Recent content by 1939 Tonner

A big thanks to all of you!!! I'll get some NAPA SL-24238 140W GL-4. Something I noticed when I drained the transmission, it seemed to be filled well past the fill hole, and it seemed to be mixed with the corn head grease that I put in the torque tube. Is it possible for the corn head grease to...

So I'm sure this has been asked a million times (but I couldn't find it) Is this OK to use in my 1939 flathead 3 speed big truck? https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-and-transmission-fluid/transmission-fluid/pennzoil-synchromesh-transmission-fluid-1-quart/265000_0_0 Your expertise is always...

That's where I found mine on my 39 1 ton (photo attached) Had to clean off several layers of paint to find it.

Thanks for the kind words It’s inspirational to see all your beautiful trucks as well. GB Sisson, I actually have the hubcaps, but I am looking to replace some of the damaged hubcap mounting clips. Does anyone know of they are reproduced, or available as NOS?

expavr, you asked about photos of my truck. Here are a few. I'm concentrating on getting it running well, not planning to do to much on the body. for now I'm appreciating the well worn look.

I took 38Bill's suggestion and checked the front crossmember, and sure enough there are 2 holes that correspond to the holes on the horn I have. I bolted it in place, and it fits, although it's pretty close to the lower pulley (about 1/4"). seems a bit tight, but I drove around, and didn't...

Thanks very much to all of you!:) I’ll check my frame to see if it has those bolt holes.

Can anyone help with the kind of horn was originally used and mounting location for a 39 1 ton truck?

Hi Ford Barn Folks, First time posting a question, so please excuse me if I don’t know the protocol. I’m restoring a 39 1 ton truck, and I'm trying to figure out where the horn and horn relay are supposed to mount. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!