New project, new post.
This is a 1949 B1B, it has a few twist to it. It has a column shift, and the E-brake is mounted under the dash, the brake master cylinder is accessed from under the hood and not from the floor.
The serial number on the door jamb ends with a X, so it is a 1949 fitted with the 1950 changes.
This truck will need attention just about everywhere, but IMHO, not a bad start.
I was told the gentlemasn that owned it since 1970 (acording to title date) died 10 years ago, I suspect the truck has been sitting a few years longer then that.
First day I have the cylinders soaking in atf, the end of the day I checked and the engine does turn freely.
Someone was attempting to remove T-stat housing and broke one of the bolts, I have no choice but to deal with it now, if I want to start the engine and let it run.
Also it has the original brass T-stat, it seems to be stuck open, was full of rust on top of the t-stat and also in the head. The valve in the head to control water to the heater, also completely clogged with crud. I suspect I will have some cooling issues as it is.
Also someone removed the wiring to the generator and loosened it, had to tighten it and adjust fan belt to turn it over.
Original cloth wiring had some work done to it at some point, basically it needs new wiring, I will have to use jumper cables and hot wire it, to check the motor. To many frayed wires touching metal to install a battery.