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Looking for one in useable condition to use as spare.

So I got my hands on a 2" socket and a 3/4" drive breaker bar, sprayed some Liquid Wrench on the oil pan filler plug, tapped it, and with only a little tug got 'er spinning off. Carefully positioned a drain pan underneath and spun it completely off annnnnnnnnd absolutely NO fluid drained out...

So my 1939 1-1/2 ton flat bed is running nicely. Thought it a good idea to change the oil, etc. Took it to a local Jiffy-Lube; they didn't have a socket wrench big enough to fit that big oil pan plug. But while they were scratching their head, they asked what kind of oil I wanted. I asked...

My '39 1-½ ton flatbed has a srsly dried out bed. It's sound enough but looks so dry. Appears to be a tongue-in-groove material but can't tell what species of wood. Half thinking of giving it a sanding try and sealing it. Some of you fellas have absolutely gorgeous pickup beds but utility comes...

Have been having some work done on my '39 1-½ ton flatbed and it's time to pick it up from the shop. One of the next steps is to repaint it. Going to use it, very occasionally, in the business, delivering materials to the job site. I think it would be somewhat sacrilegious to put a vinyl sign...

Subject is a '39 1-1/2 ton truck, 157" wheelbase, model 997T. Has a large shift lever on the floor by the driver's side door, linkage heading towards the rear. Did these trucks have (the option of) a 2-speed rear end?