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03-21-2017, 11:02 PM
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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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11-25-2017, 10:19 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Bit of an update, with a question... got it apart....
Still can't get these pictures to stop rotating... |
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11-25-2017, 10:28 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
And now starting back the other way...
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11-25-2017, 10:34 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
And now the question.... I've googled and looked through all the usual catalogs... does anyone make the left spindle for the 52 F-1? This one has seen better days...
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11-26-2017, 03:26 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
I don't know of anyone reproducing them but they are out there and also on the HAMB so check there as well ....
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11-26-2017, 06:55 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Great looking truck, happy motoring
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11-26-2017, 08:16 AM
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11-26-2017, 08:57 AM
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11-26-2017, 10:30 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Thanks for the suggestions gents.... I'll try posting on the H.A.M.B.
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11-26-2017, 12:09 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
I have good spindle, from my 52 F1. Problem is it’s attached to axle and in NJ.
I’d be happy to let you have it. Obviously, it would need to be removed on site.
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11-26-2017, 07:51 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
I am suffering from shop envy!
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11-29-2017, 12:57 AM
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11-29-2017, 12:58 AM
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11-29-2017, 06:22 AM
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11-29-2017, 07:13 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
I'm retiring in 23 days and I bought a '52 F1 2 years ago for one of my projects. Can't wait to get started. Seeing your pictures just make me anxious! Good luck and keep the progress pictures coming.
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11-29-2017, 11:34 AM
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11-27-2018, 09:11 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Thought I should post some progress... I took a 10 month diversion to bring a 1929 Tudor back to life that had been sitting in a lean to carport for thirty years, but I’m back on the truck.... I’ve been working on the chassis restoration and working on the drivetrain...
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11-27-2018, 09:16 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
More suspension and axle progress....
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11-27-2018, 09:27 PM
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On to the motor and transmission...
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11-28-2018, 09:59 AM
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Looking good!
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11-28-2018, 07:57 PM
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Very nice! What did you use for frame and chassis finish? Paint? Powder coat?
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11-29-2018, 07:21 PM
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Thanks gents....
The frame was sandblasted and painted with a product that is used locally by a company that sandblasts and paints semi trailers and other big pieces.... picture attached... |
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11-29-2018, 08:31 PM
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"Acrilithane"? Wow! That must be some good stuff!
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11-29-2018, 11:31 PM
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It’s almost like a ceramic coating when it’s dry...
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11-30-2018, 10:10 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
20 years ago I helped a fellow rebuild a 52 PU. He was a good body man and painter, so the cab and bed came out great. I put a 302/C4/3.08 in it and it was a great driver. got good gas mileage. After a year or so he came to me and said driving this thing is like a truck. The steering is hard. I checked out the steering box and had the frint end aligned. It wasn't out much. Yes it didn't steer vary good. so I installed a Mustang IFS and he was very happy. The truck was called Peaches
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12-06-2020, 01:52 AM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Looks Great!
Any updates? |
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12-08-2020, 03:28 PM
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You are certainly doing a great job with the restoration of this neat old 1952 Ford F1 Pick-Up. Look forward to seeing more pictures. Keep up the great work. |
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12-08-2022, 08:00 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Well, it’s been a few years since I posted…. Here are some pictures of the last 4 years…..
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12-08-2022, 08:05 PM
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And some more…
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12-08-2022, 08:11 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
And now a question….. I can’t find any information on installation of the ignition housing and tumbler assembly. The truck didn’t have one when purchased… the spring loaded housing fits into the dash, the tabs line up with the slots in the dash, but it’s a puzzle as to what holds it in place. It will not rotate at all. The bezel fits over the tabs, but it too does not rotate…. Anyone have an idea? Thanks…
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12-09-2022, 02:22 PM
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As I recall you push the switch forward enough to get the bezel installed and the spring pulls it back in place. The bezel is bigger than the hole and it holds the switch in place.
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12-09-2022, 02:58 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Somewhere in the woods...
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12-09-2022, 08:45 PM
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Solved! The repop bezel needed gentle encouragement with pliers in order to open the gap enough to allow it to rotate enough to lock.
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12-09-2022, 09:58 PM
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