This
1934 Pickup came from the USA. It was basically stock but had been
updated in the 1950s - badly. Welded on engine mounts, welded on
steering box mount, badly split wishbones and a 1939 pedal box assembly
had been fitted where they'd almost completely cut away the left front
inner leg on the chassis.
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addition the frame had rusted in the typical places, had soldering in
repair patches and accident damage too. The first step after stripping
the vehicle was to have the frame chemically dipped to remove all the
rust and paint.
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original conversion to 1939 pedals had destroyed the left inner
chassis leg. This leg was restored to original and original 1933
pedals were installed utilizing a conversion kit which enables the
original pedals to operate hydraulic brakes. |
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| Although
the frame had been chemically stripped, the sandwiched places had
not been touched. If you don't dismantle your frame this rust
STAYS THERE! In order to remove the rust the outer rails have to
be removed! All remained rust was removed and treated. |
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| Previous
owners had cut holes with a torch. These were welded up as the
truck was to use aero style shocks. |
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| Typical
rust for early Ford V8 frames. The metal was replaced by metal
from a 1940s frame. |
1933-34
front crossmember after restoration |
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here we can see the typical rust which isn't removed by chemically
stripping or sandblasting. Here rusty parts have been replaced
which sound metal from a 1940s frame. |
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| A
previous owner had cut these two holes together. Here a
replacement part is eing welded back in to return the frame to
stock. |
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| Finally
the frame is riveted back together using authentic specification
rivets. |
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is how they split wishbones in the 1950s! The tie rod ends were
restored and used for the new drag link. The wishbone was un-split,
(returned to stock configeration) using a 1932 yoke and two
sections from some previously shortened rear 1936 wishbones. |
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| After
painting and reassembly. The rear axle was rebuilt with new gears.
The hydraulic brake conversion was fitted together with the 1940
hydraulic brakes. |
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| A
stainless steel tank and hydraulic aero style shocks complete the
picture. |
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This
poorly executed steering conversion was eliminated. Using an F1
steering box the car was returned to side steering whilst still
retaining the comfort of the late style box. |
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Having
Ed's Rod Shop restore your rolling chassis is a cost effective way of
ensuring your restored Ford gets finished sooner rather than later. You
can get on with the bodywork, electrics and trim, knowing that the
rolling chassis is in good hands.
This
1934 Ford is now good for another 80+ years of service.
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