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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-09-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,639
Posted By 100550dvr
Re: F1 Spare Tire Carrier Nut

Great! Ill take one or even two (for a spare). How much and how do I pay you?


I'm located in Owatonna, MN 55060.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-08-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,639
Posted By 100550dvr
Re: F1 Spare Tire Carrier Nut

Let me know if you have a spare tire carrier nut. Appreciate taking the time to look!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-07-2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,639
Posted By 100550dvr
Re: F1 Spare Tire Carrier Nut

Thanks for the input. Anything is possible...not sure what the thread configuration is. If there was sufficient demand for this part and the cost was realistic, it would be easy to replicate using a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-05-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,639
Posted By 100550dvr
F1 Spare Tire Carrier Nut

I am having great difficult sourcing the original nut used to retain the spare tire carrier to the F1 frame. I know they are not being reproduced, but feel there must be some sitting around waiting...
Forum: Early V8 06-08-2019, 10:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 992
Posted By 100550dvr
Signal Stat 800 Turn Signal Switch

I am in the final stages of restoring a 1950 Ford F47 (Canadian built) pickup truck and still need the following:

1) Signal Stat 800 Series Turn Signal Switch in very good to excellent condition....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,061
Posted By 100550dvr
1950 F1/F47 Spare Tire Carrier

I have been searching for an under frame spare tire carrier to complete the restoration of my 1950 F47 (Canadian) truck. My question is why is it so difficult to source the carrier and mounting...
Forum: Early V8 05-06-2019, 10:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 694
Posted By 100550dvr
WTB: 1950 F1/F47 Spare Tire Carrier

I am looking to purchase an under frame spare tire carrier and mounting hardware in very good condition to complete the restoration of my 1950 F47 truck. Any help is much appreciated.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-31-2018, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 972
Posted By 100550dvr
1950 F47 Hood Ford Color

I am restoring a 1950 Canadian-built F47 truck. The recent post regarding the color of the Ford logo letters on hubcaps was very interesting. My truck came with four beat up hubcaps that are unique...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-20-2018, 12:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,174
Posted By 100550dvr
F1 Positive Battery Cable Ground Location

I hate to show my ignorance, but on the F1 what was the original factory location to secure the braided ground strap from the battery? I can not find any accurate information in the service manual....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-13-2018, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,188
Posted By 100550dvr
F1/F47 Defroster Hose

Forgot to ask this question in my last post: how are the two defroster hoses secured in an F1 or F47 pickup truck? These hoses were missing when I purchased my restoration project. Is there some type...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-13-2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,450
Posted By 100550dvr
Canadian Built F47 Heater Core

Work on restoring our 1950 Ford F47 Pickup Truck is progressing. While adding coolant to the engine for the first time, we discovered a small crack in the temperature sender boss on one of the heads....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-27-2018, 10:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,019
Posted By 100550dvr
Re: Head Temperature Boss Crack

Canadian heads have the words MADE IN CANADA in raised letters on the head. That's why I would like to keep it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-27-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,019
Posted By 100550dvr
Head Temperature Boss Crack

I am restoring a 1950 Canadian F47 Truck. The engine was completely overhauled by a builder in the Twin Cities. Adding coolant to the system for the initial start, we discovered a crack in the head...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-12-2018, 11:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,341
Posted By 100550dvr
Re: Ford Flathead Coffee Table

I own a manufacturing company, am 67 years old, married for over 34 years, have an understanding wife, still working 50 hours per week and have very little downtime. I live in Owatonna, Minnesota....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-02-2018, 10:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,341
Posted By 100550dvr
Ford Flathead Coffee Table

During the summer months here in Minnesota, I have a 1950 F1 Pickup as part of our backyard decorations. It has been cosmetically restored and is stored in a heated building beginning in early Fall....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 943
Posted By 100550dvr
Battery Cable Lengths

This topic has probably been discussed in the past, but I was not able to locate in the archives. I am looking for the correct, stock battery cable lengths for a 1950 F1 truck with the V8 flathead...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-16-2018, 10:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,163
Posted By 100550dvr
Re: Using an Optima Battery with an F1/F47 Truck

Thanks for the information. What I was thinking about was a configuration as posted by WABOOM. My concern was if the extra height of the Optima battery (5/8 inch) would prevent the hold down from...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-15-2018, 10:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,163
Posted By 100550dvr
Using an Optima Battery with an F1/F47 Truck

I am restoring a 1950 F47 (Canadian built version of an F1) truck and it is time to purchase a battery. While the easy solution would be to install a conventional 6VDC, wet battery, I have had...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-08-2018, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,205
Posted By 100550dvr
Re: 1950 F1 Fuel Line ON/OFF Valve

Thanks for the suggestions. The Ford tractor valve appears to be different in configuration. It is surprising that none of the restoration part sources carry a valve.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-07-2018, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,205
Posted By 100550dvr
1950 F1 Fuel Line ON/OFF Valve

I am searching for a source to purchase a fuel ON/OFF valve for a 1950 F1 truck. This is the valve that threads into the fuel tank. I have contacted the sources mentioned in past posts, but there is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2018, 10:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,285
Posted By 100550dvr
Re: Importing a car from Canada

I live in Minnesota and recently imported a 1950 F47 pickup truck that I found in Canada. I completed the necessary documents that can be found from the US government websites pertaining to the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2018, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,550
Posted By 100550dvr
Re: 1950 F1 Grill schell paint code/color

There were some differences with the Canadian built trucks. Dash controls are different. Engine and transmission paint are different. This truck was painted two tone red and black. The grill shell...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2018, 11:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,550
Posted By 100550dvr
1950 F1 Grill schell paint code/color

Finishing the restoration of a 1950 Canadian built F47 pickup. Very similar to a US built F1. Wondering if anyone knows the correct code for painting the grill shell. It was originally an ivory type...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,020
Posted By 100550dvr
Re: 1950v F47 Dome Light

There was a snap ring to remove and...yes, it was not exactly easy. This will allow me to properly clean/restore the assembly.

Thanks for the advice.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2018, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,020
Posted By 100550dvr
Re: 1950v F47 Dome Light

Thanks for the advice. We will see what happens.
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