A little light entertainment: 1939 Ford 1 ton Utility restoration

[jack neville]

Gauges have been away for several months being overhauled.
Picked up today. The temperature gauge could not be repaired but I have another that might be ok.

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[jack neville]

Running board end pieces added for reinforcing and underside brackets welded in also. Final fit required a bit of heat to align the three mounting outrigger supports which have been bent over the years of use but aren't obvious until you try to align things up. There are not too many old vehicles that have a running board that fits neatly between the front and rear mudguards. Thank goodness: because it is a lot of work especially if you are trying to resurrect this crap.

All now ready for sandblasting.

[jack neville]

Sandblasted, and a bit of filler to hide the weld join and painted ready to bolt on.

[Wayne Hingley]

Very nice Jack. That is a lot of work and fitting to make those unique pieces, and your finished product looks amazing! I enjoy seeing your techniques and progress.

[David Herbert]

I totally agree with Wayne. A beautiful job and very creative craftsmanship. I learn something with almost every part that you re-create.

David

[jack neville]

The last couple of weeks have been spent working on mudguards and other panels some of which have been part finished some time ago. All have required extensive work so it is nice to finally see some paint going on them. The mudguards themselves needed the running boards in situ before they could be finally finished so that is a pleasing milestone and the running boards are now finally fixed in place.

[cliff]

looks awesome Jack.