Search results

  1. MSmelcer40

    1940 Ford truck wheel purchase

    I'm looking at some Jegs chrome smoothies...I know I want 15"..I don't know the bolt spacing on a original 40 ford or the off set back space...Any help would be appreciated
  2. MSmelcer40

    1940 ford truck original Wheel size,and off set.

    Can anyone tell me what size 15" rim to purchase? I'm looking at Jegs chrome smoothies...so 15x7....5x4.5? And I'm not sure of the off set
  3. MSmelcer40

    6v vs 12v

    My project 40 ford truck has a 6v system..but I'm missing my generator. The battery is still in and was hooked up....I'm thinking of converting to 12v so I can have a few modern accessories....my resto will be as close to stock as possible....what are the pros and con's to a 12v...
  4. MSmelcer40

    Are these rear springs needed?

    My 40 Ford truck has what looks like overload springs. Are these something someone added on?if not needed I'd like to remove them and keep the stock leaf springs .The leaf springs I'll remove, clean up and restore.Im also going to redo those shock mounts.and install adjustable coil over shocks
  5. MSmelcer40

    Is this grill fixable?

    I'm curious how to straighten the bars on a grill.any tips? Can I clamp them with vice grips? Will they respond to heat?
  6. MSmelcer40

    I'm going to try to repair this fender

    1ST I'm going to hammer it back into relative shape Maybe a wire along the edge...then try to stich the tear....nothing to lose and knowledge to gain.
  7. MSmelcer40

    Thinking about Fat tires on my 40 ford truck

    I'm thinking about adjustable coilover shocks and 295/50 15 radials and 15x8 wheels....I want that old school higher in the back look....anybody done this got some pics?
  8. MSmelcer40

    295/50 15 tires on my 40 ford truck

    Will these tires fit with 15x8 wheels I'm thinking about an old school high in the back fat tire look for my truck....any suggestions? Maybe some pictures of a 40 with fat tires
  9. MSmelcer40

    1940 Ford Pick Up Dash sheetmetal replacement

    Good Morning All. Having removed some Luan plywood dash in my truck I find that the dash has been cut with a torch to the point that it needs complete replacement. Any advice as to where to get a new Dash? I've looked online.Not much on there. I found a new one with a blank panel.looks like...
  10. MSmelcer40

    Electric Fan swap? Advice?

    Good morning, since I don't have a stock fan set up I was considering using an electric fan. I think it might cool better, may take some load off the stock engine and since I don't have a stock fan and pully set up I could use that money towards the electric fan...Any advice
  11. MSmelcer40

    New 1940 Truck project: engine rebuild

    My truck has a 1949 8BA Flathead.Im from Monterey Tennessee and looking for a somewhat local engine shop to rebuild it.its complete minus the Generator and Fan.I don't know where they went but they've gone missing.whats a good price for a bone stock rebuild?
  12. MSmelcer40

    1940 Ford truck Paint type

    This will be my first automotive paint job. I have sprayed many marine vessels but no cars.My question is do you recommend single step Acrylic enamel or urethane Base coat clear coat.
  13. MSmelcer40

    1940 Ford 1/2 ton restoration sequence?

    How do you all figure out when to disassemble the truck or leave it together. I'm figuring on a 3-4 year 800-1200 hr restoration. My question is I'm so excited to get started but don't want to tear it apart for the sake of just tearing it apart.My shop is 14x28 so I'm thinking I can do alot of...
  14. MSmelcer40

    1940 ford rear suspension add ons

    My truck came with added on shocks and coil springs in addition to the single leaf set up.the stock shocks are gone.i can reuse the aftermarket shock mounts with some dressing up but are the coil springs necessary?
  15. MSmelcer40

    1940 Ford 1/2 ton interior kits

    Good morning, My truck sat in a Utah desert for 52 years.the seats still have their original material on them but are toast.Is there anywhere to get an interior kit to hog ring over my frame and foam? Also I'd like to find floor carpet mats and door panels
  16. MSmelcer40

    40 ford truck window regulators

    Good morning, How do I "loosen" up my window regulators. They start to roll up but seem to bind.I don't want to force them?I tied to pull up the window at the same time but they won't go.
  17. MSmelcer40

    49 flathead rebuild. Fuel?

    When I get my Flathead back from the rebuilder what fuel do you all use after.is there a lead additive? Do they install hardened valve seats? Thanks
  18. MSmelcer40

    New 1940 Truck project ,front clip removal

    What is the benefits of removing the whole front clip vs removing one fender at a time and then grill ect? It seems easier to do the hammer and dent removal completely dis assembled.Im totally new and excited to start.Thanks
  19. MSmelcer40

    Swap meets

    Are there any good swap meets in the Cookeville/Monterey Tennessee area
  20. MSmelcer40

    New 1940 Truck project

    Hey all,my name is Mark I'm a lifelong Shipbuilder relocating to Monterey Tennessee. I found this 40 in a field in Utah...it looked teal solid and mostly complete.Its been sitting since 1970
Back
Top