Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2018, 09:34 AM
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Re: 1951 F3 Build
After owning the truck for 4yrs i finally got to drive it around the yard today. still tons work to do but hopefully i will have it on the road soon!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2017, 08:20 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2017, 09:43 AM
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226 Fan/Alternator hitting each other
Is anyone running a ford 226 flathead? I have a 51 226 in my 51 F3 i added an alternator but the fan really close to hitting the alternator. I thinking on making a aluminum spacer for the fan but...
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Forum: Early V8
11-19-2015, 10:31 AM
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Forum: Early V8
11-16-2015, 09:08 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2015, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 33,259
Re: 1951 F3 Build
I think ur looking at the f1 axles from the parts truck. The truck is a f3 and has 8 lugs on both front and rear.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2015, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 33,259
Re: 1951 F3 Build
Fired up the motor this past weekend. Dam it sounds good. Took the radiator in to place that rebuilds them...they said mine is to far gone. Any recommendations on where to buy one? Lots of aluminum...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2015, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 33,259
Re: 1951 F3 Build
Well i didn't get the motor running but i did get a couple things done. I got the radiator cleaned and mounted. Made gaskets for the water pump and thermostat housing and installed those with a new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2015, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 33,259
Re: 1951 F3 Build
I got the 226 installed.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/fote03/1951%20Ford%20F3/C587667E-1FA4-4077-B837-1CE04FB2B49B_zpsue8xcueo.jpg
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2015, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 33,259
Re: 1951 F3 Build
Ordered the clutch kit from Rockauto. AMS AUTOMOTIVE Part # 07518 under 1951 FORD F3 3.7L 226cid on their site. Also ordered new pressure plate bolts ARP 150-2201. Finally had some time Saturday...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2015, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,652
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Forum: Early V8
01-05-2015, 10:35 AM
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1951 Ford F3 hood
Looking for a good 1951 truck hood willing to drive for the right one. Please pm pics and asking price!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2015, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 33,259
Re: 1951 F3 Build
Well the clutch kit was wrong. Looks like rock auto is the only one that carries it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2014, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 33,259
Re: 1951 F3 Build
Fire wall is gone the frame needs another coat and will be ready.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/fote03/1951%20Ford%20F3/34DF8EA2-D0EC-40B8-B810-052C80B3DF0E_zpsrejhcaaa.jpg...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2014, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,975
Re: Bellhousing question
Here is a better picture.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/fote03/1951%20Ford%20F3/DE64DB87-5B57-48F5-A5CF-D5928069BBC0_zpsei8ytcri.jpg...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2014, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,975
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2014, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,697
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2014, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,288
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2014, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,975
Re: Bellhousing question
I can get a better picture tonight but this is what i have.http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/fote03/1951%20Ford%20F3/F9C3F873-B63F-4532-9FC2-A41FE5DBC56C_zps5hlkpjos.jpg
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2014, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,975
Re: Bellhousing question
From what members have posted above there are two different bellhousing that came on the I6 226. One came on the truck and one came on the cars. The oil pans are completely different too. "See Toby...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2014, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 33,259
Re: 1951 F3 Build
I haven't had much time lately but finally got back to working on the truck. i pulled the trans from the 226 and now need to find a bell-housing that will mate the two because the bell-housing that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2014, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,975
Re: Bellhousing question
I want to keep the truck as stock as possible. You rarely see F3 much less stock. So that is why im keeping the 4 speed. Now i just need to find the bell housing put the two together and replace the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2014, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,975
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2014, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,975
Bellhousing question
I have a 1951 F3 4 speed in my truck and i bought a 51 car 226 with a 3 speed attached to put in the truck. I took the 3 speed off last night and figure i could just drop in the 226. But the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2014, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 33,259
Re: 1951 F3 Build
Finally got the truck in the garage. I have one more wheel to put on but looks like on going to have to cut a lug nut and a socket that's was hammered on to a stud.
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