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madspeed

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Picking up this 39 Truck. Will need some replacement parts so looking for some help identifying which model it is. IS this a 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton etc?

I measured 122" wheel base and it has a wooden flat bed to it. Looks like its been slightly modified over the years. the front fenders are split and the whole front tilts forward and someone added fender mounted signals. Not sure on which hp engine so will need to check it when I get it home. She fires right up and sounds great! Po said he had the wheels modified to accept 16" regular beaded tires, although I'll admit I have no idea what that entailed.

Previous owner says the wheel cylinders leak slowly even after him rebuilding them. I plan to replace them along with the rubber lines. Will need to evaluate the hard lines to determine if I should just replace them while I'm at it. Master cylinder was also rebuilt, but may just buy a whole kit to replace everything. Regarding the hard lines, will anyone have a pre-bent kit for this with it being the 122" wheelbase?

I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions coming, but loving the wealth of info I've already read on the site!
 

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madspeed said:
Picking up this 39 Truck. Will need some replacement parts so looking for some help identifying which model it is. IS this a 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton etc?

I measured 122" wheel base and it has a wooden flat bed to it. Looks like its been slightly modified over the years. the front fenders are split and the whole front tilts forward and someone added fender mounted signals. Not sure on which hp engine so will need to check it when I get it home. She fires right up and sounds great! Po said he had the wheels modified to accept 16" regular beaded tires, although I'll admit I have no idea what that entailed.

Previous owner says the wheel cylinders leak slowly even after him rebuilding them. I plan to replace them along with the rubber lines. Will need to evaluate the hard lines to determine if I should just replace them while I'm at it. Master cylinder was also rebuilt, but may just buy a whole kit to replace everything. Regarding the hard lines, will anyone have a pre-bent kit for this with it being the 122" wheelbase?

I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions coming, but loving the wealth of info I've already read on the site!
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According to the parts book the 1938 122" was a one ton. In 1939 it
could be a 3/4 or one ton.
 
LOve the truck. If it is a '38, the front grill will have a v -8 in the center. unless the Grill has been swapped. inside door panels should be metal. Fender light ain't orig. neato , tho: LEAve them there.

Redo the entire brake system. The fittings and cylinders are available (Buy American.) NAPA sells pre flared brake lines in various lengths. I only needed two extra sections.

There is a reproduction 1939 accessories phamphlet that has a drawing of where the brake mounting fittings are to be utilized
all very easy to do.
 
In 1939 the 122" was offered in the "Express" that came with a bed...like the pick up.
The "Stake" that came with the stake bed OR the "Platform" and also the "Chassis with Cab"... just frame rails in the rear. These are all 1 Ton trucks and were available with either the 60 or 85HP engine.
 
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