Thread: 1940 Ford Pickup

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Originally Posted by Navy7797

Here's a question for anybody who knows about 40 ford pickups. I have a 42 cab that has gas tank straps in the back of the cab. Are/were these used for anything in a 1940 ford , did they even exist in the 40. I'm planning on taking them out but don't want to if there's another purpose .

I think they will also provide a bit of support to the outer skin, as well as to the brace under the window. They would serve well to give you a mounting point for interior panels.. Removed, the outer skin may be more inclined to flop around for more noise in the cab??

I do like the looks of the headers on there.


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Originally Posted by MP&C

I think they will also provide a bit of support to the outer skin, as well as to the brace under the window. They would serve well to give you a mounting point for interior panels.. Removed, the outer skin may be more inclined to flop around for more noise in the cab??

Robert: I'm sure your right, I'll be leaving them in. I think that they were used as supports for the seat. I also now believe that the tank was under the seat vice being strapped to the back of the cab like more modern trucks ?