1936 Ford pickup restoration

[Fe26]

Shadetree, that car is a credit to you and you to it, thank you for sharing your photo and story.

 

[Shadetree]

Fe26,
Maybe a little overkill on my part. But to each his own. It looks like you have a nice clean, straight pickup that runs and drives. Trust me, you will get lots of offers and offers of trade as you drive it.

I put a sign on my old Ford at a car show. PLEASE TOUCH! You wouldn't believe the people that did want to touch it.

 

[Hoop]

Ditto what Shadetree said about touching.

Used my unrestored '35 as a service vehicle for years at the Amelia Island Concours ... notice the little guy in the photo below ... turquoise shirt and cap right above the right head light ... zeroed in on the truck.

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Lots of "don't touch" from Dad that day ... except one.



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[30A]

Thanks for all the input and pics and a well written piece by Fe26. I have a Model T with original paint etc and nothing compares to the original patina.

It sounds like I should cancel plans for a 350 crate motor in the truck...JUST KIDDING!!!

 

[Blueline]

Recently purchased a 1936 ford pickup in Tampa FL.
The drive train was completely restored, but the bed needs to be installed and the interior needs to completed.
Does anyone have any illustrations on putting the bed on and the positioning of the wood pieces.
I can’t find any restoration guides on completing the trucks.
I would sincerely appreciate any guidance or direction to any manuals.
I will add some pictures soon.
Thanks
Pat Roberts
954-850-6797
West Palm Beach FL.

 

[Clem Clement]

My council is to leave it untouched for at least a year. Fix the safety items first (Brakes/tires/lighting, steering. Then drive her and listen to her. She will tell her what she needs.

Trucks are working vehicles. A dent or two, and crack or wrinkle are badges of courage. I love a perfectly restored truck, but for my retired dollar, let me at a work truck. "Uncle Raeman" is a loose collection of 3 trucks, a ton of coat hangers for patching metal, and many a junk yard raid. I'm still happily working on him. Adding a '38 dump truck shroud is in progress.
Please don't be upset with me.

 

[nelsb01]

Blueline;
The holes in the frame rails determine how the bed is mounted. The wood blocks are at the rear cross member. There are 4 bolts per side.
There has been a previous discussion on the rear bed blocks -- do a search of this forum.
Recommend that you do not have the gas tank filler attached when placing the box on the frame. Also, having the panels that go on both sides above the running boards installed is required, as they are very difficult to add once the bed is in place.
There are web pads that go between bed supports and frame. These are easy to make or available from many suppliers.

 

[JM 35 Sedan]

Thanks for all the input and pics and a well written piece by Fe26. I have a Model T with original paint etc and nothing compares to the original patina.

It sounds like I should cancel plans for a 350 crate motor in the truck...JUST KIDDING!!!

I'd love to own a truck like yours, and make no mistake, it would stay exactly like you found yours except for making it mechanically sound and safe to drive.

 

[bpaupst]

Hi all, I am working on building a 1936 ford pickup and would love to see any resto progress pics and info on them. Im having a lot of trouble finding it all. Any one able to help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Also, any way to tell the difference between the passenger truck and the 1 1/2 ton pickup?

 

[bpaupst]

Hi all, I am working on building a 1936 ford pickup and would love to see any resto progress pics and info on them. Im having a lot of trouble finding it all. Any one able to help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Also, any way to tell the difference between the passenger truck and the 1 1/2 ton pickup?

 

[Vanspeed]

My ‘35 pickup was built to keep it looking old. I had to sell it before finishing it but the reaction it had to people was unreal. I vote for leaving as much alone as possible. Can you remove the primer? I have seen cars that were covered in primer that was carefully removed to reveal an honest old patina’d paint job underneath that is impossible to replicate.

 

[Adam/Mill Valley CA]

I firmly believe pickups should be working trucks:


1100 lbs of riprap
1/2 ton truck
1 willing wife


No problem!


PS-no whitewalls


Adam

 

[Jeff/Illinois]

Adam....ouch brother!!

Get a new F-150 don't hurt that '36 you never know I may be buying it one day

Just kidding, nice truck always loved the 'look' of your truck!! It just sits right.

Jeff

 

[Adam/Mill Valley CA]

Jeff, it has a nice thick rubber mats protecting the bed floor and sides, but I don't like to baby it-plenty of nicks and scratches. How's your '35?
Adam

 

[Talkwrench]

Yup you can use them too..

 

[Jeff/Illinois]

Jeff, it has a nice thick rubber mats protecting the bed floor and sides, but I don't like to baby it-plenty of nicks and scratches. How's your '35?
Adam

Doing well, right now it's too hot in NW Illinois to drive it much, waiting for cooler days

I have the dist. out right now being gone thru, seems like the condensor shorted out and fried the points at least that is what I came down to with my Fluke meter. I was coming home from a neighboring farm town a few weeks ago and it slowly sputtered out and lost power. I had to get flat-bedded home, no big deal and I was only about 4 miles away.

Great little truck they are a blast to drive! The sound of a Flathead Ford is pretty unique.

We had a '37 Ford PU that I used to haul stuff in, and I had put a heavy rubber mat down in it too. One day I was hauling home some bags of Redi-mix. I had the truck loaded a bit too much, a guy drove up beside me and hollered 'Your tire is smoking' The truck's fender was rubbing on the left rear tire! I was more careful after that.

Take care

 

[Jeff/Illinois]

Yup you can use them too..

Neat!! Looking good!

 

[Jeff/Illinois]

My ‘35 pickup was built to keep it looking old. I had to sell it before finishing it but the reaction it had to people was unreal. I vote for leaving as much alone as possible. Can you remove the primer? I have seen cars that were covered in primer that was carefully removed to reveal an honest old patina’d paint job underneath that is impossible to replicate.

I remember your truck. It was really sharp!! I only wish I had been the one who bought it. Hope they kept it original and didn't chop it up.