my 39 is home at last

[Mike in Mass]

well after 30 some odd years of having a pile of parts ,,my truck is done.,,,well. almost . I have had it at a friends place. I was having him do my gauges and lites .One thing lead to another and Walah ! Im so pumped !!!!! first time ever having the grill in,, lights on ,,,hood , everything working ! ,starts rite up ,,,and purrrrs like a kitten ! I owe allot of you out there.my fordbarn friends a big thankyou for your help .

[V8COOPMAN]

Well ain't that sweet, Mike. And somehow, that goofy white tire just belongs there. Really nice truck! DD

[OLD AS I]

That is a NICE looking truck, congrats

[Mike in Mass]

yea. the tires are mixed up rite now. I have a set of Ford script tires for it. im thinking whitewalls in . body work an paont will be on hold till my 12 year old graduates high school ..its mechanically sound , ,and now I just want to drive it ! Damn salt an snow ! I will be stickinh it in my buddies airplane hanger untill spring AAAAAAAARG !

[Bulligen]

Very nice, you will have a ball with it!

[adileo]

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Saaaaweet! Congrats!

[38bill]

Wow, that grill and SS trim look like new. Did it come to you like that?

[funrunr]

What a great looking truck, my wife talked me out of a 39 truck 5 years ago, she has not had a good birthday gift since. I like the "working" look, no shiny paint needed there.

[mhsprecher]

Nice. I have always liked the 38-39s, but I like most Fords.

[corvette8n]

Great ride, Spring is just around the corner, enjoy.

[Bored&Stroked]

Great looking truck - what are the specs on the engine?

[TonyM]

Congratulations. Great work. Looks good.


Enjoy!!!!

[Ken Crans]

Nice ass truck! Yes, spring is getting closer!!

[sunshine]

That looks like a twin to my 39 .I just did all the mechanics to it ,and enjoying driving it I spray it with Gibbs oil a couple times a year wipe it down and drive it .It looks like the same kids who painted mine red inside got to yours also I had to redo the interior.Great looking as is Sunshine

[sunshine]

P.S how do you rate two windshield wipers Sunshine

[Mike in Mass]

the motor is just a little putt putt motor.29A heads 239 merc .I had no idea. 31thousand original miles. it started life as a 2 ton tanker fire engine ,hence the red paint/dual wipers .I kept the cab doors and motor.I picked up a rolling frame and started on the hunt for everything else
I have allot of super nice folks on here to thank . Parts and knowledge from all over.

[KGS]

Were the headlight units with the parking lights from the fire truck? I don't think I've seen that arrangement on a 1/2 half ton.

[flatford8]

I have a '37 I've been collecting parts for. Can't wait to get started on it. Yours looks great!....Thanks for the inspiration to get started on it.......Mark

[Mike in Mass]

Thanks guys .I just drove it up to the coffee shop with my youngest daughter Mia . Im registerd and insured ,,no sticka , ooooops.
I got the headlite stands in hope of incorporating them into directionals My man who did the work kept them as running lites and im happy he did

[Tinker]

I agree, the grill and grill trim look like showroom new! Headlight stands are a neat touch.

Great truck!

[Brendan]

i would clean up the interior and drive it till the wheals go square! its a lot of money for body and paint. if i spent that i would not want to drive it. nice truck!

[JM 35 Sedan]

Looking good Mike. I can't really remember, but hope I helped you in some small way to get this back on the road.

[tomkowal]

great looking truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cecil/WV]

Nice!!

[Seth Swoboda]

Mike, have fun with that truck. I wouldn't worry much about paint and body. You'll drive it more the way it is. I have a great time driving my '39 pickup around town on the weekends. Enjoy.

[39portlander]

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Very nice Mike, will you bring that up to Fitchburg this spring?

[J Witt]

Man, nothing beats that first turn of the wheels. Congratulations!

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by 39portlander

Very nice Mike, will you bring that up to Fitchburg this spring?

That was also a question I had. Saw Mike there last year. Great swap meet!! Hoping I can get there again this year.

We need an update from Frank Miller on this years event

[Mike in Mass]

Hello again ,My wife said she hasnt seen me this happy since the day we got married ! RIGHT ! The grill is the only thing I had professionally done .Nos grill from my dads barn (in photo ) sent the center trim to a gentleman in North Carolina, came back mint The surround trim came Nos out of Canada about 10 years ago . Both guys Fordbarn connections. Im really not liking that gauddy plate in front. too big

[HDowse]

Great looking truck! And not a bad license plate number.....

[TomT/Williamsburg]

Good looking truck - miles of smiles brother!

[Seth Swoboda]

I'm really liking that barn as well.

[Byron Warwick]

Great looking truck, Mike. It'll be lots of fun drives in the spring, Byron.

[Sid the Maineiac]

Wow, looks great ,Mike !That beautiful grille helps make the truck an outstanding example ! Will be in touch soon.

[totto]

Mike: Trucks are GREAT and glad you have one and you can drive IT!!! Wait til the weather is real nice and you will love it even more!

Henry

[GB SISSON]

Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

I'm really liking that barn as well.

Being a long time '38-'39 truck lover and having deep roots in SE Massachusetts, I also noticed the barn. The combination of the two makes an indelible impression for sure! Just don't succumb to the temptation to drive it in that wretched salt slush!