1950 ford f2 build thread

[black_devil]

I am starting a build thread since I'm restoring a 1950 ford F2. Build code MKC11G129.

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[primetime]

Yep, that`s a project.

 

[black_devil]

Should I go with the semi gloss on the right or the flat on the left...? both one coat both sanded down...

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[black_devil]

Pulled the eng and trans out took about 2 hrs and help now just gotta put it on the stand and it didn't take to much was really suprised

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[89frankenford]

Nice project, and from the pictures seems fairly clean as well! what are the plans for this? are you keeping it all original?

 

[black_devil]

Nice project, and from the pictures seems fairly clean as well! what are the plans for this? are you keeping it all original?

I'm keeping it mostly stock might make a few modifications but not much

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[black_devil]

Got it on the stand and tore down most of the way just major stuff to take off now

 

[mtflat]

If you take the heads off - use care on the head bolts. They snap off all too easy and you're left with a problem.

It's best to use an air impact wrench on them. It puts torque on all sides evenly. Bolts usually break when the load is off-center.

Good luck and take your time.

 

[black_devil]

Will do appreciate the help

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[black_devil]

Started undercoating the inner fenders and the fender supports its nice to see some things getting fresh paint and protection.

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[black_devil]

Going to remove the windshield and back window soon what is the best way to do so the front window is trash but the back is still good

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[mtflat]

The gasket is probably too brittle to remove - I just take a sharp wood chisel and lay it flat on the glass and push it around the perimeter. The windshield has four clips that fold over to hold it in place.

Front window installs/removes from the outside. Rear window installs/removes from the inside.

New gaskets are available from several vendors.

Clean and paint the body around the opening to smooth things and let the gasket slide better. Lube them really good with dish soap and use a spray water bottle as you pull on the strings - as outlined in the shop manual. Don't hurry. I broke a couple that way.

 

[black_devil]

In the code I gave you earlier was wrong its actually N not M

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[black_devil]

Got a little done. The windshield came out thanks to the help and advise plus I got the dash cluster off eBay and got it apart and painted to match the future colors of the truck. I like it just got to get the putter trim piece fixed and its done.

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[mtflat]

In the code I gave you earlier was wrong its actually N not M

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That sounds better - I have a note that the chassis manual for '52 lists Vermillion Red as code N.

 

[black_devil]

That's going to be hard to find

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[slmann]

looks like a cool project.

 

[black_devil]

I'm taking a break on the truck for a few days. Soo much still to do but one thing at a time is the only way to go

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[DNFXDLI]

looks like a cool project.

It does! .

 

[black_devil]

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