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I am getting older and am looking to sell various parts from my earlier restoration of my 1939 pickup. I have 1938 Pickup Grille with fender aprons (I believe from a ¾ ton pickup). In my early restoration of my 1939 (I was learning), I sent off the center trim for this grill for restoration as...

In my early restoration of my 1939 Pickup, I purchased a rebuilt steering column. As I got into the restoration, I realized this was not the correct steering column. Rookie mistake. I moved forward, read how to rebuild my column, and then rebuilt the column. Thus, I have the column I purchased...

When I was restoring my 1939 Ford Truck, I had two hoods. Unfortunately, I didn't pay close enough attention when I had one painted. When I got ready to install it on my 39, I discovered there was a ridge down the center from the cab end to about the center. The ridge did not match up to my cab...

I am considering obtaining a 6 bladed fan for my 1939 Pickup. It seems to run a little warm and just wondered if a 6 bladed fan would cool the engine just a little more. When I searched for the 6 bladed fan, the pictures seem to indicate that one of the blades is longer than the other 5. I would...

Will a 1940 Ford Pickup floor mat fit a 1939? It appears I can buy the 1940/41 or buy a cut to fit universal, but wondered if the 1940 mat would fit with minimal trimming.

I bought a NORS horn relay for my 1939 Ford Pickup. There are four posts on the back. Two have what I would call a slip type connection. The other two have a bar that has tension where a wire post would be inserted in the hole and the tension bar moves to allow for the connection to be inserted...

I have two temperature gauges (NOS I believe) that have the protection wrap around the copper line. The red liquid starts in the middle of the gauge which is indicated by the scale at about 160 degrees. I would think that the liquid needs to be at the bottom of the gauge possible out of sight...

I bought a wiring harness for my 1939 Pickup. I hooked up the wire that goes to the horn, but all I get is a noise. Thus, I know there is power going to the horn. After doing some reading, it appears that I might need a relay to make it work. Am I correct in getting my horn to work? I have...

I drove my 39 Pickup two weeks ago and on the way home had to pull over. I believe that was because of a vapor lock. The next day, the truck started right up and I started looking for solutions to solve the vapor lock. I know what I am going to do for that, but now my truck won't start. I...

I have contacted some FordBarn members and read most of the comments about installing an electric fuel pump to compensate for the vapor lock that can occur while using just the mechanical fuel pump. Some members say to install a relay. Some have said to wire the electric to a toggle switch and...

I finally have mostly completed my 1939 Pickup and took it on its maiden voyage today. I wanted to send a few pictures to show how it turned out. However, when I tried to upload 4 pictures, I got the following error. Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing...

I am finishing up wiring on my 1939 Pickup. The wiring harness I purchased shows has a YB (Yellow Black) wire connecting from the generator to one side of the single fuse block. However, the truck was converted and uses a voltage regulator with a two brush generator. The generator has three...

I am looking for a source for the rivets that hold on the stainless trim around my 1939 Pickup grill. I was able to get an old one out, and it is hollow on the inside. I am assuming that the hollow part of the rivet has to be spread so the head of the rivet pulls tight and secures the trim. The...

I have been having trouble posting my text to the forum. I was able to successfully start my flathead last Saturday and again today. I have to do some carburator adjustments, but it is running. However, I now have an electrical problem that I am trying to resolve. When I turn my switch on...

My flathead was rebuilt and put on a dyno 3 years ago and run. I am very close to trying to start it for the first time while it is in my 1939 pickup. I haven't turned it over at all since it was run and it has been sitting on an engine stand and then in the vehicle until now. I assume I need...

I have been trying (unsuccessfully) to figure out my wiring for the ignition switch. One side (BlackRed) goes to Resistance Unit and does not show power until the switch is turned on. The other side (BlackGreen) goes to the gages. My wiring sheet indicates that the BlackGreen side connects to...

I started adding water to my 1939 Ford Truck radiator which has a heater. I have one heater hose connected to the lower passenger side hose with a nipple that was installed into the rubber hose. I apparently haven't got the connection completely tight as it is leaking slightly. When I take it...

I am getting close to finishing my 1939 Pickup restoration. Wanted to know if members have a suggested source for seat belts. Thanks.

I was talking to a fellow member and he told me I needed to charge my master cylinder. He told me to fill it with fluid and then pump it to get out all the air, recycling the fluid. I was planning on bleeding the brakes when I am ready to put the fluid in but wondered if I needed to take out my...

I am getting ready to install my windlace around my 1939 Pickup door and have seen various ways that it has been done. In some cases, I have seen the rounded part flush with the floor on the front and back. In other examples I have looked at, the rounded part extends down past the floor and is...