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1939 V8 Pickup ***SOLD*** ***SOLD*** 1939 Ford V8 Barrel Nose Pickup. This is an original California truck with local history back to the early 50's. A '53 8CM 125HP flathead was installed 60 years ago and is now rebuilt and installed with new clutch, but not fired up yet. The front end...

***SOLD*** Reluctantly selling our 1925 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup. We've owned and loved it for 12 years. Rare, Canadian-made model with 2 doors (Stamped "Made in Canada" on block, head, intake and radiator shell). 1926 steel bed (wood floor). Stock condition, 6-volt electrical system...

Thanks guys, that all makes sense!

Thanks gents, I'm used to more modern stuff (40's - 60's) where a spindle like this would predict certain disaster. The edges near the inside of the spindle are very sharp, not something I would expect to see on a component like a spindle. Could it be wear of some sort or would they actually...

Is this something I should be afraid of, or am I ok to continue driving on this spindle? I haven't looked at the other side yet but I doubt it's any better.

I'll give it a try this weekend and report back. Thanks!

I'm afraid to try that solution on mine, because if for some reason the rod really is too long or something is out of whack, I can't imagine what would happen when the rod came up under load! I haven't tried another pump because this is the only one I have. Seems like it should work since it...

My intake is labeled 8CM, same as the block, so I know that isn't my problem. But darned if I know what IS my problem! I'm not comfortable just cutting down the rod to fit. It came with this engine so it should work!

Thanks guys, first please note that in the photo above the pump is sitting flush because the camshaft lobe is down. When up, the fuel pump comes WAY up, probably 1/2". I just didn't take a photo of that when i had a chance. - The engine is back together and nearly ready to run, so the...

When mounting the fuel pump to my 8CM, the rod seems to be about 1/2" too long because when the cam is as full rise, the pump sits about 1/4'1/2" off the intake manifold. The rod is seated in the receptacle of the pump. Is there something I'm missing here? I got the engine disassembled but...

Thanks, that's great info. I guess the only thing I'm not clear on is why the bed is mounted so far forward on mine. I thought the touring body was longer than the pickup body. Not so?

Here's the best shot of the side that I could find. I've lightened up the truck in the photo so you can see it better. Also in case it makes a difference, this is a Canadian-built T. It has doors on both sides.

Yeah, it does appear to be a touring body. I've been told that the factory offered them this way. Is that incorrect? Would having the touring front body mean the bed sits farther forward or back than normal? I always thought the fender arcs on the bed didn't line up with the actual fenders...

You guys are great! Thanks again. If you need a cover for this sort of thing, Big Sky Car Covers in Montana has a pattern and are making me one. They're even making it custom to fit the wood slats I've installed along the top of the bed. Keep 'em on the road!

Thanks, I didn't know there was a metal bed for '25. The previous owner installed this '26 bed which appears to be the same one in your ad above. So to restate my question properly... anyone know the difference in measurements between the '25 and '26 metal beds? Here is what I have now...