Hi,I hope this is the correct place to post a message as a newbie. I have just bought my first old truck. Its a 1938 11/2 ton flatbed with grain sides on it. when I figure out how to get the pics off this grrrr phone, I will post some. This is my first old truck so I have been reading on this sight for several weeks. I will wear you guys out with questions before its over.
Edited: Got the pix posted further down in this thread. Thanks for the help fellas.
Last edited by Peggy M; 11/12/202312:34 AM. Reason: added more info to the title
Welcome to the stovebolt. I like 38 grain side trucks. Mine had them when I got it.
Ask your questions in the proper area and someone will be there to give help.
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Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
Get off the phone and use a real computer to post your photos. Much simpler. Instructions are in the left margin of every page unless you’re on a cell phone, then you can’t see them.
Last edited by Peggy M; 11/12/202312:33 AM.
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Welcome to Stovebolt and congrats on your truck. Love that style. Any questions, just ask in the garage forums and we will do the rest. Be sure to check out BIG BOLT Forum.
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IRich I was thinking of the truck and dont remember the farmall model. It is also for sale and I can call the owner for anyone interested. Like the truck, it was another project he never got around to....
Love the 38. You are lucky to have a complete grill, hood ornament and both headlight stands.
Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
Hi Wayne and 37 barn find. Been hid there since 1986. Yes , i was totaly amazed all the trimmings were there right down to the license plate brackets.Bowtie emblem was missing on right hand hood but when I dug around in the mouse nests in the dash, I found it along with the wiper arm! Did you notice the key was still in the ignition? He said it was drove in and parked there35 yrs ago! I am just wanting to stabilize the rust and get it running for now. Am gonna take off that rotten stake bed and hopefully build a new wood bed no wider than the cab. I need return springs and at least 2 oil seals and better rebuild the brake cylinders while I am that deep into it.It would be nice to see it roll but even nicer to make sure it will stop.
A narrow bed like that would leave the rear wheels exposed. You would need to fab some type of fenders. Just my opinion.
Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
I was wondering about that myself. That's way down the road. If i get get her on the ro okad by spring I will have plenty of time to study out that bed.
