The Ford Barn

jerryt · 07-27-2021, 05:49 PM

Hi I am a new member. I have just been offered a 1932 Ford pick up. The truck has not run for about 15 years. Its in has a lot of surface rust but is a solid truck. My question is should I take on this project? The engine is a Datsun 4 cylinder backed up by a manual transmission. I don't know anything else about it. I have a few other hot rods and Im thinking about it. My wife goes back and forth. Her concern is can I bring it back to life and at what cost. Any suggestions or ideas. I have to look at truck on Friday.

Karl Wolf · 07-27-2021, 05:55 PM

I would acquire it, no hesitation.
Cost is relative to one's own effort, vs. hiring out the work.
I would dump the Datsun engine.
Hopefully, the truck hasn't been hacked so badly.
Put in a flathead, 3 speed.

You might let others know where you are, people on this site can be very helpful.
If you're near SF, Ca. get back to me.

Karl

rockfla · 07-27-2021, 06:00 PM

That is an unanswerable question, what is YOUR goal for the truck?? You have asked a question on a site “PRIMARILY” for “stock” vehicles SO most here can answer your question based on original “As Henry Ford” built it!!! IF it is a hot rod you seek Then maybe the H.A.M.B would be a more suited site!! There are so many unanswered questions like
How much is the asking price
What are you hoping to achieve with the truck??

Pictures would also help IF your goal is to make it original again!!!!

Good luck with your endeavor!!

jerryt · 07-27-2021, 06:17 PM

How do I attach photo to this site. The jpeg picture keeps failing . The truck is free they don't want it. Actually I was going to get it running if I can. I kind of like the survivor look.
Thanks
Jerry

V8COOPMAN · 07-27-2021, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerryt

How do I attach photo to this site. The jpeg picture keeps failing . The truck is free they don't want it. Actually I was going to get it running if I can. I kind of like the survivor look.
Thanks
Jerry

Jerry ....Welcome to FordBarn! If you can e-mail that picture(s) to me, I will attempt to post them here for you. DD

My e-mail:

[email protected]

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alanwoodieman · 07-27-2021, 06:44 PM

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take a trailer, call a roll back DO NOT LEAVE without loading that 32 truck, even if it is a hacked pile of rust the price is right!! give a general location on you public profile

JSeery · 07-27-2021, 06:45 PM

Can't beat free, LOL.

tomcarman · 07-27-2021, 06:49 PM

Free?!! I would speed over and get it. Even if it's hacked up it could be brought back to some form of life. Better to save it while it's available.

jerryt · 07-27-2021, 07:26 PM

VeryTangled · 07-27-2021, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerryt

How do I attach photo to this site. The jpeg picture keeps failing . Thanks Jerry

Have a look at this video I made this morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdP9Bvbojoo

jerryt · 07-27-2021, 11:21 PM

I will let you know after I see the truck on Friday
Thanks

mercman from oz · 07-27-2021, 11:47 PM

Ford pick up offered to Jerry. It actually doesn't look like a 1932 Ford? The Cowl looks like a Model T Ford?

jerryt · 07-28-2021, 12:02 AM

Scary part bis I have wanted to build a 1932 ford for a while. Its the same just a little different
Thanks
Jerry

jerryt · 07-28-2021, 12:03 AM

plus if I don't take it they might crush it.
Thanks
Jerry

Randy in ca · 07-28-2021, 12:16 AM

I see:

1932 Ford Grille shell
1926-27 Ford Model T Roadster body
1928-29 Ford Model A front fenders
Guide sealed beam headlights
Dropped (?) front axle with tube shocks

V8COOPMAN · 07-28-2021, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy in ca

I see:

1932 Ford Grille shell
1926-27 Ford Model T Roadster body
1928-29 Ford Model A front fenders
Guide sealed beam headlights
Dropped (?) front axle with tube shocks

Randy has a good eye....I concur 100%! DD

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JM 35 Sedan · 07-28-2021, 12:43 AM

It does look like a mix of different year parts, but I'd be on that in a heart beat, if just for the value of the parts and pieces, but then that's just me.

Alaska Jim · 07-28-2021, 12:46 AM

Even if it is a mismatched pile of parts, if it is free get it. do not let it slip through your fingers

Ggmac · 07-28-2021, 04:51 AM

Get it or pass on the freebie to someone else ,PLEASE !

flatford8 · 07-28-2021, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ggmac

Get it or pass on the freebie to someone else ,PLEASE !

Ya don’t let it get crushed!!..........Mark

Shoovel · 07-28-2021, 06:47 AM

Hey Jeff,
Thanks for the tutorial video.

TJ · 07-28-2021, 09:15 AM

Looks like a real nice '32 grille shell. Grab the entire car and don't look back. Could be a real fun project.

34pickup · 07-28-2021, 09:39 AM

I don't see a question here. Its a given that you should go get it.

jerryt · 07-28-2021, 02:15 PM

My wife is afraid I'm going to spend more time in the garage.

cas3 · 07-28-2021, 02:20 PM

Well, I guess I'll have to take it then. just send me an address

Ggmac · 07-28-2021, 04:17 PM

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Where do you live , it looks like NJ plates ? Sell it , make money , do anything but DO NOT LET IT GO TO THE CRUSHER , please .

deuce_roadster · 07-28-2021, 04:28 PM

If there is no title with it, you may have issues getting it registered.

Will D · 07-28-2021, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerryt

My wife is afraid I'm going to spend more time in the garage.

Just tell her no more need to set time aside and waste money for dinner dates, she can just join you in the shop for some quality bonding time

and you'll have a cool ride to enjoy together once road worthy.

alanwoodieman · 07-28-2021, 09:10 PM

I can fix the time in the garage, pick it up and pm me I will come take it off your hands

jerryt · 07-31-2021, 03:10 PM

Ok I saw at the pick up truck. Its a 1926 form the cowl to the tailgate. The owner put 1929 front fenders running boards and rear fenders. It has a L16 Datsun 4 cylinder motor mated to a 4 speed. From what they remember its switched to 12 volt. The pick up needs tires, drain gas tank and brake check. And check this out the floors are perfect and it only has surface rust. Priceless.
Thank
Jerry

HotRodz · 07-31-2021, 04:03 PM

Dang wish i got a free truck offered to me, good luck!

jerryt · 07-31-2021, 04:34 PM

Better to be lucky then good

TJ · 07-31-2021, 06:01 PM

Tell you wife that she will always know where you are, in the garage and not down at the local pub with some "fender lizard" sittin' on your lap..

Graeme / New Zealand · 07-31-2021, 09:08 PM

Get down on it quick! Never let a chance go by!

GB

07-27-2021, 05:49 PM	#1
jerryt Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 77	Should I? Hi I am a new member. I have just been offered a 1932 Ford pick up. The truck has not run for about 15 years. Its in has a lot of surface rust but is a solid truck. My question is should I take on this project? The engine is a Datsun 4 cylinder backed up by a manual transmission. I don't know anything else about it. I have a few other hot rods and Im thinking about it. My wife goes back and forth. Her concern is can I bring it back to life and at what cost. Any suggestions or ideas. I have to look at truck on Friday. Last edited by jerryt; 07-27-2021 at 06:14 PM. Reason: add pictures

07-27-2021, 05:55 PM	#2
Karl Wolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,Ca. Posts: 1,509	Re: Should I? I would acquire it, no hesitation. Cost is relative to one's own effort, vs. hiring out the work. I would dump the Datsun engine. Hopefully, the truck hasn't been hacked so badly. Put in a flathead, 3 speed. You might let others know where you are, people on this site can be very helpful. If you're near SF, Ca. get back to me. Karl

07-27-2021, 06:00 PM	#3
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,944	Re: Should I? That is an unanswerable question, what is YOUR goal for the truck?? You have asked a question on a site “PRIMARILY” for “stock” vehicles SO most here can answer your question based on original “As Henry Ford” built it!!! IF it is a hot rod you seek Then maybe the H.A.M.B would be a more suited site!! There are so many unanswered questions like How much is the asking price What are you hoping to achieve with the truck?? Pictures would also help IF your goal is to make it original again!!!! Good luck with your endeavor!!

07-27-2021, 06:17 PM	#4
jerryt Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 77	Re: Should I? How do I attach photo to this site. The jpeg picture keeps failing . The truck is free they don't want it. Actually I was going to get it running if I can. I kind of like the survivor look. Thanks Jerry

07-27-2021, 06:44 PM	#6
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: Should I? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) take a trailer, call a roll back DO NOT LEAVE without loading that 32 truck, even if it is a hacked pile of rust the price is right!! give a general location on you public profile

07-27-2021, 06:45 PM	#7
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Should I? Can't beat free, LOL.

07-27-2021, 06:49 PM	#8
tomcarman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Rochester Wa Posts: 574	Re: Should I? Free?!! I would speed over and get it. Even if it's hacked up it could be brought back to some form of life. Better to save it while it's available.

07-27-2021, 07:26 PM	#9
jerryt Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 77	Re: Should I?

07-27-2021, 11:47 PM	#12
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,333	Re: Should I? Ford pick up offered to Jerry. It actually doesn't look like a 1932 Ford? The Cowl looks like a Model T Ford? Last edited by mercman from oz; 07-28-2021 at 03:22 AM. Reason: Description change

07-28-2021, 12:02 AM	#13
jerryt Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 77	Re: Should I? Scary part bis I have wanted to build a 1932 ford for a while. Its the same just a little different Thanks Jerry

07-28-2021, 12:03 AM	#14
jerryt Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 77	Re: Should I? plus if I don't take it they might crush it. Thanks Jerry

07-28-2021, 12:16 AM	#15
Randy in ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,640	Re: Should I? I see: 1932 Ford Grille shell 1926-27 Ford Model T Roadster body 1928-29 Ford Model A front fenders Guide sealed beam headlights Dropped (?) front axle with tube shocks

07-28-2021, 12:43 AM	#17
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Should I? It does look like a mix of different year parts, but I'd be on that in a heart beat, if just for the value of the parts and pieces, but then that's just me. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

07-28-2021, 12:46 AM	#18
Alaska Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 1,575	Re: Should I? Even if it is a mismatched pile of parts, if it is free get it. do not let it slip through your fingers

07-28-2021, 04:51 AM	#19
Ggmac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lake worth Florida Posts: 1,087	Re: Should I? Get it or pass on the freebie to someone else ,PLEASE !

07-28-2021, 06:47 AM	#21
Shoovel Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Milton Ontario Canada Posts: 83	Re: Should I? Hey Jeff, Thanks for the tutorial video.

07-28-2021, 09:15 AM	#22
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,023	Re: Should I? Looks like a real nice '32 grille shell. Grab the entire car and don't look back. Could be a real fun project.

07-28-2021, 09:39 AM	#23
34pickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville Al Posts: 1,526	Re: Should I? I don't see a question here. Its a given that you should go get it. __________________ Matt 24:36-41

07-28-2021, 02:15 PM	#24
jerryt Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 77	Re: Should I? My wife is afraid I'm going to spend more time in the garage.

07-28-2021, 02:20 PM	#25
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,566	Re: Should I? Well, I guess I'll have to take it then. just send me an address

07-28-2021, 04:17 PM	#26
Ggmac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lake worth Florida Posts: 1,087	Re: Should I? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Where do you live , it looks like NJ plates ? Sell it , make money , do anything but DO NOT LET IT GO TO THE CRUSHER , please .

07-28-2021, 04:28 PM	#27
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Should I? If there is no title with it, you may have issues getting it registered.

07-28-2021, 09:10 PM	#29
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: Should I? I can fix the time in the garage, pick it up and pm me I will come take it off your hands

07-31-2021, 03:10 PM	#30
jerryt Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 77	Re: Should I? Ok I saw at the pick up truck. Its a 1926 form the cowl to the tailgate. The owner put 1929 front fenders running boards and rear fenders. It has a L16 Datsun 4 cylinder motor mated to a 4 speed. From what they remember its switched to 12 volt. The pick up needs tires, drain gas tank and brake check. And check this out the floors are perfect and it only has surface rust. Priceless. Thank Jerry

07-31-2021, 04:03 PM	#31
HotRodz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 11	Re: Should I? Dang wish i got a free truck offered to me, good luck!

07-31-2021, 04:34 PM	#32
jerryt Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 77	Re: Should I? Better to be lucky then good

07-31-2021, 06:01 PM	#33
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,023	Re: Should I? Tell you wife that she will always know where you are, in the garage and not down at the local pub with some "fender lizard" sittin' on your lap..

07-31-2021, 09:08 PM	#34
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Should I? Get down on it quick! Never let a chance go by! GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

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