A “thank you” is in order!

[runmikeyrun]

Just wanted to thank you guys quick for your help with my project. In the last year I went from knowing almost nothing about old Fords to, well, the pictures speak for themselves. Besides looking nice it also runs good, lol. I still have a few things to finish but it’s fairly close to being “done” if that’s even a thing...

And yes, it’s orange. Why? Well, in the fire service there is a lot of tradition. The motor was orange when I got the truck to work on, so orange it stays. If it’s any consolation, under the orange paint on the valve covers it was teal...







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[KULTULZ]

BEAUTIFUL DETAIL WORK!

Will they let you parade it with the hood open...

[50fordcoupeman]

Nice before and after shots. Looks very nice!!

[paul2748]

Ford used orange paint on their engines at least in 1955-57 in the cars. Don't know about the trucks.


Was the engine rebuilt? If so, why did you use the aftermarket oiler set-up?

[runmikeyrun]

Originally Posted by paul2748

Ford used orange paint on their engines at least in 1955-57 in the cars. Don't know about the trucks.


Was the engine rebuilt? If so, why did you use the aftermarket oiler set-up?

For two reasons: one being tradition. The second being that when I pulled the rocker covers to adjust the valves I couldn’t believe how clean everything was and didn’t show any signs of wear. I figured if it ain’t broke...


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[Hot Rod Reverend]

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I had nothing to do with your work and the "thank you" you are sending out, but let me say kudos to you on that engine detailing. Looks great!

[LD-Ordie]

Great job with the detailing! The before and after shots speak for themselves. Can I assume you did the wiring yourself? It's amazing how much they want for any kind of wiring kit now!

[runmikeyrun]

Originally Posted by LD-Ordie

Great job with the detailing! The before and after shots speak for themselves. Can I assume you did the wiring yourself? It's amazing how much they want for any kind of wiring kit now!

Thanks! It really is amazing how expensive they are. I ordered all the wire myself after drawing the schematic and just did it, I can’t remember how much it was for all the wire, fuse boxes, etc but it was definitely cheaper than a prefab harness.


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[bfdinardo]

RMR,
what did you use to finish the exhaust manifolds? they look great and would love to re-finish mine!

Brian

[runmikeyrun]

Originally Posted by bfdinardo

RMR,

what did you use to finish the exhaust manifolds? they look great and would love to re-finish mine!



Brian

I used Rust-Oleum BBQ paint, believe it or not. Brushed it on. I don’t have any appreciable miles on the truck since painting them but so far it’s holding up. I brushed it on with a foam brush and really let it soak in with two coats.


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[Fortunateson]

Originally Posted by paul2748

Ford used orange paint on their engines at least in 1955-57 in the cars. Don't know about the trucks.


Was the engine rebuilt? If so, why did you use the aftermarket oiler set-up?

I believe it was red but an orange red though.

[ford32tudor]

Outstanding