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stryrus
Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Posts: 54 Location: Co. Durham
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 5:52 pm Post subject: My 1938 Fordson E88W Flatbed |
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This is a project I can't wait to start, my barn find E88W. This is how I found it in March 2012 covered in 40 years worth of junk!
It was love at first sight but I couldn't get near it!
I was a bit worried to see the front end was missing but I eventually found most of it in three different buildings over three weeks!
The clear up begins, this is all part of the adventure, the truck had become a giant storage bench
The deck is clear and ready to move for the first time since the 70's. unbelievably the tyres took air despite huge cuts and massive amounts of canvas showing through
Out in the open and looking good
Home at last, in good company with my other Ford commercials and cars. The sump had been removed but I found it in another building along with the nose panel.
To be continued... |
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COMMAD
Joined: 12 Dec 2011 Posts: 176 Location: Gold Coast. Australia
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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Great find, they are still out there. |
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stryrus
Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Posts: 54 Location: Co. Durham
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:18 pm Post subject: They are still out there |
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Thanks Commad, they are and this one was only 8 miles from me. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK
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roverdriver
Joined: 18 Oct 2008 Posts: 1210 Location: 100 miles from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:26 am Post subject: |
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Really interesting. The little I can see of the engine seems to suggest a unit like the Model B cars. Is that so?
Woodwork is apparently in good order for the length of time it has been out of service. _________________ Dane- roverdriver but not a Viking. |
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stryrus
Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Posts: 54 Location: Co. Durham
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:51 am Post subject: E88W |
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Hi Dane, thanks, yes it is the 4 Cylinder "B" engine which I've had running in a fashion. The woodwork is pretty good but someone has started a fire on the rear at sometime! |
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stryrus
Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Posts: 54 Location: Co. Durham
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:58 am Post subject: For Rick |
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Rick wrote: | What a cracker one of my favourite Fords, I also like that old garage sign leaning close to it in the first photo.
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Cheers Rick,
I know you have a soft spot for these so here's one for you, this little E83W was in the shed next door, I couldn't believe my luck. A very late (Oct 1957) registered builders pick up or "Truckette" as it is described in the buff log book. It is one owner from new and he (The owner)is still bright as a button. I'm on a mission to get this one finished first so he can have a drive in it!
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4104 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: For Rick |
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stryrus wrote: | It is one owner from new and he (The owner)is still bright as a button. I'm on a mission to get this one finished first so he can have a drive in it! |
Great to see a find like this, and have contact with someone who owned it over 50 years ago
Dave |
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stryrus
Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Posts: 54 Location: Co. Durham
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:27 pm Post subject: E83w |
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Hi Dave, it is indeed. He even kept a little book with all of the journeys and jobs he had done along with the mileage He built houses and even schools with this little pick up. It's a great project. |
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stryrus
Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Posts: 54 Location: Co. Durham
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:34 am Post subject: E83W |
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Thanks wilson294 I will. I think the E83w deserves a thread of its own, what do you think? |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK
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stuchamp
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 546 Location: Iowa, USA
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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The perfect midget hauler, Great Truck!!! |
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