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11-29-2018, 07:21 PM | #41 |
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
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... |
11-29-2018, 08:31 PM | #42 |
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
"Acrilithane"? Wow! That must be some good stuff!
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11-29-2018, 11:31 PM | #43 |
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
It’s almost like a ceramic coating when it’s dry...
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11-30-2018, 10:10 AM | #44 |
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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 | #45 |
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Looks Great!
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12-08-2020, 03:28 PM | #46 |
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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. |
12-08-2022, 08:00 PM | #47 |
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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 | #48 |
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And some more…
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12-08-2022, 08:11 PM | #49 |
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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 | #50 |
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
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 | #51 |
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Re: 1952 F-1 Project
Somewhere in the woods...
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12-09-2022, 08:45 PM | #52 |
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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 | #53 |
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