'32 AAB progress report

[Seabees]

Howdy boys! Figured it was time I made a progress report on the '32 AAB I've been working on. I put the cab on the frame Sunday, and thanks to Newc and Sugarmaker, I've got it tied down. I've had the frame in running condition for a couple years, but my painter quit me midstream , so I had to acquire another. Fast forward 8 months and the cab, hood, doors, fenders, and other misc. parts are painted!! If I can figure it out (again) I'll post some pictures!

 

[Seabees]

Here's a video of the frame running for the first time since 1968. Well, maybe not. "Invalid video".

 

[sugarmaker]

Jack,
Awesome work on the 32! Glad I could help a little. That truck is going to be really nice!
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl

 

[Cool Kat with Hot Car]

So great to see a big truck getting a full restoration. So many are being destroyed to get just the cab and fenders for hot rods. Good job!

 

[Kube]

Very cool!!!

 

[DavidG]

Looks great, congratulations!

 

[Seabees]

Thanks guys, the 'ol heifer was in pretty sad shape. It was last driven in the '60's, then used as a trap wagon (notice the hitch on the front) for several years. It was WAY overloaded with a fuel tank, along with assorted wheat ranch tools. The transmission was about to come completely apart. The lower shaft was all but out of the case. If it had been pulled another 100' it would have destroyed it. As you can see from the picture of the engine, it had sat awhile. It had a Model A Tillitson carb on it, which I replaced with a Model B that I rebuilt. (thank you David Renner!) I believe the engine had been out of time for who knows how long, due to the front timing cover being a Model A engine timing cover. My good friend Jim Brierly gave me the correct B cover, and I was able to time it as it should be. I've learned a lot working on this rig, mostly that anything Ford built in '32 is VERY EXPENSIVE to find parts for!! Notice the pipe fastened to the rear main. I was told by someone, can't remember who, that these were installed to prevent oil from leaking out the rear main when the truck was lifted at the elevator to dump grain.

 

[sugarmaker]

Jack,
Is that Washintgton Blue? Sure looks nice! And the work on the flat bed is wonderful! Keep up the good work on the big truck.
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl

 

[corvette8n]

Looking good, keep the progress pictures coming.

 

[Mart]

looks great! Credit to you.

 

[Model51]

Nice job on your truck. Look forward to seeing it all together and running. I can imagine how hard it is to find '32 big truck parts.

 

[deuce5wndw]

Looks great!

 

[51504bat]

Here's a video of the frame running for the first time since 1968. Well, maybe not. "Invalid video".

You need to post the video to YouTube and then post the link here. Any 13 year should be able to assist with the YouTube posting .

 

[Bob C]

Beautiful work.

 

[Newc]

I understand that the original owners family is involved in this project. Newc

 

[Seabees]

Uh.... I'm a little past 13, but I'll see if I can figure it out!

 

[Seabees]

They are just paying the bills. Thankfully wheat ranchers make a bit more than I do!

 

[Bob C]

Uh.... I'm a little past 13, but I'll see if I can figure it out!

He's not saying anybody over 13 should be able to figure it out
he's saying us old people need our grand kids to help us with
computer and cell phone problems.

 

[Seabees]

https://youtu.be/mMvrJAPKPS4 Here ya go boys, we'll see if it works. Won't be available until tomorrow though, I guess......

 

[sugarmaker]

Seebees,
Sounds just like a 32 Ford big truck to me! Thanks for posting this of the AAB Ford truck and your work!
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl