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Car of the Week: 1936 Ford pickup Until his passing in January 2025, Joe Floyd really liked Flathead V-8-powered Fords built from 1932-1953. However, he really loved the 1936 Ford V-8 in all shapes and guises so much so that he built a collection of 18 concours-quality examples. Despite his affinity for stock 1936 Fords, Joe bought the featured half-ton 1936 Ford truck believing it had a 1937 Ford engine. Although a stickler for originality, he really liked the truck and planned to restore it anyway.  The design and mechanical parts of the Ford truck were essentially identical from 1935 to 1937. Most of the differences between model years could be found in the interior trim and upholstery, with the leather upholstery later offered in brown and dark gray. There were also a few minor body and mechanical updates to the Ford V-8 through the 1935-'37 generation — one of them leading to Joe's assumption the truck had the wrong engine.  See More Make your car our "Car of the Week"  If you've got an old car you really love, we want to hear about it! Click here to submit your ride! The rarely seen factory 1948 Nash pickup Jim Dworschack owns a piece of history in his 1948 Nash pickup. His prized piece of memorabilia is so uncommon, it was rarely seen — even when new. "The Nash pickup I have I first saw in the early '70s, when I made a trip to the Nash Club member's house... in Oswego, Illinois," said Jim, a resident of Soldiers Grove, Wis. "I had never seen a Nash pickup before, hence the journey to see it."  Actually, what Jim saw was parts of the pickup, because owner Bob Moser had taken it apart to restore it. Although Jim only saw pieces, he said, "It turns out to be the only one I have seen other than the prototype truck." The prototype Nash pickup he's referring to had a 1942 Nash 600 front clip and cabin up to the B pillar. A panel was welded to the car body, behind the B pillar, to form the pickup cab. The fabrication was placed on a 1936 Nash frame. Perfect Steel Body Co. provided a pickup box, and the rear fenders came from a 1941 Ambassador. See More Sept. 28 Concours event on Kent Island to feature Rolls-Royce, De Tomaso supercars, best of show winners Chester, MD - The waterfront lawn of the Kent Island Yacht Club will be the backdrop for the 18th annual St. Michaels Concours d'Elegance on Chesapeake Bay. The public event is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 28, as a ticketed event, with entrant event dates set for Sept. 26-28. The Concours will spotlight Rolls-Royce as the Grand Marques as part of the iconic Phantom's centennial. A special class of De Tomaso supercars and an invitational lineup of racing Corvettes add to the excitement. Rounding out the automotive showcase is the Winners' Circle, featuring past best of show winners from other prestigious events like Cincinnati, Greenwich, Radnor Hunt, Amelia Island, and more. See More Now You Can Look 'Em Up Online! How much is your vintage ride worth? You can now join the Old Cars Price Guide Membership and find out online. Pricing right at your fingertips. Join Now! Subscribe Now to the Highest Frequency Publication for Die-Hard Car Lovers!  Your subscription to  Old Cars includes: All the recent news from around the old car hobby Coverage of all the important collector car auctions and shows Classifieds including expert advice SUBSCRIBE NOW Active Interest Media 2143 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312 United States View online  You received this email because you are subscribed to newsletters from Old Cars Weekly. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.