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    '54 cab for my '55

    Maybe you could move to Intercourse PA.
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    '55 f100 my first project need help

    One of the first things to do is to order/collect catalogs from F100 part dealers. The catalogs have a lot of part drawings and IPBs (Illustrated Part Breakdowns). These show how a stock F100 goes together and will help you decide what you can afford to do.I also like the idea of getting it to...
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    1953 F-100

    Spike, Before you go the the trouble of installing other springs you might try taking a leaf or two out of the rear springs. Removing one or two short ones (load leafs) lower the rear and will give you a smoother ride but it will reduce your load carrying capacity. While you have the spring...
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    Roll Call

    Another from Kitsap County...Seabeck, WA
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    2008 Escape

    Oh, and by the way...3 things guys lie about,How often they get laidHow big they areandHow good of gas mileage the get.
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    2008 Escape

    On mine, you have to be under 40 and off the gas, the gas engine will shut off and electric will take over. Easy on the gas, no load, (level or downhill) and under 40 you'll stay on electric until the battery needs to charge.My best speed under electric is about 42 mph. Downhill and riding the...
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    1953 F-100

    My seats for my '56 are from a 2002 Buick, bought off ebay. Split bench seat with the shoulder belts built into the seat. I had to modify the seat control circuits. The passenger side was no problem, just connect power and ground. The drivers side is another story... The drivers side controls go...
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    2008 Escape

    I have a 2007 Hybrid and getting a 32 to 33 mpg. I had it up to 34+ but I think people behind me were getting pissed. :)Winter time driving (Pacific NW) was about 27 to 29 mpg.Had a big Dodge, traded it in for the Escape. We miss the big truck but not the gas bills.
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    Welcome MikeB

    Hi All,Thanks for the welcome. I'm not much of an online chatter but when I think I can contribute I usually do, right or wrong.I've had my '56 since 1976. It's an ex-California forestry truck. Rebuilt and showed in the late '70's before tearing it down for another rebuild. It's survived...
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