I have had several members ask about the speaker grill stash box that I installed in my 40 dash. It comes in either 1 1/8 or 2 1/8" deep box. It also comes with the weld in plate ready to fill the radio hole. When the speaker grill is in the up position there are two little ball checks that hold it in place. I dug up some photos of the install. I'm not sure what I will mount in there yet. Maybe my heater controls. Easy, I do live in Idaho! As you can see by my avatar it is needed.
Another area I have been working on is the interior panels in the cab. Being a retired upholster Im a big fan of using the 1/8 <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com<img src=" /><st1:stockticker>ABS</st1:stockticker> plastic paneling for the door panels, kick panels, rear panels and the headliner. It is water proof and holds its shape when attached and can be heated with a hot gun to bend into areas without putting pressure on the panel. There is also an area around the front door pillar post that is difficult to make look finished. In my black truck the last owner just used chrome washers and screws to attach the wind lace in that area. In the 40 Ford cars there is a metal filler panel that screws in to window opening before the front windshield molding is screwed in place. This panel can be covered to match the interior and butts up against the door weather striping. As you can see I made a pattern of this area and made fillers out of <st1:stockticker>ABS</st1:stockticker>. It can be heated and formed to fit the pillar post and finished as the cars did. I made a pattern for the headliner and installed that. The front slips under the header and the back curves easily with the <st1:stockticker>ABS</st1:stockticker> and held in place with just a couple screws in the back. The rear panel around the rear widow will cover those up. All this can be covered with materials and glued in place in any design you want.
That looks good with the ABS. The uph guy that did my coupe did the same type of set up also. I am going to try to do myself on my 40 pickup so thanks for the great photos and build posting MJ.
No problem. Here is a link to a thread I did, using ABS for door panels; http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=318310
Yes same place. I just got my bed (6 weeks) and also waiting for the pockets. Suppose to be shipped out today by his supplier because he don't make those. Will see. Bed sides look good but not impressed with the front panel and lower rear panel. Front panel is square at the top and not round like the originals. I will have to do something there to fix that. Update; 1/26/11 Got a call today that he was just ordering my pockets. Seems he was so in debt that his suppliers would not ship until they were paid. After several phone calls I finally had to turn him into his local BBB to get action. What a class act for a supplier. That seem to work for Mack Hils sent a note that he had ordered them for me to be drop shiped this week.
As you can see the snow is gone and it has been in the 40's this last week. I got my frame back from the powder coaters today. I did it in coffee tan. Now maybe I can get back to work in the next few weeks.
Thanks all. Engine stands works great. Just have to put a larger wheel on back due to the rearward angle they design into them for a heavy motor. It was a life saver when I was grinding and etc. and when I'm done I still can use them for what they were designed for.
I like the color you selected for your frame, Mel. Your pickup should really compliment your black `40 daily driver when its all finished. The nailhead is a great choice for power. Can't wait to see it one of these first days. Scott
Frame looks real good! I'm watching closely as I'm about two weeks behind you in building a my low budget daily driver 40 ford pickup.
Several of you have asked for a tech on installing the rear springs and hangers. Just muggled through that and started one. Here- http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=557363
I spent a little time bolting things back on the frame this weekend. Hopfuly the last time. Just kidding myself, right?
Presently it's slated for a 94 S10 4.3V6 and 5-speed, carb'd, dropped 32 axle, db, Speedway 4-bar front, PS, 8" 66 Mustang rear w/3:50 gearset and Granada/Monarch rear brake drums and shoes (more braking power using their 2" shoe setup vs the early 'Stang 1 3/4" shoe since I might have a class III hitch on it able to haul 3000 lbs or so - basically my 32 on a light trailer), trying to stay early 60s/shop truck style on the look of the body, stance, and interior. It will have AC but hidden under the seat and a 46-48 series Ford car heater/defroster off the f-wall, stock looking 40 Ford gauges, 40 steering wheel, b-walls, rings(?) and center bullets off of a set of chromed wheels I had from the mid 60s, paint is a 40 Ford color w/patina on the exterior for a primered effect by using a flattener in the paint. This is all the plan at least - we'll see what evolves as time goes on. I'm kind of at a stand still now while the "honey-do" house projects list gets done. But here are some other pics "as it sits" at the moment. Love your build, BTW ....
Nothing wrong with a V6 and 5 speed with today’s gas prices. It's amazing the amount of power you can pull out of those baby motors.
Yesterday I dropped off the 401 to the machinist to start on the rebuild. Put a little time in today and got the front end together.
It was time for a little plumbing. I spent a couple days running the brake lines and gas line. I hate working with 3/8 steel gas lines. Snowed again last night so will take a day off.
In so far as the interiors of 40 p-ups - they aren't too hard to do your own interior for as long as you are OK with a more utilitarian style/look. I used brown fiberboard for patterns, bought some thin foam for backing (like headliner material only denser), bought the material to closely match the seat out of the local upholstery/sewing shop, and made and upholstered everything myself - less than $350, including the seat - 3rd seat out of a 94 Chevy suburban - fits in there like it was made for it! I also used the upper console out of the same vehicle - put my AC controls in it, working lights. I also did my own bed wood - bought the hardwood from Home depot and already had the strips - cost me, total, less than $200. All just another way of doing/looking at a project ....
Beautiful work and ideas. What brand of M II suspension are you using? I'm doing a '41 International and have looked at many threads here for opinions on M II set ups.
I also plan on doing my own interior using an S-10 pickup seat. I did the interior in my 40 Ford coupe. Yours looks nice. Here is a tech I did on doing panels and headliners. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=318310 I used the TCI unit in the last two 40's I have done. My coupe drives nice and sure the pickup will as well because the chassis is set up exactly the same. The only difference is the pickup will be running power steering.
Sadly, I bought the truck solely for the purpose of "flipping" it - I did alot more work on it than I ever thought I would but the end result was worth it. I sold the truck several years ago to finance a semester at college for the daughter - it went to PA and then was resold at a later time to I do not know where.
Quote: Originally Posted by TomT In so far as the interiors of 40 p-ups - they aren't too hard to do your own interior for as long as you are OK with a more utilitarian style/look. I used brown fiberboard for patterns, bought some thin foam for backing (like headliner material only denser), bought the material to closely match the seat out of the local upholstery/sewing shop, and made and upholstered everything myself - less than $350, including the seat - 3rd seat out of a 94 Chevy suburban - fits in there like it was made for it! I also used the upper console out of the same vehicle - put my AC controls in it, working lights. I also did my own bed wood - bought the hardwood from Home depot and already had the strips - cost me, total, less than $200. All just another way of doing/looking at a project .... I also plan on doing my own interior using an S-10 pickup seat. I did the interior in my 40 Ford coupe. Yours looks nice. Here is a tech I did on doing panels and headliners. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=318310 Hey, MJ40's, I am no where in your league when it comes to upholstery! Nice tech article BTW and I will probably use some of your ideas on my present 40 p-up project. I never checked the width of an S10 bench seat to see how it fits in he 40 p-up - the 3rd seat out of the suburbans works well from 92-98 I believe the range is. I also have a 96 Mazda MPV 3rd rear seat that has the correct size going into my project. When I get back on it I'll post a build for it. Love them 40 Ford p-ups ....
Beautiful work! That frame is almost too pretty to cover up with a body. I like that color choice too, is the body going to be the same color? Those are some great tech articles, keep 'em coming.
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