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RandyLPeterson · 11-17-2010, 07:59 PM

I am going to start rebuilding the brakes on my 1950 Ford F2.. I was wondering if parts are hard to find for the F2... Going to need Wheel Cylinders and brake shoes.. Master seems to work and doesnt leak.. Wheel cylinders are stuck and wont move..

Randy L Peterson

38 coupe · 11-17-2010, 08:34 PM

Try Joblot in New York - http://www.joblotauto.com/

I like your truck, but I am a bit biased. I have a 49 F-2.

Redhorse1947 · 11-17-2010, 08:36 PM

I think you will find most of the common parts (brakes, wheel kits, U-joints, fluids, etc) at NAPA or your friendly local parts store can probably get them for you. If you get into suspension parts you may find Macs Auto or Speedway to be good sources. And if the old transmission requres work by all means contact Mac Van Pelt...the very best when it comes to transmissions. He has parts, will answer questions and has an outstanding booklet on how to overhaul the gear box. Great guy.

Good luck with the project.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_home.htm

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/

http://macsautoparts.com/Default.asp?camid=

denverslim · 11-17-2010, 08:49 PM

You can find all the parts but the drums are hard to find and expensive. Be careful turning the old ones. Don't go too far. Joblot has new ones...slim

RandyLPeterson · 11-17-2010, 09:40 PM

Heres a Video of it running
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9NeSahi-Gw

pauldeborr · 11-19-2010, 01:20 AM

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I have a 1950 F-3 and I have done all the brakes from the ground up including new stainless brake lines. The only thing I changed was the rear axle, it's out of a 1972 Ford f-250, so all of the brake parts on the rear are for the 1972.

Lucky for you I have documented almost all the Vendors and part #'s for the parts I have bought for the truck. If you want I can e-mail you the list. It might prove to be quite helpful because the parts are different for the 3/4 ton vs the 1/2 ton.

Great truck by the way.

Paul

Joe AZ · 11-19-2010, 09:31 AM

Hi Randy,
Good sounding engine on the youtube video. Looks like you've got a pretty nice "pile" of tractors around as well. My dad's family came from Pipestone. Good luck with your brakes.....everything should be readily available.
Joe

RandyLPeterson · 11-19-2010, 01:26 PM

Thanks guys.. I only live 15 miles from Pipeston.. The Ford and the Tractors are at my Dads farm about 37 miles from here.. COLD is coming so I probably wont get much done for a while..
RLP

11-17-2010, 08:34 PM	#2
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,653	Re: 1950 Ford F2 Brakes Try Joblot in New York - http://www.joblotauto.com/ I like your truck, but I am a bit biased. I have a 49 F-2.

11-17-2010, 08:36 PM	#3
Redhorse1947 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 63	Re: 1950 Ford F2 Brakes I think you will find most of the common parts (brakes, wheel kits, U-joints, fluids, etc) at NAPA or your friendly local parts store can probably get them for you. If you get into suspension parts you may find Macs Auto or Speedway to be good sources. And if the old transmission requres work by all means contact Mac Van Pelt...the very best when it comes to transmissions. He has parts, will answer questions and has an outstanding booklet on how to overhaul the gear box. Great guy. Good luck with the project. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_home.htm http://www.speedwaymotors.com/ http://macsautoparts.com/Default.asp?camid=

11-17-2010, 08:49 PM	#4
denverslim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ehh...Denver Posts: 196	Re: 1950 Ford F2 Brakes You can find all the parts but the drums are hard to find and expensive. Be careful turning the old ones. Don't go too far. Joblot has new ones...slim

11-17-2010, 09:40 PM	#5
RandyLPeterson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Flandreau,South Dakota Posts: 22	Re: 1950 Ford F2 Brakes Heres a Video of it running https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9NeSahi-Gw

11-19-2010, 01:20 AM	#6
pauldeborr Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 72	Re: 1950 Ford F2 Brakes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a 1950 F-3 and I have done all the brakes from the ground up including new stainless brake lines. The only thing I changed was the rear axle, it's out of a 1972 Ford f-250, so all of the brake parts on the rear are for the 1972. Lucky for you I have documented almost all the Vendors and part #'s for the parts I have bought for the truck. If you want I can e-mail you the list. It might prove to be quite helpful because the parts are different for the 3/4 ton vs the 1/2 ton. Great truck by the way. Paul

11-19-2010, 09:31 AM	#7
Joe AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prescott, WI Posts: 336	Re: 1950 Ford F2 Brakes Hi Randy, Good sounding engine on the youtube video. Looks like you've got a pretty nice "pile" of tractors around as well. My dad's family came from Pipestone. Good luck with your brakes.....everything should be readily available. Joe

11-19-2010, 01:26 PM	#8
RandyLPeterson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Flandreau,South Dakota Posts: 22	Re: 1950 Ford F2 Brakes Thanks guys.. I only live 15 miles from Pipeston.. The Ford and the Tractors are at my Dads farm about 37 miles from here.. COLD is coming so I probably wont get much done for a while.. RLP