The Ford Barn

freddie · 02-05-2018, 04:33 AM

Good day to all barners, I thought it will be good to share a few photos of the re-built that i am busy with. The truck originally was part of the South African Defense force. Then it was bought on an auction and used in Kruger National Park as delivery truck still with the military color.

I was again put on auction and this time it was used on a very large farm. I bought it from the farmer who painted it silver.

This is a total frame off restoration. It is a pity that some of the NORS manufacturers do not cater for some of the parts that is not shared with the 1/2 ton pickups. Enjoy!

FortyNiner · 02-05-2018, 07:12 AM

Your pics don't seem to appear.

1952henry · 02-05-2018, 09:15 AM

Cant wait to see pics.

GB SISSON · 02-05-2018, 09:41 AM

Hey guys, South Africa is a long ways away. Give those photos a little more time to get here.

I am also very anxious to see them!

freddie · 02-06-2018, 02:26 AM

Good day, sorry for sending the mail without checking that the photos are attached. ("Our internet system still runs on kerosene, the more attachments you add the thicker the smoke").

freddie · 02-06-2018, 02:32 AM

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corvette8n · 02-06-2018, 07:55 AM

That's a great looking truck, enjoy owning it.

1952henry · 02-06-2018, 09:10 AM

Looking good.

flatford8 · 02-06-2018, 09:27 AM

That looks good enough to drive to church!.....Mark

Seth Swoboda · 02-06-2018, 09:40 AM

Nice Job. Looking good. I see some other interesting cars and parts in that shop as well. Thanks for posting.

GB SISSON · 02-06-2018, 09:58 AM

Very nice job! Any mods or bone stock? Some of the guys here know I'm partial to the pickups, and the tonner model in particular. Keep up the posts and pictures as you close in on it. Also, check out the build here on the barn by a fellow named 'revenski'.

outlaw · 02-06-2018, 10:16 AM

Nice looking truck. I love the color combo!

freddie · 02-07-2018, 05:55 AM

Thanks for the positive feedback. This past weekend I overhauled the 4 speed spur gear transmission. It was dismantled about 6 weeks earlier so I could assess the condition of all the internals and order the new parts. There is minor pitting on the gear torque transfer areas and I removed some sand from the box. It seems as water also present because the bottom of the box had rust in it.
The box was functioning before I started and I thought that it will be best to make sure all is OK. With all the parts available I re-packed this simple box and I am glad that I opened it. It is now fully assembled and ready for installation. It will, however, be placed on the shelf until the differential and engine is also done.
Please see pictures of the box preparation attached. I am looking for the grille trim pieces for this truck. Should you perhaps stumble upon it, or know someone that might be able to assist I will appreciate your assistance.
You can e-mail me at: [email protected]

02-05-2018, 04:33 AM	#1
freddie Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: South Africa Posts: 63	1940 1 Ton Express Truck Rebuild photos Good day to all barners, I thought it will be good to share a few photos of the re-built that i am busy with. The truck originally was part of the South African Defense force. Then it was bought on an auction and used in Kruger National Park as delivery truck still with the military color. I was again put on auction and this time it was used on a very large farm. I bought it from the farmer who painted it silver. This is a total frame off restoration. It is a pity that some of the NORS manufacturers do not cater for some of the parts that is not shared with the 1/2 ton pickups. Enjoy!

02-05-2018, 07:12 AM	#2
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,136	Re: 1940 1 Ton Express Truck Rebuild photos Your pics don't seem to appear. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

02-05-2018, 09:15 AM	#3
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,615	Re: 1940 1 Ton Express Truck Rebuild photos Cant wait to see pics. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

02-05-2018, 09:41 AM	#4
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,914	Re: 1940 1 Ton Express Truck Rebuild photos Hey guys, South Africa is a long ways away. Give those photos a little more time to get here. I am also very anxious to see them! __________________ 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, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

02-06-2018, 07:55 AM	#7
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,943	Re: 1940 1 Ton Express Truck Rebuild photos That's a great looking truck, enjoy owning it.

02-06-2018, 09:10 AM	#8
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,615	Re: 1940 1 Ton Express Truck Rebuild photos Looking good. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

02-06-2018, 09:27 AM	#9
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,623	Re: 1940 1 Ton Express Truck Rebuild photos That looks good enough to drive to church!.....Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

02-06-2018, 09:40 AM	#10
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,785	Re: 1940 1 Ton Express Truck Rebuild photos Nice Job. Looking good. I see some other interesting cars and parts in that shop as well. Thanks for posting.

02-06-2018, 09:58 AM	#11
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,914	Re: 1940 1 Ton Express Truck Rebuild photos Very nice job! Any mods or bone stock? Some of the guys here know I'm partial to the pickups, and the tonner model in particular. Keep up the posts and pictures as you close in on it. Also, check out the build here on the barn by a fellow named 'revenski'. __________________ 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, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

02-06-2018, 10:16 AM	#12
outlaw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eagle River,Alaska Posts: 352	Re: 1940 1 Ton Express Truck Rebuild photos Nice looking truck. I love the color combo!