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Greetings all,

What good fortune it is find you guys!

I have a 38 3/4 ton flat bed I've been tinkering with for a few years but I really need something larger for my business. Rumor has it, there is a 36 1 1/2 ton flatbed for sale in a neighoring town but before I go ringing someone's bell I'd like to ask you all some questions.

The overall length was reported to be approx. 18'. What is the ball-park weight of this long wheel-base truck?

Where is the gas tank and the filler neck/cap?

Are there any accurate looking replacement wheels for the old split rims. It has dual rear wheels.

I really am glad you guys are here... Thanks in advance.

Jer

welcome to the bolt... where in "west texas" are you at?

my 44 1.5 ton is about 22' long with the bed weighs in at around 6000 lbs (guess-tamate)

most likely gas tank is under seat...

I asked a similar question to the split rims question a while back... search for my ID and you should be able to find the thread... I just went ahead and replaced the tires on the split rims at a local truck tire shop that was used to dealing with the split rims... 8.25 by 20 tires cost me about 130 a piece.

-Mike R.

If the split rims are in good shape you won't have any problem with them. All you need is a tire shop that knows how to handle them. If they are seated properly they are safe.

Greetings all,

What little I know(?) about 1936 trucks is just what I've read. On my '38 the gas tank filler neck extends through the passenger side of the cab to the outside. Where is the filler neck located on the 36, inside, outside?

Fahr, I'm in the process of moving from central Texas out to Fort Davis, Marfa or Alpine. It depends on what I can find that I can afford... Right now, I'm renting a place in Fort Davis until I can get my place in central Texas sold.

Are there any vintage truck or car events in this area? I noticed Fort Stockton in your sig line.

Were any of you able to visit the wrecking yard in Grand Falls before it went away? What a place... rows and rows and rows of complete vehicles that the old boy wouldn't part out... plenty of parts too, of course.

Really glad to find you all.

Jer

westtex36-welcome aboard. I have a 36 1/2 ton and the gas tank is under the bed at the rear of the truck. There is a high and low cab for 36. The high cab has all wood frame in cab and doors. Much more involved for restoration. Check out the gallery link at top of page for pictures. Questions are welcomed.

Ft. Stockton is where the truck came from and lived most of it's life, and for a while I was commuting out to work on it about once a month long drive from Austin, but worth it. my wife has family out that way so it was mostly to visit them.

I've never actually lived out there buyt my wife and her whole family has and some of them still do.

-Mike R.

The 1937 model is the only one that actually has a split seat. This is so you can raise the cushion/seat on the passenger side,unscrew the gas cap and fill the tank...which sits directly under the seat. This is the only model like this. Its not bad if you like riding on top of liquid dynamite I finally gave in last week and agreed to relocate my tank just to suit the family!!

On my 38 1 1/2 ton the bottom seat cushion is split with the back one piece

Left over parts maybe from previous year.It also has the 37 style oil pump rather than the the 38 manuel calls for.