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Thought this may be of interest of 40s twin cab utility, presumed to be ex RAAF from paint colours & inboard tray mounts. Was located around Tamworth NSW.

Hello Saw one on vehicle at swap meet while back. Looks pretty solid. Haven't figured upload here, but put couple on my 38FordTruck page. Looking to do similar on 39 once cab is back on. Cheers Phil

Pooch - Sounds like a reasonable compromise! I am rebuilding a '39 3 ton Ford flat tray and looking at somewhere like $A800 for a 12v new 6V replacement in Oz or similar out of US with exchange & freight. Be interested in a photo. Maybe there are cheaper rebuild alternatives to go from 6 -...

Now I have a heap of parts (ex Chucks Truck) and a lot of hours cleaning the ones I have parted out the rebuild begins. I have had the springs reset & bushed wanted to check if there is a shim or suchlike in the (round 1/2 shell) seat that clamps to the axle for wear resistance, rattles or it...

Rebuilding my 3ton '38 and can get hold of '39 hydraulics. Using both front spindles & hubs from '39 can swap to front axle )38 cable brakes are larger diameter hub/spindle backing). The '38 rear axle backing plate size to axle is 7" can anyone advise on the '39 hydraulic hub / backing being...

Thanks for info Joblot list the parts - emailed them to confirm availability.

I am rebuilding the 1938 3ton table/flat tray 4 speed gearbox and looking for a supplier these gears - tried Macs & few others but no luck yet. The Main drive gear specs are :- Spline 10; Gear External 24 teeth Straight/Spur cut; Internal Gear to Third Internal 17 teeth; Third gear specs are...

Thanks for the info, I will keep tracking. Thanks to Forum I have fixed my starting problem once up to temp. - ignition switch on steering column.

I have two 1938 157” wheelbase trucks one restoring one bought restored #1 Unrestored 157” wheelbase, dual rear tyres. Cab Plate shows Capacity 14,000 lbs with 6 32 x 6 10 ply tyres. Cab firewall stamped 81T 235 No stampings on chassis rails. Marking on the gearbox housing is...