulda kepts" is now very long!
Lucky to have my honey for over 58 years.

[al's28/33]

Woulda
Shoulda
Coulda
... yuuuup, we all have these, a whole book full.

[Newc]

Got some help today and finally put the cab on the chassis. A real bit of progress, and set up for the Winter work. The wood mount kit needed some fine tuning, but it worked. Don't expect those repro wood mounts to be perfect. Enjoy fellows -photos

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Newc

Got some help today and finally put the cab on the chassis. A real bit of progress, and set up for the Winter work. The wood mount kit needed some fine tuning, but it worked. Don't expect those repro wood mounts to be perfect. Enjoy fellows -photos

[ShaunGoeckner]

Hot DIGGITY!
I'll have to tap yer knowledge for my project!

I don't know why, but its got a Chevy 350 in it...

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by ShaunGoeckner

Hot DIGGITY!
I'll have to tap yer knowledge for my project!

I don't know why, but its got a Chevy 350 in it...

[totto]

Looking good!!! You might have to modify your cab blocks as you stated, but that's OK. My '34 is stock but it is "your truck" and do it the way you want. It is on its way to becoming, "you can drive and have fun!!!" Keep us updated and I enjoy your excitement!!!

[tubman]

IMHO, narrower tires in the front would help a lot.

[Newc]

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Been awhile: finally got back onto the 34 PU. We had 2" of ICE, VP of RG#85 broke his leg! So here is the latest:
Mounted radiator with the Drake Hose Kit. Set the fancy grill on for looks. Engine needed 5 washers on TOP of a MERC lift mount to clear for the fan belt [removal]. I even removed the crank guide bracket and used flat 'U' bolts for front spring. Installed the 'Quiet ride' Firewall pad- Very nice product, but needed some help. Installed the original cab wood- used 15 painted bolts and SHORTENED 12 of them for looks. Bolt ends protruding into passenger space [hazard]. Firewall parts next, engine has been tested a bit ago. Shocks ready to install. Thanks to the encouragement from followers. Expect to drive it this SUMMER! Newc

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Newc

Been awhile: finally got back onto the 34 PU. We had 2" of ICE, VP of RG#85 broke his leg! So here is the latest:
Mounted radiator with the Drake Hose Kit. Set the fancy grill on for looks. Engine needed 5 washers on TOP of a MERC lift mount to clear for the fan belt [removal]. I even removed the crank guide bracket and used flat 'U' bolts for front spring. Installed the 'Quiet ride' Firewall pad- Very nice product, but needed some help. Installed the original cab wood- used 15 painted bolts and SHORTENED 12 of them for looks. Bolt ends protruding into passenger space [hazard]. Firewall parts next, engine has been tested a bit ago. Shocks ready to install. Thanks to the encouragement from followers. Expect to drive it this SUMMER! Newc

[DavidG]

No front motor mount insulators?

[Seabees]

Looking good Newc! Nice to see you're still in the shop!

[TJ]

Is that an aluminum spacer between the transmission and the drive shaft tube?

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by TJ

Is that an aluminum spacer between the transmission and the drive shaft tube?

Looks like a ground strap to me...

[TJ]

Originally Posted by petehoovie

Looks like a ground strap to me...

Pete, I took a second look and you may be correct.

[Newc]

Saving OLD chrome-rusty back side. Grills, bumpers, ect always seem to have a POOR backside on chrome parts. This '34 PU grill was chromed in the '70's, brazed bottom edge, BUT the show surface is still good.
So it got wire brushed , cleaned off, and some derust magic applied. After drying; Sprayed with a good coat of bright silver enamel. REMEMBER to tape the holes before any of this is applied!!, even brushed into the open gill bars. I hope this grill lasts another 50yrs. I remember we always opened the grill bars [crimped shut] before working on a Ford grill. Drying in front of the stove. [Winter] Photo Newc

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Newc

Saving OLD chrome-rusty back side. Grills, bumpers, ect always seem to have a POOR backside on chrome parts. This '34 PU grill was chromed in the '70's, brazed bottom edge, BUT the show surface is still good.
So it got wire brushed , cleaned off, and some derust magic applied. After drying; Sprayed with a good coat of bright silver enamel. REMEMBER to tape the holes before any of this is applied!!, even brushed into the open gill bars. I hope this grill lasts another 50yrs. I remember we always opened the grill bars [crimped shut] before working on a Ford grill. Drying in front of the stove. [Winter] Photo Newc

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by NealinCA

I must still be about 13, because I like the chrome stacks. I think they fit the character with the chrome grill shell and later front bumper. It has a great 50's shop truck vibe.

100%. Love them and would keep them if they are in the parts pile. Total 50's vibe.

[FlatheadTed]

Nice Work ,I am doing two Cabs my self ,one rusty, one with dents , Ted

[Ol' Ron]

Had one of those back in the late 50's, baught it froma guy in NH for 75 dollars and the juce brakes were on it, but didn't work very well. Not sure how I fixed that. It was my dailey driver back then My wife wouldn't allow me to drive her wagon. Wish I never sold it.
Gramps

[Ol' Ron]

Memory doesn't work very well either?????
G