Help on my Rig Before ordering Sheet Metal (1 Viewer)

[JohnBoy]

I posted this 71 40 on the Mud after making its purchase last year. I call it a Frankenstein 40 because it was assembled with so many late model parts by the previous owner(s). Crazy enough, it has ambulance doors that fit perfectly. Also late model front doors, a factory roll bar and short jump seats. It's probably safe to say that it was probably a conglomerate of several rigs but who knows. One good point is that it has a new wiring harness and fuse box.

I have this rig about halfway disassembled and am getting ready to replace the 1/4's. I don't have enough expertise to determine if this rig was re-bodied or if it was added to with later model doors, etc... It does have a front seat tool box but that could have been added as well.

Can anyone tell me anything about this body? I just want to make sure I order the correct year body panels before pulling the trigger.

I appreciate any input. And BTW, yes, those ugly wheels will be trashed and replaced with some steelies.

John

 

[emac]

FWIW, rear quarters look like my 77 (gas filler type). Hood looks like my 77. Aprons look older. Check the driver side apron for a hood prop hole, the later models have the hole. Does the front bib have a hood latch? If not it is older. I dont know about the rear doors, my 77 has the license plate, emblems and spare tire mounts on the other side. HTH

 

[1911]

And BTW, yes, those ugly wheels will be trashed and replaced with some steelies.

The universe thanks you!

 

[BeerM3]

I agree with what emac said. The lack of a reverse light (maybe it doesn't fit with ambi door hinges) and the locking gas cover point to a '74+ tub. The holes for the tire mount would be right for a '71, but are the captive nuts and bracing for them on the interior side? If so they might have welded in a later gas cover for grins. If there's additional sheet metal bracing with captive nuts on the left rear interior, it's '75+.

Does the A pillar ID tag look like it has original rivets?

 

[pb4ugo]

Looking at pics from Crappy phone, It looks like the vertical louvered cowl vent on the right side is removable. What's that mean?

 

[Living in the Past]

FWIW, rear quarters look like my 77 (gas filler type). Hood looks like my 77. Aprons look older. Check the driver side apron for a hood prop hole, the later models have the hole. Does the front bib have a hood latch? If not it is older. I dont know about the rear doors, my 77 has the license plate, emblems and spare tire mounts on the other side. HTH

I agree with what emac said. The lack of a reverse light (maybe it doesn't fit with ambi door hinges) and the locking gas cover point to a '74+ tub. The holes for the tire mount would be right for a '71, but are the captive nuts and bracing for them on the interior side? If so they might have welded in a later gas cover for grins. If there's additional sheet metal bracing with captive nuts on the left rear interior, it's '75+.

Does the A pillar ID tag look like it has original rivets?

By the emblem location and hole for a spare tire carrier on the right would say a 73/74 tub. Those have the fuel fill door. Could also be post 74 FST that had a tailgate.