1929 Truck "Future Updates"
A pretty good goal! A quick photoshop comp has the inspiration of “Jake”, Eastwood, and John Logsdon.
As it sits today. Not bad, just not there yet.
THE BUILD:
Hate to loose my old friend, such great memories and adventure. But it’s getting a little worn down, 41k miles (of fun) but excited for the new.
Model TT / Early AA stake bed: A HAMBer had one for sale a few years back and I snagged it. Its the size I wanted like pictured above which can haul cargo 8' x 5' use metal stakes and will be easy to restore (or leave as ) with the exterior dimensions at 100". I’ve moved past hauling kids bikes and needed a larger bed that fills my needs.
The current bed cover is old type cotton tent canvas and I did camp a few times. I need the room, no more feet hanging out of the back on cold nights. A goal would be hitting up Roaring river for camping and fishing… I could make it with this!
AA frame Found a nice, straight, unpitted or damaged late ‘29 frame. Completely different than the regular A frame more like a deuce or ‘34 with slightly thicker metal and 6" side rails. rear springs perfect and still has the spare tire mount.
Front Suspension: AA’s have a much wider spring pocket that must be filled, the camber set in the factory front crossmember is a low degree for a slow heavy truck that wont go over 30 mph. A guy could swap the front crossmember for an aftermarket or the route I favor: Drop reverse spring and 4 bar with forged adjustable perches, this will let the front camber be easily set. The Pete' & Jakes deuce stakebed had some issues getting the final degree set after the build so this will help. There is a nice F100 box on my shelf but the my ‘39 with Vega box drives so nice I can’t see using anything else, Steering is to be vega cross steer, if it can steer like my ‘39 it will be perfect. also F100.
Simmons aftermarket head and dual carbs: This with the current cam and lightened flywheel these should help with power. Rare stuff and yes years to find but ready to go. Perhaps another trick added too.
T5 Transmission with overdrive: Secured a T-5, still deciding on adapter or aftermarket bellhousing, keeping it open drive will solve a lot of issues too.
Open driveshaft rear axle: 90-92 Ranger axle (58" width), 3:80 3:55 and 3:73 ratio available or...
discovered Toyota 4runner axles are 55" huh to hub and have a nice looking center section. Both of these will solve the rear brake update too!
Parallel rear springs: Modern Ford F series spring hangers are stamped and would look right riveted to chassis outer since they would be in full view. New w/ bushings for under $120 (a bargain). Running the larger F150 springs gives more options for weight matching but require wider pads. I will run the same air assist shocks.
Hydraulic brakes: Added speed and control, I can use what comes with rear axle plus new drum up front w/ prop valve. I could go disc on the front and save a good amount and run a dust cover to help the visual look, but it's still not as good looking as the new Bendix. Some nice plans on www.fordbarn for M/C mount fabrication.
6v to 12v neg. ground: It's the convenience factor for phone and battery charging. I just need to swap my current alternator.
Turn signals: Safety as I've had a couple issues with uneducated motorists. Vintage industrial truck column mount to with new switch system installed.
Wheels: I could have "The Wheel kid" widen my 18" another 1-2" to give option of a slightly wider rear tire, bias ply trailer tires are the winner.
Inspiration:
Another view, I'll change up the rears tires slightly.
Love the cover, I want this to double as my camping set up.
Slovers truck, I knew it in Grade School watching Pete Pine Sr. using it for his roofing business.
