Martha's Vineyard Classic Car
1933
Ford Panel Truck Model C 4 cyl
The old Ford Panel arrives on The Vineyard
around 1985. This old truck resided with my brother in law for several
years then passed on to my father in law, Roger, then passed on to
me. When Roger purchased the old Gay Head (Aquinnah) fire truck he
needed room in the garage so I was the recipient of the Ford. I had
no idea this project would never get off the ground. Ihave made a
few repairs and purchased some difficult parts to find but its has
not progressed any further.
Left and below. Roger arrives on the island
with trailer and truck in tow preparing the truck for unloading. Roger
has since passed on but his memory lives within this project.
A
close up of this project before it is retired to the garage. It spent
several years in the work shop before it was finally moved to another
garage waiting its turn. Front end view shows some of the work that
will be required to rebuild this old Ford as it mostly arrived in
pieces. I had never owned one of these vintage Fords and time
would show how little I understood about this particular truck. I
would also find out how difficult some parts would be to locate. Living
on a island makes it near impossible to easily locate parts so the
internet has become a great source locater for me. After several false
starts I managed to find a few of the elusive engine parts but
the project has been a series of starts and stops so now it is at
rest for the time. Photo below: First problem after unloading was
fitting through the garage doors. Well the only answer was to flatten
the tires to clear the few needed inches, giving me about 1/2" to
spare.
Photo's below: The engine
is assembled as I finally located the front motor mount/ timing chain
cover combination. As I searched the internet I was told I was
probably the only person looking for this part, as I understood, it
was only typical to the model C four cylinder. Well that was encouraging!!
Needless to say I found the part in California, promptly purchased
and the project was back on track. Engine assembled and ready to install.
A new engine hoist and leveler were purchased for this project. I
remember the days we used overhead beams or homemade tripods and chain
hoist. These new additions make the job much easier. Son Chris is
lowering the engine in place as I guide the motor toward the tranny.
