40-41 ford pickup picture thread

The passenger car and the pickup share the same drivetrain and radiator. The "truck" is a different animal all together.

 

I do know that, but from what I can tell, the truck radiator is simply taller than the car/pickup radiator by maybe 4". I'm curious if it will fit in place of the car/pickup radiator without significant changes to the fenders or hitting the hood.

My pickup is a completely disassembled basket case right now, so I have nothing to measure against.

 

I would measure the clearance of the hood for you bit I no longer have the truck. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

 

Rare Deluxe Model...

 

My truck has a larger than stock radiator - but I am not sure what it is out of. It measures 28" high.
The lower chin pan has been extended a couple of inches by a previous owner so that the upper radiator hoses align. The lowers are copper pipe made to reach the lower radiator ports.

 

The radiator does not stick up too far because of the shape of the hood above it. The hood angles in quite sharply, there is not much room for anything taller than the stock rad.

 

It's been a long time since I've posted anything on my '40 PU build...Life gets in the way and I've had my share..But I'm still working on the Ol'Gal, here's a few update photos...I've been away from this site so long I forgot how to make a post on here..I'm Old!

 

Craig, it's good to see you are still working on that truck. I recently brought some parts home from the paint shop. Looks like I will be assembling mine this Winter. Love pickups with side boards!

 

Runner up!!!

unner

 

Hi Marty...That's a Perfect Color for your PU and I Love the Custom Metal Sideboards and Header piece by the Cab..Also..You did an Awesome Job on Pat's Track T Roadster, my favorite Track Roadster of all time! Thanks Marty...cw.

 

Here's a little Detail work under the Hood on my 40 PU, I made some new Radiator/Inner Fender Support pieces and cleaned up the Cowl to Hood Hinges...I think I have have OCD?

 

Those drilled hood hinges are top shelf!

 

bought my 40 long time ago because it was a high dollar build a western truck all of its life and a great driver. never got excited about the new school flames.when I bought it I took the chrome wheels off and put on old school torque thrust and changed valve covers an air cleaner etc. anyway just had the front fenders and hood painted to ditch the flames and going with red steelies 47 merc hubcaps and big whites next. before and after pictures. the purple coupe shows well with red steelies and big whites . the purple coupe shows well with red steelies and big whites

 

I like the changes PONTNAK123..looking good.

 

Your truck looks great!