The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk 39 / 40 Hood Trim Information

I've been actively seeking the hood side trim pieces for my 39 for over 10 years. A set on Ebay looks like it will go for over $200.00. None of the parts places seem to have them either. At that point it would be easier to find a complete truck.

Does anyone think that it would be possible to fabricate these pieces?

I have someone who can make metal parts if I can give him a detailed drawing. Is it possible for someone who has these pieces loose to snap some detailed photos and email them to me along with length and height? Also, what do the attachment clips look like?

With that information I am pretty sure I could draw up a detailed drawing in CADD and post the whole experiment to the site if I can get it to work.

Thoughts? Am I crazy (likely)? Is there a source I am missing that might have these?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

i might have an extra set, I know that i have an extra set of hood doors, but not sure what is hanging off them, or even what kind of shape they are in.... i'll also have to figure out how much i have into them...

I'm going up into the attic this week, so i'll have a look around.

Probably aught to move this into the swap meet so i dont get yelled at for selling in the forums.

Rusty,

I truly appreciate the help. I posted in the swap meet with no response. I'm not looking for show quality, just something for a good driver. Please email me - thanks!

Jonathan

I have a set off the hood on my 40 half ton. I will be glad to take a photo tomorrow to send you.
I fabricated a set for the hood of an LA Case tractor a couple of years ago and they looked great.

Are they much different than the ones on the '41 thru '46 hoods?

I think the 41-46 had three bars? The 39-40 is kind of a tweener when it comes to style. The 39 shared many items with the 38-37 like gauges, interior colors etc. The 40, while nearly identical to the 39 has a larger top bar on the grill, parking lights, sealed beam headlights, the 41-46 dash, and a wider bed. The unique part of these two trucks were the hood ornament, the hood trim and the grill design.

I love the design of the art-decos, but the 39/40's still have that 'older' look with the headlamps separate from the fenders.

I took a look at the hood doors, they have all the parts there, and the trim pieces are ok.. other than some scratches and at least a few dings...

Rusty,

Thanks for the info. I'll email you so we don't get into any issues by the posting being in this forum.

Thanks!

Jonathan