'38 one ton cab mounting blocks

[revenski]

I'm looking for any information regarding cab mounting blocks for a '38 one ton. The frame is not the same as a 1/2 ton, and the blocks would be unique. I had no wood in the truck when I got it to work from.

 

[51504bat]

Post your question over on the FTE (Ford Truck Enthusiasts 1947 and older): http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum42/
There have been posts about big truck mounting blocks.

 

[gundoca]

I made my own from some old oak pallets and a band saw. Fortunately, I had the old ones for templates. The front in the two first pictures are the tapered ones, the furthest bolt to the front I used some old cut valve springs for movement. Sorry I don't have pictures for the front as it is masked for paint. The rear is approximately a 2x4 spanning from one side to the other. The center is basically shims, 1 and 1/4" by 4" on each side. I used some thin (1/8") bias ply rubber between wood and metal all around.

 

[revenski]

Thanks to both of you. All this is great since it gives me more to work with.
Bob