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Hello Ross, I’m nearby in Corrales. Is the Albuquerque EFV8 Club active during COVID? —Kevin

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Thanks, I agree it looks good without a frame. I want one so I can put a plastic cover over it for a little more protection.

Getting ready to register Ruby the truck and was double checking fit on my ‘39 NM plate. Of course when I ordered a new frame I forgot that these old plates are not the same size as current plates. In conversations with a CNC fabricator, but wondering if there is a more affordable route. The...

Good suggestion Jay. Thanks. Same thing only different, the cooling system is modified. I’m used to my ‘52 Ford tractor with a non pressurized radiator. This one has a stainless cylinder overflow of some sort on the side of the radiator. And the caps are TIGHT.

Not a typo in original post. Warms to around 160. Stays there for not long. Drops to about 110ish and stays there. All Fahrenheit.

Not sure the quality. But, an aftermarket gauge. The fact that it goes up to around 160 before it drops makes me suspicious of the thermostats.

Drove Ruby the ‘39 pickup this weekend. Several times actually. And it was too fun to be legal. Here’s something I noticed. Upon start up cool engine warms to about 160 as I’m driving. Then drops and stays around 110. Bad thermostats? Thanks, —Kevin

Try this https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/college-place-ford-flathead/7224090303.html

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Mark I split my time between Hawaii and the mainland. The truck lives here in New Mexico. Not a lot of old vehicles on the big island, they rust out before they get old. Cheers, —Kevin

Tom I’ve already been thinking of Lincoln brakes based on what I’ve read. Did not even think of the sway bar. Great suggestions both. Thanks.

Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts Seth, how long have you been searching?