| barnsmith | -- 11-08-2010 @ 9:52 AM |
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I recently purchased a titled 1936 truck. I has a split windshield and therefore I was informed that the truck is a 1937 model. However, the grille and radiator are original Henry 1936 parts. Any chance the factory put the truck together this way? All the hardware was fitted correctly. Anybody ever see something like this happen? Bob
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| jerry.grayson | -- 11-08-2010 @ 4:55 PM |
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I do not think that the factory did this. Somewhere between 1936 and present someone made some changes. If you will post the frame number (leave off the last two digits), we can tell you for sure what year the pickup is. The frame number is on the top left close to the steering gear.
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| barnsmith | -- 11-08-2010 @ 7:42 PM |
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Hello Jerry, The VIN is 54743XX. Bob
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| TomO | -- 11-09-2010 @ 7:04 AM |
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The serial number that you provided falls in the range of the 1938 serial numbers. Is this the number from the frame, transmission or the title? Here is a link to a site that has the Ford serial numbers. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_home.htm Tom
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| barnsmith | -- 11-09-2010 @ 11:19 AM |
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Tom, The serial number is frame and title. Can you break down that number for more clairification? Bob
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| barnsmith | -- 11-09-2010 @ 11:43 AM |
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Here is a picture of the truck Bob
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| Stroker | -- 11-09-2010 @ 12:39 PM |
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I'm going to speculate that it is a 38, and the same craftsman who fabricated the new pickup bed thought the 36 grille was better looking than the 38. I do wonder where the giant V8 on the hood side came from. Some interior photos of the instruments (if original) might help date the cab.
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| Stroker | -- 11-09-2010 @ 12:59 PM |
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After looking again, I noticed the hood is a 37, hence the giant V8.
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| TomO | -- 11-11-2010 @ 8:13 AM |
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Bob, the serial number is just that. Ford started the V-8 serial numbers at 18-001 in 1932 and continued the sequence until 1946 when the 221 cu in engine was discontinued in the USA. This link takes you to a site that breaks down the serial numbers into the year of manufacture. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_home.htm Tom
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 11-11-2010 @ 11:09 AM |
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I Think it is a 37 PICK-UP,because the moulding on the cowl and doors match up, 38 and 39 are different, the windshield would fit either 37 or 38 and 39 are all the same, someone installed a 36 NOSE on it, it hard to tell with out more pictures,there are more difference on the inside, my 3 cents worth, 37RAGTOPMAN an KEEP on FORDIN!!!! and if the numbers are from 1938, they used a later frame and running gear,
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| barnsmith | -- 11-13-2010 @ 7:46 AM |
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Here is a picture of the dash. Thanks Bob
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| barnsmith | -- 11-13-2010 @ 7:48 AM |
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And another picture of the dash. Thanks. Bob
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 11-14-2010 @ 2:52 PM |
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looks like a 37 dash to me, also you will note the trip only goes to 99.9 and that is a standard speedo, were as the deluxe cars would go to 999.9 also the starter switch is in the right spot, was wondeirng if you have cable brakes, or brake rods, if it was a original 37 it would have cable brakes, the hand brake would make all 4 wheels lock up I think the 36 nose looks good on the truck,finding the correct nose , might be hard to find if you chose to make it correct, I would leave it alone, my 3 cents worth, 37RAGTOPMAN,
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| barnsmith | -- 11-14-2010 @ 5:19 PM |
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37RAGTOPMAN, The truck had been updated somewhere back in time to juice brakes. There are still old cables underneath, but I have not looked to see if they are attached in any way. I like the '36 grille too, and will use it until I find the '37. I am looking for a correct bed as well. I see there is a decent aftermarket bed offered from MAC's for a about $3k delivered (ouch). However, I am holding out for an original for now. Bob Pic states '36 as it was originally sold that way. This message was edited by barnsmith on 11-14-10 @ 5:21 PM
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