How I came into this project wasn't because I was looking for one, but it just kind of one of those things that you just can't pass on. About two years ago I had a booth at the Puyallup swap meet, I had a lot of '40-'41 Ford p/u parts for sale and had a very successful weekend. During this swap meet, there was a guy who bought several items from me, and told me he had a '40 project he was trying to sell. Long story, but I ended up buying his project...he made me such a good deal, I couldn't pass it up. Interesting, all of the parts he bought from me, came with the truck. It has a 364 Buick Nailhead, Ford 8.75 rear end, and oddly a C3 a/t. So here is the project (ninth '40-'41 Ford p/u for me).
Had a chance to take it apart, and was glad to see the frame has zero rust. The reason I put it in this forum is because of the MII front end, and I'll be running radial tires, and an alternator, so won't be 100% traditional.
Dude, that is a great starting point! You know these trucks better than anyone, I like it! Keep this thread updated, I will be watching. And thanks again for all the help on my truck build.
Thanks, you're welcome on any help I provided on your build. I'm no expert on these trucks, but have learned some things just by having owned/working on so many. This won't be in the same league as your truck, but should be fun.
I send Joel a message on that template. I am enjoying your new build thread. I am sure it will turn out nice.
I thought I'd fire up the engine, before I pulled it to do some detail work on the engine chassis, etc.. Hooked up a mechanical oil pressure gauge 50 psi at idle, 60 psi at higher rpm, no odd noises, and no smoke....feeling good about that.
That is HUGE! It reminds me when Forest Gump was talking about the Apple stock Lt. Dan bought for them, He was telling the old dame on the park bench that Lt. Dan told him that they wouldn't have to worry about money. And Forest added "so that's one less thing". You got one less worry.
Had a chance to pull the engine and transmission, was told it was a 322 with a C3 transmission. Turns out the engine is a 364, and the transmission is a turbo 350. The adaptor used was a Bendtsen's, which is a nice piece (I see Bendtsen's was a member here but hasn't been on since 2019). I really like the discovery of these old builds, what was done, how it was done, what was used, etc.
I detailed the engine a bit, replaced oil pan gasket valley pan gasket, timing cover gasket, water pump gasket, etc., and my attempt at polishing the intake manifold....on to the chassis.
The chassis was complete when I bought this project, all of the usual suspects already in place. I removed/inspected/painted, and reinstalled the components. Next step re-install engine.
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