| DeeW | -- 01-29-2013 @ 6:39 AM |
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I recently purchased a 1/2 ton Ford cab with no Title/Ownership to restore. I was told it was a 1941. Are there any differences between a 40-41 or later to 47? I only have the cab and would like to verify that it is in fact a 41. I am on a quest for parts for this project and need to know what year I am dealing with. I will also need this info when I apply for a replacement Ownership (Ontario, Canada).
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| rotorwrench | -- 01-29-2013 @ 5:56 PM |
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There are differences but there aren't many. The 40/41 cabs had no provision for fuel fill since the fuel tank was under the bed. The 42/47 models had the fuel filler in the passenger side behind the door below the belt line. I think the 40 models have a distinct dash and the later models are more flat. The 42/47 models have a bead on the lower inside of the door that the older models don't. There was a difference in the door glass between 40 & 41. It seems like there was a metal frame around the glass that may have started in 41 but the 42/47 have it for sure. The 40 & 41 are a lot alike and can share a lot of stuff but the 42/47 had a different frame so the front sheet metal of the 40/41 won't work with the later frame well. This message was edited by rotorwrench on 1-31-13 @ 7:03 AM
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| alanwoodieman | -- 01-29-2013 @ 6:52 PM |
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is the Ford script on the dash on a raised, stamped in panel (1940 0nly) or is it an applied panel-usually chrome plated no raised panel? 42 up cabs had a bracket welded on both sides of the cowl to attach the fenders to--40/41 the fenders were bolted to the cab with 4 or 5 bolts
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| jal9846 | -- 01-30-2013 @ 3:11 PM |
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Just to tag onto some of the feedback so far. The main differences are as follows: 1940/41 No filler Neck hole in cab for 1/2 ton p/u. Big truck cabs did have filler neck hole behind passenger door. Raised panel stamped in center of dash with 2 holes for where a "Ford" nameplate would attach. 1940 used die cash name plate, 41 used stamped stainless plate. Door inner panels difference shape, no window frames 42/47 Filler neck hole behind passenger door Flat dash in center with no holes Window frames around door glass (late 42-47) Welded bracket on cowl for fender attachment
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| unclemark | -- 02-24-2013 @ 11:25 AM |
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Another difference between the 40/41 and 42/47 cabs it the seam where the cab is joined to the back panel. The 40/41's are leaded seams, the later are not.
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