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Recent content by 57blueboat

  1. January B/S Thread

    Beautiful day today, got the starter back in the other night. Truck jumps to life now, great feeling enjoying using it while its nice out again.
  2. January B/S Thread

    Took off my starter the other morning when it was high 20's, made for some cold knuckles but all came out well in the end. Ends up it needed a new armature, hopefully will be able to get it back in by the end of the week for a few days of nice weather.
  3. Truck and owner

    Truck and owner

    Looking happy, but thinking about the what ifs if the truck didn't want to start after the snow fell.
  4. First snow

    First snow

    The trucks first day in the snow Dec 09, ended up getting about 2 feet of snow. The truck started up first try and worked itself out of the snow.
  5. First day rolled in garage

    First day rolled in garage

    First day I took possession, unfortunately it was only a rolling vehicle at the time. Oct. 09
  6. Fuel sending unit gasket leak

    A few weeks ago I put in a new tank, sending unit and fuel pump and all went well except the gasket that came with the tank from LMC did not fit very well. Small amounts of gas leak when the truck is driving, though its very small amounts its still not a good feeling know the tank is directly...
  7. 2009-10 Snow Fall totals

    My sister just sent me two pictures from the first hours of the storm not sure if she got more from after, I'll add more if I get more. The truck started right up and drove out of the snow bank it was plowed in and is now in the garage for the winter.
  8. 2009-10 Snow Fall totals

    About 2 feet here, truck is plowed in on the side of the road, have pictures that'll be up in a few days.
  9. '57 F100 new to me

    Got the truck running today, put in the new tank, sender and fuel pump and the truck is idling and running great now. Its first day of actual action which was a nice experience. The clutch is going and the motor mounts may need a look in the future but for now I'm happy. The spring and summer...
  10. NJ Chapter?

    4. Andrew - 57blueboat Monmouth County....where are you two located in ocean county, from manasquan here.
  11. '57 F100 new to me

    Well a month later I have some fortunate and unfortunate updates. Obviously, pictures have not come, mostly because the truck only only run for about 10 miles since I have taken possession of it.I have been working my way from left to right in the engine bay to restore this vehicle to proper...
  12. '57 F100 new to me

    It has a 272 with a 3 on the tree, bought it from someone in Illinois. The cluster says 54,000 miles on it not sure if it was rolled back or what but body is in great shape and they is only minor rust issues on the top of the cab and the on the bottom of the passenger door which I will address...
  13. '57 F100 new to me

    Well I am still waiting for the title so I can register the truck but took a few pictures with my phone in the garage and thought I'd put them up. Will be getting some nice photos in the fall leaves while they are still around in the next few days once it is registered. Look forward to gaining...
  14. New from Central New Jersey with '57 F100

    Thanks for the response, finally getting this title sent in the mail should be here tomorrow. Monday should have the car registered and on the road, legally at least (couldn't help myself), then I'll get some pictures and maybe a video up on youtube or something. Choptop let me know about...
  15. NJ Chapter?

    Monmouth County here.
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