Hey everyone new Member here to the site. I found the site and loved the incite everyone seemed to have. I figured I need to be apart of it.
I am from Washington State and just got myself a 1950 F3 and it hasn't ran in 20 years. I am currently tearing it apart ( Fenders, Brakes, Flat heat v8 was seized so I pulled that last week. and pretty much every thing else needs to be removed and replaced or cleaned up).
My plan was originally to preserve the look and patina of the rusty truck but as I have removed parts it has been more and more clear that I will need to replace a lot. so Im not going original, my plan with plenty of wiggle room to change, is to put a 350 small block into the truck with a tranny that will marry up. I was told that 350 was the best bang for my buck. (I know some won't like to hear that) let me know what you think i'm open to any Ideas.
I am looking for any knowledge that will help me put this rust bucket back together. and also help me find ways to save money on parts and expertise.
I look forward to the great discussions with everyone!
Thanks Kellen
1950 F3
I am from Washington State and just got myself a 1950 F3 and it hasn't ran in 20 years. I am currently tearing it apart ( Fenders, Brakes, Flat heat v8 was seized so I pulled that last week. and pretty much every thing else needs to be removed and replaced or cleaned up).
My plan was originally to preserve the look and patina of the rusty truck but as I have removed parts it has been more and more clear that I will need to replace a lot. so Im not going original, my plan with plenty of wiggle room to change, is to put a 350 small block into the truck with a tranny that will marry up. I was told that 350 was the best bang for my buck. (I know some won't like to hear that) let me know what you think i'm open to any Ideas.
I am looking for any knowledge that will help me put this rust bucket back together. and also help me find ways to save money on parts and expertise.
I look forward to the great discussions with everyone!
Thanks Kellen
1950 F3
