Started this truck awhile back. My first time restoring a pickup.

 

Looks like it would be a good one to start with. Does it have a V8 or 6? Is it a runner? More pics, please.

 

I found the truck in Montana. To answer your question it has a v-8 flat head. I did not realize it was a deluxe until I got it home. I started disassembly and found that every single component, wiring, mechanical, etc. was shot. Every body panel needed huge amounts of work.
I printed off a copy of the workshop manual and the parts book [with the exploded views of all mechanical stuff] and went to work.

 

Tear down went pretty well. As I proceeded I realized that the truck was involved in a head on collision at one point. The front spring brackets were torn off and they welded new ones to the frame. Also the springs were not original. The radiator was replaced with one that actually worked pretty well. The front brakes had all the guts taken out and the brake lines were simply squeezed shut.

 

A few more pictures during tear down. The Ford parts book was very helpful just to see what parts I was missing. Most of the photos I took really helped putting the truck back together. When in doubt take more pictures. Also a large supply of zip lock bags were used and properly labeled. I also made sure I kept every old part off the truck no matter how worn out. While this was my first project of this size I was simply following the sound advice of the members on this forum.

 

Off to a good start. Smart to bag everuthing.

 

Looks like the stock radiator to me

 

Lots of things a person discovers when taking a truck apart. The engine is not original. It had a tag stating it was a sears and roebuk rebuild. Missing the radio. Lots of parts that who knows what there from. In any event we must plow forward.

 

Well, this is where I started from. Sandblasted the frame and used epoxy primer and a good paint. The frame was actually in good shape. Leaving it stock I didn't have to modify anything. I don't know how you guys do it.

 

Coming along, great job!

 

Looking good.

You are making great progress.

Keep up the good work.

 

The brakes were quite a bit more difficult than I thought. The front brakes were gone and to make matters worse all the bits that you need to put it back together were gone too. There is a small spring in the brake components I needed that was simply unavailable. After long searches I finally found a supplier that had one. It was like a miracle. Most of my parts came from either LMC Trucks or Mid-Fifty. I suppose I could have updated the brakes with disc brakes. Of course all the lines and everything else associated with the brakes were in desperate need of replacement. At this early stage I realized how foolish my budget for this restoration was. But for me it was journey getting to the final product and the knowledge you would learn on the way.

 

Tell me about it.

Bigger trucks are a bigger challenge. Especially with specific parts. Looks like you're well on your way.

 

The rear ends of course needed work. Replaced all the seals and bearings. Then blasted and painted everything. Also pins and bushings for the rear springs. Please excuse the photos as I used them for reference only and not necessarily for viewing pleasure.

 

might be just me or tha angle of the pic or a low tire, but that frame looks like it's got a twist in in
front frame rails aren't same height

did you check plumb and square on the frame..
also set the frame shimmed up on jack stands (in the middle of the frame not the ends) with the frame rails level both ways and check
the height of each corner from the floor (if the floor is level)
I know you're a ways past this point but if it ain't plumb and square it
will cause you problems at assembly time...and driving problems..

also check diagonals to check for a rack in the frame (one frame rail further forward than the other)
john