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Well, finally getting the time and money to start back on the restoration of my '47 tow truck. Got to the shed to start it up this past weekend, and (re)discovered that the driver side wiper won't shut off. The truck still has original vacuum wipers on both sides. Turning the switch on the...

Has anyone had any luck using Rustoleum paint for the exterior? I used it to paint the bed of my tow truck last year, but this year I'm replacing a lot of sheet metal in the front end and need to repaint the cab as well. The color that I found was nearly an exact match to the "original" color of...

I am looking for the support/brace/bracket located near the top of the radiator that connects the radiator to both the fender and the grill. I do not currently have a part number for this piece, but hopefully the picture will help. I need the one for the driver's side, but if both are available...

Hey guys. First off, a rant. Secondly, advice/HELP. I have a 1956 312ci Mercury in a 1947 truck chassis (not my swap) that shelled the water pump in June. I looked across the internet and could not find a high mount water pump anywhere. So I sent it out to a rebuilder (who was recommended by a...

Hey guys! New to the forum, so figured I might as well introduce myself - or more importantly, my truck. :D This Ford 79T was purchased by Landon Cartage, based out of Kenosha, WI, as a semi-tractor. In 1959, the truck was bought by a local farmer and used to spread wood chips on Bong AFB as...

Hello all! New to the forums here, but I'm hoping for some help in locating parts. I currently have a 1947 79T tow truck that sat inside a semi-trailer for ~25 years, and subsequently experienced a fair amount of rust. Currently, I am looking for either a N.O.S. or "good shape, little/no...