New project for me. Light restoration of a 41 Ford stakeside 3/4 ton--more about making it usable than restoring much. It is original as far as I can tell. Found in a barn where it had been stored for decades. flathead V8. Not stuck or anything major visibly wrong on a cursory examination.
This is for the local agricultural museum so I have to keep costs down.
2 main questions at this point:
First, any suggestions on suppliers that will be less frustrating for missing parts? I've done a bit of a search on the internet and parts such as some trim bits seem to be hit and miss..and notoriously hard to search easily.
I need some trim bits for the front grill per the image--new latch handle and a couple of trim bits. Initially, costs for the bits that I have found are a bit overly high. Any better sourcing help would be greatly appreciated.
Second, are there any upgrades which would be extremely wise to invest in to reduce the frustration as a museum truck? 12v conversion? (looks a bit expensive). Something else to chase because it's worth the work and expense?
Thanks for all the help in getting this project rolling.
This is for the local agricultural museum so I have to keep costs down.
2 main questions at this point:
First, any suggestions on suppliers that will be less frustrating for missing parts? I've done a bit of a search on the internet and parts such as some trim bits seem to be hit and miss..and notoriously hard to search easily.
I need some trim bits for the front grill per the image--new latch handle and a couple of trim bits. Initially, costs for the bits that I have found are a bit overly high. Any better sourcing help would be greatly appreciated.
Second, are there any upgrades which would be extremely wise to invest in to reduce the frustration as a museum truck? 12v conversion? (looks a bit expensive). Something else to chase because it's worth the work and expense?
Thanks for all the help in getting this project rolling.
