Ebay: Worth a look...Mail Truck!
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DougVieyra
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Now THAT'S what I call an 'original, un-restored'.
An earlier post spoke of an 'Amazing unrestored original "; “One of the very last unrestored examples.” But it had some credibility issues. This one however, is 'the real McCoy'. It truely can be called an "amazing un-restored original; one of the very last unrestored examples."
Now THAT'S what I call an 'original, un-restored'.
An earlier post spoke of an 'Amazing unrestored original "; “One of the very last unrestored examples.” But it had some credibility issues. This one however, is 'the real McCoy'. It truely can be called an "amazing un-restored original; one of the very last unrestored examples."
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Tom Wesenberg
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Man, that is really decent, and worth watching to see how high it goes.
Man, that is really decent, and worth watching to see how high it goes.
C26Pinelake
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I will keep a close watch on it. Wayne
I will keep a close watch on it. Wayne
1955cj5
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Synchro909
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They're only original ONCE. Watch someone restore the life pout of it now.
They're only original ONCE. Watch someone restore the life pout of it now.
Keith True
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That is the governor they were equipped with.
That is the governor they were equipped with.
Phil Brown
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Anybody know what that is between the carb and the intake manifold ?
Ha that was quick
Anybody know what that is between the carb and the intake manifold ?
Ha that was quick
DougVieyra
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The four tires on the ground are Montgomery Wards tires from the 1950-1965 period. However, the spare (from the same period) is from Sears & Roebuck.
To help translated old time words into today's jargon, Wards & Sears.
I did also notice that the driver had a Fulton 'Pull-up' accessory starter mounted on his steering column.
The 'gismo' sandwiched between the Carburetor and the Intake Manifold, I am uncertain of - perhaps a type of 'Fuel Economizer', or 'Governor'. My 'Governor' mounts on the timing gear, but I have seen other configurations.
The four tires on the ground are Montgomery Wards tires from the 1950-1965 period. However, the spare (from the same period) is from Sears & Roebuck.
To help translated old time words into today's jargon, Wards & Sears.
I did also notice that the driver had a Fulton 'Pull-up' accessory starter mounted on his steering column.
The 'gismo' sandwiched between the Carburetor and the Intake Manifold, I am uncertain of - perhaps a type of 'Fuel Economizer', or 'Governor'. My 'Governor' mounts on the timing gear, but I have seen other configurations.
Steve Wastler
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As others state it is a governor, looks to be a 'Handy', the post office dept originally utilized the Hoof brand.
As others state it is a governor, looks to be a 'Handy', the post office dept originally utilized the Hoof brand.
hardtimes
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Thanks for sharing, as brings back memories !!
In mid 60s, I was working for Lockheed Burbank and lived nearby in a bachelor apt ...with the clan ! Next door lived this young couple and he had a beautiful Post Office delivery truck just as this one, only A-1 condition. A great story developed involving that truck and how it affected my life
Thanks for sharing, as brings back memories !!
In mid 60s, I was working for Lockheed Burbank and lived nearby in a bachelor apt ...with the clan
! Next door lived this young couple and he had a beautiful Post Office delivery truck just as this one, only A-1 condition. A great story developed involving that truck and how it affected my life
Steve Wastler
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Not the same one truck that Model T haven had...
Not the same one truck that Model T haven had...
C26Pinelake
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Not if I get it! Wayne
They're only original ONCE. Watch someone restore the life pout of it now.
Not if I get it! Wayne
Steve Plucker
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Were mail trucks built at just One local then shipped to varrious parts of the US?
Does anyone know just how many were built during the Model A/AA years of production?
Pluck
Were mail trucks built at just One local then shipped to varrious parts of the US?
Does anyone know just how many were built during the Model A/AA years of production?
Pluck
Mike V. Florida
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From the Restoration guidelines;
Although the chassis were built by Ford, the “A “ and
”AA" postal vehicle bodies were procured separately
by the Post Office and mounted to the Ford chassis in
several regional Post Office garages. The Post Office
"A" and "AA" sized bodies are illustrated in this
section. The cargo compartment for “AA “ bodies was
200 cubic feet, contrasted to 100 feet for the "A"
bodies. The “AA" body illustrated in this supplement
is the 1929 configuration, whereas the 1931 AA" was
the same size but had three larger panels on the side.
Minor deviations by body builders during production
were possible, but only discernible through detailed
inspection. Other deviations, such as the location and
size of the rear fenders relative to the rear of the cowl,
were different for each or the three Mail Truck
procurements Such variations should not influence
judging. The Mail Truck body was primarily
constructed of oak or white ash. All the wood was
sanded smooth, filled and painted.
From the Restoration guidelines;
Although the chassis were built by Ford, the “A “ and
”AA" postal vehicle bodies were procured separately
by the Post Office and mounted to the Ford chassis in
several regional Post Office garages. The Post Office
"A" and "AA" sized bodies are illustrated in this
section. The cargo compartment for “AA “ bodies was
200 cubic feet, contrasted to 100 feet for the "A"
bodies. The “AA" body illustrated in this supplement
is the 1929 configuration, whereas the 1931 AA" was
the same size but had three larger panels on the side.
Minor deviations by body builders during production
were possible, but only discernible through detailed
inspection. Other deviations, such as the location and
size of the rear fenders relative to the rear of the cowl,
were different for each or the three Mail Truck
procurements Such variations should not influence
judging. The Mail Truck body was primarily
constructed of oak or white ash. All the wood was
sanded smooth, filled and painted.