Texas Skunk Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just joined. In final stages of restoring, from ground up, a 1938 Ford 81C pickup. Restoring to, as close as I can, original specifications. 85 HP V8 with .030 overbore, otherwise stock but fully rebuilt. Unusual 4 speed transmission and God Awful green seat. Paint is Bright Coach Maroon, M1758 Yeah, cheated a bit, two part vs the old enamel. Retained 6 volt but switched to negative ground so I could use more modern lighting. Stromberg 97 carb. Retained the Divers Helmet distributor. 600x16 tires on original artillery rims. Also fused each circuit vs the old one 20 amp fuse the Henry used. Added turn signals. Will post photos when complete. PS: Came across an old bulb style Lorraine Appleton spotlight but painted OD green with black handle. No chrome. Works great but all info I can find is with chrome head and ivory handle. Maybe a WWII military model? Anyone know? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Welcome and please post some pics of your truck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Skunk Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 Will do as soon as ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 8 hours ago, Texas Skunk said: Just joined. In final stages of restoring, from ground up, a 1938 Ford 81C pickup. Restoring to, as close as I can, original specifications. 85 HP V8 with .030 overbore, otherwise stock but fully rebuilt. Unusual 4 speed transmission and God Awful green seat. Paint is Bright Coach Maroon, M1758 Yeah, cheated a bit, two part vs the old enamel. Retained 6 volt but switched to negative ground so I could use more modern lighting. Stromberg 97 carb. Retained the Divers Helmet distributor. 600x16 tires on original artillery rims. Also fused each circuit vs the old one 20 amp fuse the Henry used. Added turn signals. Will post photos when complete. PS: Came across an old bulb style Lorraine Appleton spotlight but painted OD green with black handle. No chrome. Works great but all info I can find is with chrome head and ivory handle. Maybe a WWII military model? Anyone know? WELCOME! Where are you in our great state? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Welcome from Texas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Welcome aboard. And we don't mind if your truck isn't 100% finished. We love to see pictures of projects and works in progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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