The Ford Barn

Doublepumper · 01-21-2023, 01:29 PM

Interested in knowing if these were available as an option from Ford during this time period. If so, what specifically was used. Thanks

mercman from oz · 01-22-2023, 06:34 AM

I don't believe that Bumper Guards were offered in these years on Ford Half-Ton Pickups

Doublepumper · 01-22-2023, 08:10 AM

Thanks for the reply mercman, appreciate the info!

mercman from oz · 01-22-2023, 05:08 PM

Pair of 1942-1947 Ford Half Ton Pick-Ups.
I took this photo at the Early Ford V8 Grand Nationals in 2013.

GB SISSON · 01-23-2023, 12:13 PM

I bet it would be easy to find some period correct aftermarket over riders as sold by Western Auto, JC Whitney and others. I have a universal bolt on grill guard and the brackets fit the curvature of the front bumper quite well.

truckdog62563 · 01-23-2023, 12:35 PM

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I have Dealer Handbooks for 42, 46, and 47 that list the available Ford accessories. Mercman has it right, nix bumperettes. One of our MH buddies is visiting a MH parts hoarder this week and I’m hoping he comes away with one of the MH supplied optional grille guards. Stu

rawlir · 01-23-2023, 10:49 PM

I agree with truckdog, he is pretty knowledgeable & thorough in his research. I have one grill guard that is Period Correct, it is big (over the lights), heavy , thick metal & bulky. I think there were 2 or 3 that were Period Correct accordingly to my Hilty's 46 & 47 OPTIONS books. You don't see many out there, i suspect they were one of the last Period correct options one might have considered.

GB SISSON · 01-24-2023, 11:47 AM

I bought this about 20 years ago from a guy that had specialized in GM advance design trucks. I actually bought two. The hammered one may go on a junkyard wrecker that lurks in my cranium's dark recesses.I think it was a generic aftermarket piece, but not sure.

mercman from oz · 01-24-2023, 03:48 PM

Picture of GB SISSON's Ford Tonner Pick-Up with After Market Accessory Over Riders / Bumper Guards. Looking good.

mercman from oz · 01-24-2023, 03:52 PM

Ford Tonner Pickup

Kurt in NJ · 01-24-2023, 05:54 PM

the 46 truck had a large grille, headlight guard made out of heavy metal—- good enough to toss off small cars and large animals, intimidating enough that it was rare for someone to pull out in front of it
Jail bars

mfirth · 01-25-2023, 08:09 AM

Gaurds or not, I just LOVE these "jail bar" trucks.

truckdog62563 · 01-25-2023, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rawlir

I agree with truckdog, he is pretty knowledgeable & thorough in his research. I have one grill guard that is Period Correct, it is big (over the lights), heavy , thick metal & bulky. I think there were 2 or 3 that were Period Correct accordingly to my Hilty's 46 & 47 OPTIONS books. You don't see many out there, i suspect they were one of the last Period correct options one might have considered.

Rick - I’m no good at posting pics here so will email you the MH pic with the big ugly cow catcher grille guard I’m hoping to find. Would also appreciate a return pic of what your Hildy’s shows. And where on earth did you find the 46/47 Hildy’s Blue Book? Stu

01-21-2023, 01:29 PM	#1
Doublepumper Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: WA-OR, USA Posts: 68	Bumper Over Riders on '42-'47 Pickups Interested in knowing if these were available as an option from Ford during this time period. If so, what specifically was used. Thanks __________________ Ever stop to think and forget to start again?

01-22-2023, 06:34 AM	#2
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: Bumper Over Riders on '42-'47 Pickups I don't believe that Bumper Guards were offered in these years on Ford Half-Ton Pickups

01-22-2023, 08:10 AM	#3
Doublepumper Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: WA-OR, USA Posts: 68	Re: Bumper Over Riders on '42-'47 Pickups Thanks for the reply mercman, appreciate the info! __________________ Ever stop to think and forget to start again?

01-22-2023, 05:08 PM	#4
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: Bumper Over Riders on '42-'47 Pickups Pair of 1942-1947 Ford Half Ton Pick-Ups. I took this photo at the Early Ford V8 Grand Nationals in 2013.

01-23-2023, 12:13 PM	#5
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,940	Re: Bumper Over Riders on '42-'47 Pickups I bet it would be easy to find some period correct aftermarket over riders as sold by Western Auto, JC Whitney and others. I have a universal bolt on grill guard and the brackets fit the curvature of the front bumper quite well. __________________ 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)

01-23-2023, 12:35 PM	#6
truckdog62563 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester, Il Posts: 599	Re: Bumper Over Riders on '42-'47 Pickups Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have Dealer Handbooks for 42, 46, and 47 that list the available Ford accessories. Mercman has it right, nix bumperettes. One of our MH buddies is visiting a MH parts hoarder this week and I’m hoping he comes away with one of the MH supplied optional grille guards. Stu __________________ Stu McMillan Marmon-Herringtons

01-23-2023, 10:49 PM	#7
rawlir Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 93	Re: Bumper Over Riders on '42-'47 Pickups I agree with truckdog, he is pretty knowledgeable & thorough in his research. I have one grill guard that is Period Correct, it is big (over the lights), heavy , thick metal & bulky. I think there were 2 or 3 that were Period Correct accordingly to my Hilty's 46 & 47 OPTIONS books. You don't see many out there, i suspect they were one of the last Period correct options one might have considered.

01-24-2023, 03:48 PM	#9
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: Bumper Over Riders on '42-'47 Pickups Picture of GB SISSON's Ford Tonner Pick-Up with After Market Accessory Over Riders / Bumper Guards. Looking good.

01-24-2023, 03:52 PM	#10
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: Bumper Over Riders on '42-'47 Pickups Ford Tonner Pickup

01-24-2023, 05:54 PM	#11
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Bumper Over Riders on '42-'47 Pickups the 46 truck had a large grille, headlight guard made out of heavy metal—- good enough to toss off small cars and large animals, intimidating enough that it was rare for someone to pull out in front of it Jail bars

01-25-2023, 08:09 AM	#12
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 986	Re: Bumper Over Riders on '42-'47 Pickups Gaurds or not, I just LOVE these "jail bar" trucks.