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Old 10-17-2021, 05:40 PM   #1
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Howdy boys, I have my grandfathers '48 F1 that he bought new. Yeah! I drove it for a couple years after I got out of the Seabees, until it popped a valve seat ( I think). It has sat for about 35 years now. I plan on finally getting started on rebuilding it to stock. I have a couple questions if I may: Where is a "good" source to buy the parts I will need, other than Mac's (Ecklers) that I would rather not use? I'll need all the rubber, body blocks, water pump rebuild kits, etc. One other question, I also have a '37 V8 that I am contemplating building a speedster with. I'd like to use a truck 4 speed so I will have a "parade gear". What year trans. will marry up to a '37 V8 other than obviously, a '37? Thanks guys, always a joy reading your postings!
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Old 10-17-2021, 05:58 PM   #2
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yeah, Mac's/ eckler is a joke, not what it used to be. I am on east coast someone will talk about wc dealers I just built a 48 F1 or should I say finished one started 14 years ago. I really like it. Did a lot of metal repair to the fenders front and rear came out great. I would recconment new high flow water pumps for the 48 and rebuilt by skip for the 37. any 4 speed truck trans will bolt up, but it is a huge junk of iron, non syncronized but it is you car--maybe get a 4:11 or a 4:44 rear for parade car.
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Old 10-17-2021, 06:09 PM   #3
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Thanks Alan, I might have to give you a call when I get closer. Thanks for the help.
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Old 10-17-2021, 06:10 PM   #4
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Yours looks great I might add!
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Old 10-17-2021, 06:11 PM   #5
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Mine has a single wiper, looks like yours does too. Was two an option, or are they early?
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'Where is a "good" source to buy the parts I will need?'. There are many. I will name a few, but I am sure I will miss some. "Third Gen Auto", "Mac Van Pelt", "Joes Auto Parts", "Early Ford Parts" in San Dimas, CA, "South Side Obsolete" (for hard to find NOS stuff), and "C&G Ford Parts" to name a few. Once you're on here for a while, you'll get a better idea.

My apologies to the many other good vendors I have missed, but I didn't want to "clutter up" this thread.
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Old 10-17-2021, 06:46 PM   #7
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Thanks Tubman, haven't followed this group much. Probably will now that I'm on the hunt.
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Old 10-17-2021, 06:51 PM   #8
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Dennis-carpenter.com is still a good source for Bonus Built trucks (48-50 models).
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Old 10-17-2021, 07:26 PM   #9
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Chuck's Trucks. http://www.chuckstrucksllc.com/pdf/48-56.pdf
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Old 10-18-2021, 07:58 AM   #10
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Thanks guys, keep 'em coming!
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Old 10-18-2021, 07:17 PM   #11
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I do have access to a '50 truck 4 speed. Do I understand correctly, that it will bolt up to the '37 V8? What issues should I expect if I do this? Thanks guys.
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Old 10-18-2021, 07:25 PM   #12
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You will need the hogshead with the transmission. 2nd the above lists and Chucks Trucks. He is a Dennis Carpenter dealer.
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Old 10-18-2021, 07:34 PM   #13
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I believe the truck 4-sp also requires use of an 11" clutch.
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Old 10-18-2021, 09:32 PM   #14
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actually pulled one apart and they had been using a 9" clutch in an F4
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Old 10-18-2021, 10:09 PM   #15
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Ok, I'll show my ignorance here. Hogshead? Not sure what I'm looking at. Thanks.
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Old 10-19-2021, 05:54 AM   #16
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Hogshead is old time term for bellhousing.
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Old 10-19-2021, 07:00 AM   #17
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some of the later model 4 speed trans had a removable front "hogs head" this part contained the clutch release shaft/lever/fork--much desired to use when installing later 5 speed over drives
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Here's a picture.
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Old 10-20-2021, 11:06 PM   #19
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Gotcha. Much like the Model A clutch housing. I knew there was a "hogs head" on a Model T, but didn't know the term was used later. Thanks guys, your help is much appreciated.
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Old 10-21-2021, 02:20 AM   #20
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Mine has a single wiper, looks like yours does too. Was two an option, or are they early?
Single wiper was standard two was an option.
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