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1940 1/2 ton pickup with what I believe to be very old paint/rust. I have removed most of it with a 40 or 60 grit disc. But what is the remainder left over (and its not "pitting" as far as I can see). No matter how many times I go over it it just remains. Can I do primer/body filler over it...

Trying to determine the location of the spare tire mount. Anyone have specifics on stock location. Angle of carrier to top of bed? Angle of "triangle or V at top of carrier" in accordance to stake post (see last two pics)? Location of carrier to bed side? Any measurements would be great. Also I...

40/41 pickup headlight bucket. See picture. If I remember correctly, the grey internal ring is somehow "attached/welded" to actual bucket - mine is currently loose. Can someone please help with specifics. Thanks.

Had this brace on the front fender. Internally - large side against inside of fender closest to frame. Small side unattached. Does this look "familiar" or is this something someone added? If incorrect what is the intended "stock/correct" bracing for front fenders? Thanks for your time. Attached...

Trying to determine the location of the spare tire mount. Anyone have specifics on stock location. Angle of carrier to top of bed? Angle of "triangle or V at top of carrier" in accordance to stake post (see last two pics)? Location of carrier to bed side? Any measurements would be great...

40/41 pickup headlight bucket. See picture. If I remember correctly, the grey internal ring is somehow "attached/welded" to actual bucket - mine is currently loose. Can someone please help with specifics. Thanks.

Had this brace on the front fender. Internally - large side against inside of fender closest to frame. Small side unattached. Does this look "familiar" or is this something someone added? If incorrect what is the intended "stock/correct" bracing for front fenders? Thanks for your time.

Good Afternoon. What is the factory correct bolt and hardware used to attach the front of the bed subframe to the front wood frame (the horizontal bolt)? Believe it is a carriage bolt but what are the specs and what other hardware was used? Thanks

Looking for some advice on the bed build for a 40/41 pickup. Attached are some pictures. Working with a NCT bed kit all new metal. Picture one. Placement of stake pocket braces. Are they faced the right way? Opening toward inside of bed?. Reason I ask is after installing to bedside...

Bought a Bob Drake gas tank park number 81A-9002. Set up the bed sub rail and got a fit issue. Gas tank was purchased many years before this sub rail. Not saying one is right or wrong. Only concern is the pic showing the neck. See how the neck comes out at a slight angle with an indent on...

Hey everyone. Get some time to work on the 40/41 truck bed I purchased from Early Midwest Ford/NCT. Instructions are a little vague. Anyone have good build photos or even the original photos off NCT website??? Thanks

I know there are a lot of classic car insurance companies out there. Want to know the best. My issue is that I have a project and I have heard some won't insure in any state of project unless its complete. What is your experience with this??? I have over $18k in parts (exactly what I know...

Hey guys and gals. Looking for some advice. I have purchased the cab and bed wood which is unfinished. What are most of you doing if anything to the wood? Clear weather protectant? Wood stain? Anyone know the proper, stock, Factory answer? thanks for the info! Happy Holidays.

Has anyone had parts chromed? I have heard there are different levels of quality and quantities of dip within the process. I am not looking to sell my kidney for re-chroming parts but would like a good long lasting finish. Thanks for your advice.

Interested in a 40 1/2 ton pickup horn. This isn't the long horn or the double horn but the smaller rounder single horn WITH bracket. Let me know what you have. Thanks

Good Afternoon. For those that are into restorations, what would you say are your most prized pieces of literature on 1/2 ton pickups? Thanks for your input.

Looking for the truck horn (single) with bracket for a 1940 1/2 ton pickup. Thanks .

Restoring my 1940 1/2 ton pickup. Getting ready to get truck into body shop for rust repair and paint. Anyone in the Southern California area have any good suggestions of shops? How does one go about looking for the right shop to work on these? Most shops these days are only insurance claim...

Looking for a 1940 1/2 ton pickup horn. I have heard they are different than the 2 or 3 horn setups for the cars. Anyone have one. Anyone have specs. Bracket specs? Bracket location? Thanks

Anyone have pics of how the bed support frame attaches to wood subframe/frame/etc. Little lost. Thanks