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Been a few months since I’ve posted. I’ve been enjoying my ‘37 Model 79 since I got it back on the road last spring. But a couple weeks ago I went out to start the old gal after sitting for a month or so…and lots of spinning over, but she wouldn’t start. When I first started into this...

My ‘37 Model 79 needs new hand brake bands. I’ve got 2 complete brake sets (pairs) but all 4 are in need of being relined or replaced. Looking at Model 51’s book I see a part number of 51-2609, the green bible doesn’t show a “2609” part number at all, but a “2610” for ‘37 (‘28-‘39) I’m having...

7-1/2 years later…my project is done. I joined Ford Barn in October 2015. That’s the day I brought my ‘37 truck project home. My first post was of the truck and what was correct and what was not. I immediately got lots of positive input and advice from members. Over the years I’ve asked dumb...

I can't seem to verify anywhere whether or not the speedometer cable for a regular pickup will work for my 131.5 in wheelbase Model 79. I don't have the old cable to use as a guide for length so I'm kinda fumbling around. The drive is in the torque tube and the speedometer in the dash appears...

I have 2 different air filter setups for my truck, the stock unit that fits on the carburetor, and the heavy duty service unit that bolts to a bracket on the head. I’m not sure which I’m gonna use yet. It’s never gonna see actual work again, but the HD is kind of cool. They’re both in need...

1937 Truck, hood bumpers. I know the triangle pieces go on the lower corners of the hood. But where do the radiused ones go? On the cowl in the recessed areas…or? This stuff was all missing when I got this truck. So I’m working on a puzzle.

My ‘37 Model 79 Truck lives again! This has been a 6 year project. Trying to keep it as close to original as possible mechanically. Not gonna paint it, but sound deadened and sealed the cab as much as possible from the engine compartment. Starts and runs great, special thanks to...

Well actually 2… I’ve been searching the swap meets, forums, eBay etc for several years looking for the stainless trim that goes to the hand crank hole on my ‘37 Model 79. My grille is really nice and was only lacking that piece of trim. Last spring at the Monroe WA swap meet I was telling my...

I'm getting ready to install the new cardboard headliner/interior kit in my Model 79. I've got the trim pieces that go vertical at the back of the door and the pieces that go over the door to the windshield. But it looks like there should be one also that goes in the front to attach or pinch...

I'm wanting to order the necessary stuff to completely rebuild my door window channel felt/lining. Truck is a '37 Model 79 1-1/2 ton But I keep seeing that there are 2 different type of kits... My doors are pretty basic, no removable trim or "garnish"? I see that some have "batwings"...

When I removed the cab from my truck a couple years ago the cab mounts were wood blocks, 3 on each side, with the front mount having 2 holes in it. The front blocks are about 12" long and the rear 2 are about 4-6". The rear ones were pretty ugly so I had my neighbor make new ones out of oak...

Mystery ‘37 85hp engine bolts…help So as I’m organizing my parts and pieces for my 1-1/2 ton, I have these 2 bolts (actually 4 but I have mixed parts from 2 engines) that I can’t figure out where they go. Any input is really appreciated. I don’t want to put something together and tear it...

After a 2 year hiatus I'm back on my '37 1-1/2 ton project. I've got all the old tacky/sticky lube out of the 4 speed transmission and rear differential. But what should I put back in ? I keep reading about 600w grease/oil, 00 grease etc but can't seem to find the definitive answer. This...

I'm looking for the oval shaped piece of trim for around the handcrank hole in the grill of my '37 truck. I can buy a new repop but have to buy the vertical bar too. Hoping to avoid spending that much. Need not be perfect. Thanks

Been awhile since I logged on. Life seems to get in the way of my '37 project... Anyway, I'm getting ready to get the truck put back together and have been trying to locate a complete cardboard interior kit for my project. I thought I could buy a complete stock style cardboard kit for it...

I'm thinking I should replace this rear seal on the back of the '37 big truck 4 speed transmission? It appears that it is kinda sandwiched between the transmission and rear crossmember/mount. I have an orange chassis parts and accessory catalog that shows this diagram and part description...

Sheet metal is in mock up mode right now...but this is pretty close to the final look.

Last spring I posted about my '37 85hp having water in the oil after sitting all winter. Finally was able to mount the engine stand adaptor and get the pan off. I didn't find any evidence of freeze cracks anywhere. But I did find a spot of rust and a small rust trail leading into the pan at...

I'm needing at least 2, 3 would be better, of the bolts that screw onto the axle flange. There are 8 actual axle bolts then 2 others that screw into the axle flange. They are 7/16-14, and then blind drilled and tapped for the 12-24 screws that hold the axle hub cap on. I can make them if...

So my project just keeps on giving... After sitting all winter in a warm dry garage, I started the old girl today and let her warm up. Checked all the fluids before starting, and everything was fine. But after about 20 min of smooth idle and 140 degrees temp I noticed a small puddle about...