50farmtruck

Thanks Dennis, Already got one on order. I saw the book recommended numerous times in a couple of other threads I was reading so I went strait to Amazon & ordered one. Lucky for me I held on to my Christmas gift certificate for just such a purchase:D. Got ants in my pants waiting for it! Hahaha! I tell ya, finding this forum feels like Christmas again. I've been home sick for days & have been reading constantly. Driving the wife crazy!:D:D

Thanks again guys! Man, that seat deal doesn't look like much of a "valve":D. Did it really work? I also never would have guessed that a radio went in that tall slot. I just assumed that the radio was in the center of the dash next to the speaker but after zooming in one of my pictures that sure isn't a radio.

Thanks everyone! I haven't seen her run in my 32 years, but I've got my fingers crossed that the engine isn't seized. My uncle told me that the only reason it got parked was because my grandpa made him take the generator off to use on another truck they needed at the time. It never moved after that. The truck is still at my grandpa's place till I get the wheels cleaned up & throw some decent tires on her. I drove over today & took a couple more pictures so I can continue my research. Reg, I was wondering about the headlights. I had hoped they were just lenses so I could keep them & just replace bulbs, but they are sealed beams. Never having seen any before I assume they are no longer available? Here's a couple more questions for you guys; what's missing from my dash??? I'm guessing a fuel guage? Also what the heck is a "seat control valve" ? Thanks

Hi, I'm so glad to have been turned on to this forum. Looks like there's tons of great info here. My truck is a 1950 that was left to me by my Grandpa. It sat out on the farm for 30+ years but looks to be all original other than the rear bumper. I have a pretty big family & somehow I was the only one who liked the truck. I'm really excited to start work on it! I'll be posting more pics as I go. Thanks