My new old Model B

Thanks Charlie, but I'm not sure I get it all though. Is this a model B, is it a BB? Does the vin let us know that it is a 32? It has a bolt in firewall.
 
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Thanks Charlie, but I'm not sure I get it all though. Is this a model B, is it a BB? Does the vin let us know that it is a 32? It has a bolt in firewall.
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If it is a big truck it is a model BB. You should talk to a few of the big truck guys and see what they are calling them (maybe they call them a Model BB with a 4 cylinder but I don't know). The big truck BB could have also come with a V8 but this was unusual. The pickups were model B. All '32's had a bolt in firewall. The engine was completed in March of 1932 so it is safe to say it is a '32. I think the '33-'34 firewalls were welded in but I hope someone will post to confirm this.

Charlie Stephens
 
Some interesting information there, thanks. My pickup has a V8 chassis number, but has a 4-cylinder fitted, and I was curious about the bellhousing number of AAB5034848, but now know the answer!
 
Thanks for correcting me on the doors. I was thinking that because of the extra line on the back of 33 - 34 cabs the doors were different also. You guys were right and I was wwwrrrrr ,as Fonzey used to say. Here is a link to a VIN ID page on a site with lots of info on 32 trucks. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABenginenumbers.htm
Finding good usable tires for a AA or BB is very difficult.
Tom H
 
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Hey guys, its been a long time, life gets in the way. The truck now has 6 brand new Denmans 6.50 20s. Had all the wheels and rings sandblasted and painted too. It looks real sweet. I also replaced all the wood on the bed. I now have two spare doors that I picked up that are both in need of help, but nothing a welder cant fix. I'll try and get some pics soon. Getting ready to try and register it.
 
Yes, its great here. Long story on the tires. I had gotten four, and then they went out of business. I was finally able to locate two more but white walls, so I ended up making them the rear outsides with the white wall turned in and I painted it black. No one will ever know... If I remember wherever I found them had some more but again, only white walls. And that was last year or the year before at least.
 
We all hope to see some photos soon and those model B's are sweet! I have a V8 in my '34 and also have a '37 1 1/2 ton dump. TRUCK ARE THE BEST!!
 
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