Recent content by 1940_3/4-1Ton_Express

I have "a" radiator. I am not sure if it is the correct radiator. I can measure it up this weekend. I can definitely fab one up if I have some dimensions. Thanks for the help.

Thanks for the info GB. Looks like I am in the market for the rad support(s). I don't have either piece. I will see if the "U" frame from the 49' School bus is close enough this weekend. But the lower cross piece that bolts into the frame is what I need to go find now apparently.

So I do have another question in regards to the radiator support bracket. I am thinking(dangerous I know), that I am missing a bracket that bolts into the frame brackets on either side. I am familiar with the '48-52 mounting which to me looks similar. I have a 1949 school bus, but that is...

Thanks 411Ton. I think I have almost all I need. I am looking for a curb weight of the truck. I know mine has a custom flat bed but a 1 ton with 8 foot bed should get me in the ballpark...I hope.

Thank you Truckdog and Karl. This helps verify the frame and also the axle centerlines. Now to measure twice... then thrice.. and double check the double checked measurements. Thank you to everyone who helped out with this.

Here are some progress pictures of the frame. [/ATTACH][/ATTACH]

I would like to think the 1940 and 1941 are close if not the same. I would appreciate any help. I can "trig" it out myself but it would be better to at least have some sort of starting point.

We are keeping the flatbed. The story is that my grandfather had the bed made and installed by a local machine shop so he could haul seed corn in bags. We still have the "original" wooden rack(front "headache" rack) that we will use as a template to remake the sides and rear. I have some rough...

It has parallel springs. The frame is 34" outside in the rear, and 32"outside in the front. I will post some pics ASAP. I have some before teardown and in process. I "heard" it is close to the '46 frames...

I have a 1940 express truck that was my grandfather's farm truck. It has a 1 ton rear axle(17" split rims) and a 3/4 ton front axle (16" solid rims). I have removed the axles for sandblasting the frame. Now that the frame is primed and installed on the frame table, I noticed the front of the...