Quote Originally Posted by Navy7797 View Post
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??