I really should’ve started this thread long ago, but I take solace in the fact that it would have started almost 13 years ago and many would’ve lost interest some time back (keep in mind, I’m still not done)! As I think I’m nearing the finish line with ‘mater’, I thought it worthwhile to at least share a “95%” update 🤪 So it’s now time to finish up the back half of the truck and hopefully the last 5% doesn’t take ??? years!
I’m also looking for ideas for the bed. I’d like to haul a car but really don’t want to use anything but a fine wood to make (including wood ramps). I have the ability to cut any size timber and would like it to emulate a timber frame cabin with wood pins and all to hold together. Any/all suggestions are welcome! She’s serial number 1001, so I really want to make something special...
Nice find. On the speedo needle color. Either it was changed out at some point (not likely given the history you stated), or GM used leftover parts on the big trucks. I know that Ford back in the Model A era used a lot of leftover parts on their larger Model AA trucks. I had a cab off a '30 AA that had the quarter turn gas cap, but it was a '29 style "Crackerbox" cab. The '28-29's had threaded gas caps.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
