A little light entertainment: 1939 Ford 1 ton Utility restoration

[jack neville]

I use whatever works and pieces of railway track are good for pressing over long lengths. But heavy to set up hence the use of my overhead gantry to facilitate positioning of the setup.

As the pressure comes down I just slacken the chain block and then remove the clamps holding the sheet as the curve begins and the pressure holds everything in place. It is crude but effective but for one off things like this it is hard to find engineers either interested or able to do exactly what you need.

[Bob Carriere]

.....must remember that.

[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