Rear fenders installed.
Although I have tried to locate a decent pair of metal rear fenders, my attempts so far have been futile. As a result, I was forced to purchase fiberglass fenders from Wescott. These fenders will work until a suitable pair of metal fenders can be located. If you have a nice pair of steel rear fenders for a 35-37 truck that you are willing to part with, please contact me via e-mail. Also visible in this image is the front side of the bed to running board filler panel. |
Rear fenders and running boards.
The rear fenders and running boards were then mocked up and fitted to the truck. Special attention was paid to aligning all of the parts in order to maintain the classic old truck appearance. |
Running board repair (passenger side).
A patch panel was fabricated to replace the spare tire mount. This panel eliminated the hole and dimple on the stock running board. Parts and pieces from two pairs of running boards were used to come up with one good pair for use on the truck. |
Left inner fender panel.
The inner fender panels are an integral part of the front sheet metal. They often take a beating as a result of road debris and engine changes. In this image, you can also see the steering linkage which required the use of a heim joint to clear the engine and headers. |
Fender support braces.
In order to install the fender support braces, it was necessary to weld in a small bar between the steering rack and the radiator. Although a seemingly small detail, the fender support braces go a long way towards reducing potential flexing of the front fenders. |
Right front sheet metal.
With the right front fender removed, the inner fender panel detail can be seen. The repairs mentioned earlier can also be seen. |
Hood Emblem
The '37 Ford truck had a V-8 emblem on each side of the hood. The emblem is made from what appears to be a brass stamping that was chrome plated and then painted. Two mounting studs are soldered to the back of the emblem allowing it to be mounted on the side of the hood. The emblem shown here is unique to 1937 Ford trucks and commercial cars and it is not reproduced. The example pictured here is a new, old stock item. |
Left front fender support.
The fender support was straightened and re-installed so that it matched the front fender. A small tab was welded to the inner fender panel allowing it to be bolted to the frame. It is hoped that this will reduce the chance for the panel to vibrate. |
Left front fender.
This image shows the left front fender after the completion of the metalwork. Careful attention to detail makes this fender fit like a Mercedes |
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