new guy
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- Joined: January 25th, 2020, 6:44 pm
- Body Type: Flat bed
- Model Year: 1930
- Location: Fresno, Ca.
new guy
Hi I just inherited ( no one died ) a 1930 aa I think. When I get it home I will have lots of questions. I have been surfing all weekend waiting to be able to log in. central Calif . here
- Chris Haynes
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- Joined: September 7th, 2003, 5:18 pm
- Body Type: 82A
- Model Year: 1930
- Location: Camarillo, CA
Re: new guy
If you leave it on its side all the oil will get out.
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- Joined: January 25th, 2020, 6:44 pm
- Body Type: Flat bed
- Model Year: 1930
- Location: Fresno, Ca.
Re: new guy
I guess I should elaborate. This is my first old car, I would like to leave it kind of how it is but running and drivable . Here are more photos. any help or suggestions? the gas tank is dry but not flaky , the oil is clean.
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- Posts: 6
- Joined: January 25th, 2020, 6:44 pm
- Body Type: Flat bed
- Model Year: 1930
- Location: Fresno, Ca.
Re: new guy
Oil?
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- Joined: March 19th, 2019, 8:44 am
- Body Type: Express
- Model Year: 1929
- Location: Ohio
Re: new guy
I'm no expert , pretty new to this myself, but wheels and rear axle say 29....good lookin truck from what i can see!!! .... Greg
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- Body Type: Mail truck, Stake tr
- Model Year: 1931
- Location: SO CAL
Re: new guy
Welcome. Looks like you have a 1929 chassis with a 30-31 cab and fenders the carburetor is a later 1931.
The engine number is April 1929 car.
Bob
The engine number is April 1929 car.
Bob
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- Model Year: 1929
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Re: new guy
These were work trucks....they were worked, parts were worn out and beat up and changed. It isnt uncommon for cabs and engines to be changed.....they are alot of fun to own and drive as long as you dont want to go anywhere fast.... Greg
- Chris Haynes
- Posts: 2203
- Joined: September 7th, 2003, 5:18 pm
- Body Type: 82A
- Model Year: 1930
- Location: Camarillo, CA
Re: new guy
It is not the original engine. But that is expected on a 90 year old work truck. The grill shell is from a car. Truck shells were shaped differently and painted. All in all it looks like something to play with and have a good time.
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- Joined: September 24th, 2009, 3:06 pm
- Body Type: Express
- Model Year: 1928
- Location: NE Illinois
Re: new guy
Like others have said you have a 28 29 running gear for the most part (worm drive rear axle for sure and frame are) cab is 30 31 and the motor is from a passenger car. That carb is late late 31 and they can go for $300.00 to $350.00.
Pretty neat truck. Get it going and have fun with it. Use it around your house like it was meant to be. Take it to Menards or Home Depot and have them load it up with your weekend project. It will handle it.
Pretty neat truck. Get it going and have fun with it. Use it around your house like it was meant to be. Take it to Menards or Home Depot and have them load it up with your weekend project. It will handle it.
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- Joined: January 25th, 2020, 6:44 pm
- Body Type: Flat bed
- Model Year: 1930
- Location: Fresno, Ca.
Re: new guy
Thanks Guys I hope to have it home in a week.
- Chris Haynes
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- Joined: September 7th, 2003, 5:18 pm
- Body Type: 82A
- Model Year: 1930
- Location: Camarillo, CA
Re: new guy
Also has a car bumper. The only way to find out exactly what it was originally is to look at the serial number. It is on the frame and the cab needs to be lifted to see it. Not one of Henry's better ideas. The serial number on the title "Might" be the correct one.