Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-19-2022, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,604
Re: Neighbor’s 54 F100 burnt / Salvage Sale ?s
Thank you all for your sympathies and suggestions, I will certainly pass them on. I’m just trying to gather all the collective advice I can get before I head north. I agree the cab is likely warped...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-18-2022, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,604
Re: NeighborÂ’s 54 F100 burnt / Salvage Sale ?s
Thanks for the help posting the photos. I have more if needed. Just a heartbreaking story. This truck was really restored beautifully and suddenly the owners dream truck was ruined in a moment. ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-18-2022, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,604
Neighbor’s 54 F100 burnt / Salvage Sale ?s
Hello Fellow Barn Members,
It’s been a few years but I’m still loving my 55 F100 up in Maine with some upgrades you all coached me through. While down in Florida this winter I saw an awful...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-16-2016, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-15-2016, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-14-2016, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-13-2016, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,981
Re: 1st show for the ranchero
Congrats Frank. I've been following your progress and have an idea of how much work you have in that classic ride. I like it a lot. John
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-13-2016, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,865
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-13-2016, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-13-2016, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
Looking for historical info ref F-100 step bumper
I'm just beginning to investigate a step bumper option for F-100s and not finding much yet. I'm interested in a metal diamond plate rear step bumper that wraps around the bottom of the rear fenders...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-13-2016, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,865
Re: Stalls at idle when warm
Tubby, I read your post with much interest as I just experienced the same exact problem last week. I already have the Petronix kit installed. My F-100 with a 292 usually runs strong. I have a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-06-2016, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Re: Finished side mount spare project / photo
Thanks guys. I don't have anything next planned for the truck. I did see an old stock looking photo of an F100 with a rear step bumper that was black diamond plate and had a wrap around design. I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-05-2016, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Finished side mount spare project / photo
If anyone does this conversion the best tip I learned is to measure two and a half inches back from the bed stake pocket to the edge of the angled backer plate. Also use a piece of angle iron on the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-31-2016, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,201
Figured out the side mount for F100 spare
It wasn't easy but I got the rack mounted. I now understand the obvious reason why the legs slant to the cab. Felt stupid for not seeing that earlier. It is difficult holding up the wheel on the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-31-2016, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,673
Re: '57 T-Bird wheel covers
A closer look at my wheels showed there are not those three raised areas to grab an outside cap. Oh well I should stay true to the truck equipment. Thanks again. Got to get back to the more...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-31-2016, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,673
Re: '57 T-Bird wheel covers
Thanks. My wheels are similar. There are raised triangle shapes between all the lug holes. I will check closer later on this morning. You are right about my truck hubcaps squeezing on the inside...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-30-2016, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,673
Re: '57 T-Bird wheel covers
I was just looking at ford hubcaps last night and stumbled upon the center hubs for a 55 t-bird on Macs auto parts. I have the old steel Ford 16" wheels on my 55 F100 and am in the process of adding...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-30-2016, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,249
Advice needed ref installing spare tire rack
Hello fellow fordbarners, I've been away for a while. Finally got my fender done and painted with the side mount indent. I have the mount kit all painted and some stainless bolts purchased. I am...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-01-2013, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 0
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New metal doors from Obsolete Ford???
I've been looking for a set of doors for a while now. I can't find anything in the North East and shipping is tough to deal with on the few private ads I've seen out in Cal. Obsolete Ford had these...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-24-2013, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,818
Re: '58 front sway bars--same on all '58s?
I've read all the above with interest. When I needed a sway bar I went to the local stock car racers and asked them for advice. I learned that the older Trans Am sway bar was the thickest and best...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-18-2013, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,093
Re: T5 into a 54 F100 behind a 292?
Glad to help. And yes, w/o the S-10 tailstock it would be well under the seat. I saw a friend use a Mustang tail w/ bucket seats and it was quite a ways back. Since you have done this before, I'm...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-18-2013, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,093
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-18-2013, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,093
Re: T5 into a 54 F100 behind a 292?
Guys,
I don't think I have pictures of the ear welded on, but look up those Doc Fromader articles. He had pictures and a lot of great info. I copied every article and put it all in a binder. Lent...
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Forum: Late V8
06-17-2013, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 869
Need 53-55 F-100 Doors
I really screwed up. I never checked the weep holes at the bottom of my doors. I bought the truck 15 years ago right after it was repainted and I guess the previous owner didn't re-drill or clean...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-16-2013, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,093
Re: T5 into a 54 F100 behind a 292?
I have to tell you that putting the T-5 behind my 292 was one of the best upgrades I ever did on my truck. I had a friend weld an "ear" on the 292 bell housing and we put an S-10 tailstock in due to...
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