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Hello everyone I'm to ford barn. I'm restoring a 49 ford f1 with a flathead 6 and 4 speed on the floor in my drive way. I'm 16 years old. Any help i can get with my restoration will be greatly appreciated. I'm looking for running boards, fenders, and bed.
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 Comb the H.A.M.B, the for sale section here, Hemmings Motor News and craigslist. Reproduction parts are available for them. LMC and Northern Classic Truck may be of help. Fenders and boards are available in fiberglass from various sources.
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 Your in for a lot of fun & frustration Just try to make it FUN. & ask a lot of questions.
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 41ford f1 I'm already on H.A.M.B. no luck so far same with craigslist. Id rather not go with any fiberglass parts because I'm going to drive it back and forth to school and work.
Walts37 I'm already having lots of fun with my build but when most of the body is rust holes, body filler, and riveted on sheet metal it gets frustrating. |
Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 Welcome. I know it is a ways away from you but there is an Early Ford V8 club that meets in Fairfax, VA. Even if you can't make the meetings, there are a lot of experienced people more that willing to help out someone starting out.
Tell us how you came to own the truck and what all you need. Is it running? |
Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 My moms old boss was moving and she had to get rid of all the vehicles in the yard and woods. My step dad knew i wanted and old ford truck. So he drug it out and gave it to me for my 10th birthday. I need just about everything for it except chassis. I'm hoping to have it running in about a month. I already know the motor runs but i want to convert it to 12 volt system since it will be a daily driver.
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 Welcome to the barn. The parts you are looking for are going to be tough to find. Fenders show up once in a while on ebay but good runningboards are going to be hard to come by. Might be better off getting the repro metal boards and bed.
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 are the fenders, bed, etc. only used in that one year...or do other years fit also??...welcome to the 'Barn....Mike
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 I'm not positive but i think the 48-50 f1 beds and fenders all fit on the 49 f1. I'm not so sure about the running boards.
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 Hi Fluffy
Welcome to the barn. Every time you see an F1, or any early pickup talk to the driver. He or she may know someone local who has a truck or parts. Once you are driving it, people will come to you and say they remember riding in one, and grandpa or someone else still has one out back. Be selective, and buy local, so you can see what you are buying. Buying with only a dim picture and owner's discription, is not the same as seeing it in person. Good luck, there a lot of F1 parts all over this country, so start looking, and asking. Bruce Works good Lasts long time |
Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 I always talk to anyone i see riding around in any old pick up. I guess you can say i have a soft spot for old trucks. I've found a few parts around where i live there either to expensive or not salvageable.
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 Good on you mate. I bought my 49 F1 when I was 15. This August I will have had it 40 years. You're going to have a lot of fun! :)
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 If I'm going to drive it pretty much everyday is there anything in particular i will have to do with it? With it being completely stock.
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 Thanks for all the help guys. A friend suggested putting disc brakes in the front and maybe rack and pinion steering so i don't have to worry so much about those people.
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 certain toyota 4x4 steering boxes will be an easy power steering "upgrade", but keeping the flathead means finding a way to adapt a power steering pump to the pulley/belt system.
Disc brakes up front means changing the master cylinder under the cab, and the snowball effect goes from there. I'm not saying don't do it, but it will cost more money. |
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 Welcome to the Barn Fluff, A lot of F1 guys on here. Lots of info... just ask. Restored my first F1 at 16. Same combo 226 Flatty with a 4 speed. Took that out went and put in a 390 C6 combo. 38 years later doing another F1. Go ahead and ask away on questions, alot of smart people on this site. Good luck with your project. Ken
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 Welcome. Good luck with your build. TM
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Re: New to forum 49 ford f1 Havi, I know it will cost more money but id rather be safe then sorry since i will be driving it everyday back and forth to work and school.
Tiquer, Id rather keep it all ford if possible i won't be doing any highway driving. I have a 97 gmc to beat the crap out of for that. I keep hearing different stories about have to double clutch or not with my truck. Ken Crans, I thought about putting a v8 in it later on down the road. If I don't im going to build sort of like an autocross truck down the road. Aftermarket suspension, brakes, v8, etc. I can ashore you i will be asking alot of questions this is my first build but definitely won't be my last. |
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