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03-21-2017, 11:02 PM
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Location: Somewhere in the woods AB
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1952 F-1 Project
We have both a 27 and a 35 Tudor, but have been looking for a truck project since I retired 18 months ago... brought this home Sunday...
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03-21-2017, 11:04 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Don't know why some of the pictures rotated... original flathead and optional four speed still in and running... just need to start hunting parts for the restoration!
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03-21-2017, 11:34 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Looks like a good, solid project - enjoy!
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03-21-2017, 11:57 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Thanks! Plans are to keep the original drive train, perhaps lower slightly with Posie springs, and update the brakes to front disks, the rest remains stock...
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03-22-2017, 07:22 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Sweet! You will find the 52 parts are tougher to track down that every other year but they are out there. Enjoy the adventure and keep us posted.
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03-22-2017, 09:19 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
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03-22-2017, 09:31 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
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03-22-2017, 09:33 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Congrats!
I also have a 52 f1, purchased about 2 months ago. It's been keeping off the couch and in the garage nightly. So, I'm helping the truck get a new life and it's helping me  Stay in touch.
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03-22-2017, 09:39 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
That's my plan as well, thanks for the encouragement
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03-22-2017, 09:43 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
The fender extensions are hard to find, no matter what year( 48-50 or 51-52 ) I was lucky, I found 2 NOS ones for my 1950. Fiberglass is out there. Carpenter's is working on them. Don't know if he has released them yet. Nice truck.
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03-22-2017, 10:29 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
On the driver's side head, what's that thing sticking
up a "mile" off the head? |
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03-22-2017, 10:40 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Block heater.... one on each head.... they're both coming off!
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03-22-2017, 11:23 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Nice old truck! I've just started in on a 49 and plans are just about the same as you. I hope you post a lot of what you do so us new F-1 guys can learn along with you.
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03-22-2017, 01:07 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
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Be careful with used/nos extensions. F1 is different from F2/3 but only due to a bigger opening in the fender for the tires for the F2/3. The 48-52 F series fenders and extensions suffer from an internal brace at the joint. This often collects debris and moisture between them and the outer fender panel causing rust out, and more importantly swelling and distortion of the outer panels. It looks like you may have some of that so be sure that the metal is brought back to proper shape when the fenders are worked on. For fiberglass please consider http://www.wescottsauto.com/WebCatal...up-C72-C73.pdf |
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03-22-2017, 06:39 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Thanks everyone for the replies... Karl, thank you for the link to the glass fenders... I may consider them as an option if I can't get the steel to work. I've got three corvettes, there's nothing wrong with fibreglass...
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08-17-2017, 11:28 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Thought I should post an update.... lots of the old sheet metal off, I've collected a new box, rears and running boards so far... working now on stripping down to the frame in preparation for sandblasting and painting it, and then the restoration really begins...
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08-18-2017, 09:36 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
My favorite of the F-1's is the 1952 body style. Great looking truck. How about a photo of that '35 too?
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08-18-2017, 10:53 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Looks good so far, glad you have the talent to restore, keep the progress posts coming, I like the old trucks.
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08-18-2017, 01:02 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Very nice work!
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08-18-2017, 01:41 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Cant beat a old truck, looking good!
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