1932 BB truck chassis

[Frank]

Would anyone have pics or diagrams of a 32 BB truck chassis.

[greymack]

What kind of chassis?

[Jantrix]

The Ford Model BB was a 1/12 ton truck used for wreckers, cargo, farm and dump trucks etc. Dually wheels were an option. I don't know what the difference in the frames was but I'd assume they were generally beefier.

A quick check revealed this thread though.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=44918

[Eshaver]

As to a picture of a 32 Ford heavy frame , uh no , not at this time . I can tell ya the frame was the same regardless of the type of rear wheel . Springs were added to facilitate any extra wheight as it was with the Model T frames . I would sugest googleing the early Ford Club of America archives ............ they recognize any and all Ford and Mercurys 1932 -53. Ed Shaver

[Danno]

Sure!

Here's mine ...

Now, before any of the 'unwashed masses' jump up and say this isn't a BB chassis, let me state emphatically ... No, it's not. It's a '30 AA chassis ... but, the '30-'31 AA and '32 BB and '33 - '37 chassis were identical.

The only real difference was that the '30-'31 AA was fitted with the 4 cylinder engine, while the BB and subsequent years could be had with either the 4 cyl or the flathead V-8. Otherwise, the chassis were the same. There were two wheelbase chassis available: 157" or 131-1/2" like mine. The load ratings were 1-1/2 ton with single rear wheels (like mine is outfitted in these photos) or 2-1/2 ton with dual rear wheels fitted. The frame rails, springs, axles, and all other components were the same ~ the payload difference was based on the single/dual rear wheel configuration.

The '28 and early '29 AA trucks were significantly different than the late '29/'30 and '31 AA trucks. The earlier trucks had less substantial frames, springs, and axles (including a worm-drive differential), and wire wheels.

Hope this helps.

[Frank]

Sure!

Here's mine ...

Now, before any of the 'unwashed masses' jump up and say this isn't a BB chassis, let me state emphatically ... No, it's not. It's a '30 AA chassis ... but, the '30-'31 AA and '32 BB and '33 - '37 chassis were identical.

The only real difference was that the '30-'31 AA was fitted with the 4 cylinder engine, while the BB and subsequent years could be had with either the 4 cyl or the flathead V-8. Otherwise, the chassis were the same. There were two wheelbase chassis available: 157" or 131-1/2" like mine. The load ratings were 1-1/2 ton with single rear wheels (like mine is outfitted in these photos) or 2-1/2 ton with dual rear wheels fitted. The frame rails, springs, axles, and all other components were the same ~ the payload difference was based on the single/dual rear wheel configuration.

The '28 and early '29 AA trucks were significantly different than the late '29/'30 and '31 AA trucks. The earlier trucks had less substantial frames, springs, and axles (including a worm-drive differential), and wire wheels.

Hope this helps.

Many, many thanks Danno, this is exactly what I wanted especialy the last pic with the spring detail.

[Danno]

Glad it helped!

[peter31a]

That's a sweet AA chassis, Danno! Is this where you're currently at or is this an old picture and there is now a whole truck? Would love to see more pics of it.

[Danno]

That's a sweet AA chassis, Danno! Is this where you're currently at or is this an old picture and there is now a whole truck? Would love to see more pics of it.

Thanks!!

That is an 'old' picture and the chassis is pretty much still right about there ... rolling/running chassis ... been working on the fenders and body. Just not enough time!

Acquired this truck in 1971 with 55,000 original/actual miles; last licensed and used regularly on public roads in 1955. But, it was well cared for and exercised periodically on their farm. Bought it from the original purchaser's son-in-law for $300 ... and he dropped a brand new Western Auto battery into it, fired it up, and it sat idling while I wrote out the check and he signed over the title!

Checked and refreshed all the fluids, aired up the tires, put a new fan belt on (it came with the truck, along with the original tool kit and jack). Drove it some to limber it up, then a couple of weeks later drove it 110 miles (50-60 mph) to my uncle's property for inside storage.

Tore it down, refreshed everything with original parts & materials, had new rear spring bushings machined (only part I couldn't find OEM or repro), and have been re-assembling it ever since. Oh, yeah. The truck had one original tire and one '40's logging tire plus 2 later feedstore bargain tires. Replaced the tires with the new Coker repros you see in the pic.

My pride & joy. Gotta finish it ...

[peter31a]

Cool! Thanks for the story on the truck. I look forward to seeing more pics of it as your restoration progresses. Are you on any of the Model A boards?