Recent content by NoviceLou

So all the holes in the glass parts line up with the original frame, bed and side hood? What hardware is used to secure the glass? Do I run the risk of cracking the glass if overtorqued? Are there holes to bolt up to the metal running boards? Is felt recommended to sit between the glass and...

I've been told my fenders and grille are in really bad shape which will require a lot more time and dollars to fix. I can't seem to find 1939 replacement parts. Based on appearance, the 1938 looks identical. Can anyone tell me if I were to find 1938 fenders and grille, those are identical...

I need the left rear fender for a 1939 half ton pickup.

I'm a novice and need to ask stupid questions for all you experts out there. I have a 1939 Ford half ton, no engine. Looking for an 8ba to be modified to achieve and sustain highway speeds with rpms in the low 2000 range. What transmission do I need and what modifications to my 4.11 rear end...

To all my responders- thanks again. I'll let you know the outcome. My time table may be a little lengthy since I'm just about down to the chassis frame but need to de-grease it, get the rust sandblasted, inspected, primed, etc before starting the rebuild. Finding this forum has been a...

To 19Fordy, tubman,51504bat, Ol'Ron, and Seth Swoboda: Thanks to all for some great ideas and thoughts to consider. Luck will have it that since I first wrote I have the opportunity to look at BOTH a 1939 engine AND a 1953. Decisions. Decisions.

I own an engine-less 1939 half ton pick up that I've started restoration on. I want to put a flathead V-8 back in for a sometimes daily driver. I'm looking at and thinking a 1953 8ba might be better suited for a periodic 100- highway mile trip based on advances made by Ford to reduce...