1939 F8 4 x 2 8 cwt Truck

[Jim Price]

The above is the truck I recently acquired. Let me say that this email will fully illustrate my lack of knowledge about the vehicle. Although I haven't received it as yet I am trying to get a bit ahead of the game by finding out as much as I can about the drive train.

US Ford trucks had an enclosed drive shaft up into the early 40's. However, as I was not sure I asked the seller who claimed it was open. I tried to check out the pictures I've seen on that model but they do not clearly show the drive shaft in its entirety. Can someone either add to my joy (open) or forwarn me (enclosed) as to which it would normally have? (I'm prepared to deal with either scenario!)

I did purchased a CD that has the Ford Special Pattern Manual on it but have been unable to get it to work in my PC. Will probably invest in Mr. Manual's offering as it appears to be a good buy!

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Jim Price

The above is the truck I recently acquired. Let me say that this email will fully illustrate my lack of knowledge about the vehicle. Although I haven't received it as yet I am trying to get a bit ahead of the game by finding out as much as I can about the drive train.

If it is a CMP it is not 1939 as the first ones off the line were in 1940. Can you post some photos of it please.

[Jim Price]

Cliff:
Thanks for your response! The seller said that it was manufactured in May, 1939, hence the use of "1939". It is definitely an early one regardless of what year it comes under as the speedometer is mounted on the top of the engine cover in the cab. Will send pictures.

Regards,
Jim

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Jim Price

Cliff:
Thanks for your response! The seller said that it was manufactured in May, 1939, hence the use of "1939". It is definitely an early one regardless of what year it comes under as the speedometer is mounted on the top of the engine cover in the cab. Will send pictures.

Regards,
Jim

All the 11 & 12 cab CMP's did. I now know the truck you mean and it was wrongly advertised as a 1939. It is either a late 1940 or early 1941 according to a discussion held elsewhere on MLU.

Glad you intend on doing it up. All the CMP's had open drivesharfs.

[Jim Price]

Cliff:
Any chance you could direct me to that MLU discussion so that I could see the comments? It'd be much appreciated!

Regards,
Jim

[cliff]

Trying to find it now without luck. Your truck is a late 11 cab as it has the vents either side of the grill. Late 1940 or early 1941. Drivesharfts are open type.

[Jim Price]

Here's some pictures of the truck. Any info on whether the drive shaft is the enclosed type or if the universal joints are exposed would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Jim

[Tony Smith]

And we've (MLU) known of Mr Grant and his vehicle disposals for some 7 years at least, starting on the Old Forum

Here's a factory shot of a Cab 12 F8: