jaysm35a2 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 A friend of mine found a 1939 Ford truck for sale , I figured some of you guys might want to see it. He thinks its all original , missing the radiator and front grill. The owner says it runs. And the interior he said looks perfect. Its for sale near Raleigh , NC Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 2 more pictures Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-83780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 hehe,looks like someone ripped off the grill,and radiator,,thats messed up,,,cute little truck,,im sure someone would want it,,,too old for me.lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-83782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Nice truck, I see the radiator and shroud are in front of the 5th wheel Check out the last 2 photos .. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-83795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Nice truck, I see the radiator and shroud are in front of the 5th wheel Check out the last 2 photos ..ok,i noticed the shroud,,now i see the goose neck,,looks like an older restoration,,,...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-83796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 It does look like a older resto. And I do see the rad and shroud. Needs a grill that can be found, anyone think this is a original tractor? Ive never seen a 5th wheel like that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-83803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Looks kind of strange. What's the deal with the front discharge mixer in the background of the third picture? Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-83804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 A local mixer company has a fleet of them near by. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-83825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 It does look like a older resto. And I do see the rad and shroud. Needs a grill that can be found, anyone think this is a original tractor? Ive never seen a 5th wheel like that. Looks like the 5th wheel was added,it's got a fresh home made rear crossmember and the remains of the bolts holding on the wood body spacers in the 2nd to last photos. From what I know ,the tractors were short wheel base in the 30's and 40's to deal with the length laws. Still a cool truck to put a F350 pick up box on. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-83831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 These 2 Fords are sitting on rt. 460 east of Petersburg, just before you get to the Food Lion distribution center. Don't know if they're for sale or not, but they're pretty neat looking old trucks.. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-84519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 i could deal with that red one,,,rather have the falcon,,but too much cancer,lol..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-84643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 i could deal with that red one,,,rather have the falcon,,but too much cancer,lol..bobFalcon looks to have an old style 4 point roll bar and altered wheelbase..hmmmmmmmmmm Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-84715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Falcon looks to have an old style 4 point roll bar and altered wheelbase..hmmmmmmmmmmyou know thats very interesting,,,might be just the camera angle,,dont really care for that,,,was looking at a cherryed out 64 VWbus,,couple weeks ago,at a car show,this thing was absolutely immaculate,,but it was shortened way down,,,im not gonna say he ruined it,,,just dont see the point,,,you know its gotta be alotta work.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-84723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 you know thats very interesting,,,might be just the camera angle,,dont really care for that,,,was looking at a cherryed out 64 VWbus,,couple weeks ago,at a car show,this thing was absolutely immaculate,,but it was shortened way down,,,im not gonna say he ruined it,,,just dont see the point,,,you know its gotta be alotta work.bob Altered Wheel base was pre Funnycar. Changed the center of gravity and was supposed to help weight tranfser, good for racing bad for street. (don't ask how I know) Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-84732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Altered Wheel base was pre Funnycar. Changed the center of gravity and was supposed to help weight tranfser, good for racing bad for street. (don't ask how I know)AF/X series? I like the series myself.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-84734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 AF/X series? I like the series myself.RobYes, A/fx , B/fx or C/fx depending on c.i and fuel ......not fx the series Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-84759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Altered Wheel base was pre Funnycar. Changed the center of gravity and was supposed to help weight tranfser, good for racing bad for street. (don't ask how I know)well thats very interesting,,thanks i didnt know that.guess if nothing else would lighten it up..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-84766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Yes, A/fx , B/fx or C/fx depending on c.i and fuel ......not fx the series Yup, a friend of mine in a little "hole in the wall" town owns Arlen Vanke's altered 65 660 Dodge. Still has a hemi engine that was actually campaigned with Chrysler money too.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-84770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Yup, a friend of mine in a little "hole in the wall" town owns Arlen Vanke's altered 65 660 Dodge. Still has a hemi engine that was actually campaigned with Chrysler money too.RobSure like to see that! "Akron Arlen" Vanke and "Arnie the Farmer" Beswick were heros to me in the 60's and 70's. My father ran a D/gas 55 chevy in the 60's that I ran on the street from the 70's til now, and I crewed on Marinos Italian Ices '72 Challenge A/fc. interesting cars than, not cookie cutter blobs like now. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-85042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Sure like to see that! "Akron Arlen" Vanke and "Arnie the Farmer" Beswick were heros to me in the 60's and 70's. My father ran a D/gas 55 chevy in the 60's that I ran on the street from the 70's til now, and I crewed on Marinos Italian Ices '72 Challenge A/fc. interesting cars than, not cookie cutter blobs like now. PaulIf you knew Arnie, you probably knew a guy named Larry Nien also. I ran with his kids, (Larry jr, Robbie, Mitch) when I was young. Larry built a LOT of Pontiac 421 "Super Duty" engines that would hold up to the rigors of drag racing. He actually ran a 62 Bonnevile named "Weekend Warrior" for several years and we spent some time wrenching on it.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-85045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 If you knew Arnie, you probably knew a guy named Larry Nien also. I ran with his kids, (Larry jr, Robbie, Mitch) when I was young. Larry built a LOT of Pontiac 421 "Super Duty" engines that would hold up to the rigors of drag racing. He actually ran a 62 Bonnevile named "Weekend Warrior" for several years and we spent some time wrenching on it.Rob I met Arnie Beswick at the UDRA Summer Nationals in 1970 when he ran a GTO funnycar, and again a few years ago at Cacklefest in E town. I followed him and Arlen mainly because the both ran Pontiac Tempests at one time. I some what recall the Weekend Warrior. Here in the N.Y. area the Poncho expert was and still is Nunzi Romano in Brooklyn and Royal Pontiac Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20194-39-ford-tractor/#findComment-85201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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