New thread; gen 1 discussion......

[tinman52]

Hey folks, instead of us hijacking some innocent members build thread, lets do our "bench racing" on this one. Keep it civilized though......

I haven't posted much lately because this forum has been pretty slow. It's a viscous circle.......so post up!!!!!! Anything old Ford truck related!

 

[tinman52]

I'll start.....I have driven my truck a few times this spring, the weather was pretty nice for a week or so, now it's icky again. Rain, snow, mud, etc.

Got a couple things I want to do to her before summer.

1. Clutch. Still chattering, not getting any better. I could live with it, but want to figure out the problem once and for all.

2.engine has a dull knock or thud at cold idle. might be a piston slap, but I want to pull the pan and check the bearings for peace of mind.

Will see how far I get with those two before adding to the list.


I also have a '51 Cabover truck project that I should be working on......

 

[slmann]

don't have anything to add to the old truck talk but would like to subscribe and see what everyone else has to say.

 

[DNFXDLI]

What Scott said.

 

[havi]

Everything I have is still buried under snow.

That said, I started modifying an F2 crossmember for a T5 install, and am waiting for free shop time at work to get the pieces milled. Secondly, I have another F1 frame in the works to get home, so that I can tear down the current extra F1 frame I have (it's really bad), and use that crossmember in my good F1 for the T5 install. The T5 I have is being used as a template for various different crossmembers I plan on making, including the F1, F2/3, and a couple different year IH's. On top of that, I'm looking at getting an F4, and have a Marmon and Herrington driveline in the works. We'll see how that pans out. Meanwhile, I'm waiting for the snow to melt so I can get access to my F1. The F6, and '47 Ford sedan are waiting too, so that the engine swapping can start. Not much I can do while the snow hangs around. At this rate, June will be when it's gone.

 

[tinman52]

Dang Havi, I think you may have more "projects" going than I do.....
I didn't think that was possible!

The midwest sure has gotten a lot of bad weather lately. Hope your snow melts pretty soon....

 

[RustyCJ]

Seriously, your going to mention a 51 coe with not one pic!

 

[mtflat]

I stopped work on the 50 F4 when the snow started falling. I should get back out there and get going on it.

I hit the point of firing up the old flat 6, then found igniton/wiring trouble. Installed a new wiring harness but that's as far as I got.

Did install new windshield and doors as winter hit, and still have to replace a gasket on the back window.

Now that the snow is gone, I don't need a plow truck for a few months......

 

[tinman52]

Seriously, your going to mention a 51 coe with not one pic!

LOL....here ya go. Truck will be a car hauler w/tilt bed and 300 six for power.


As found........

After stretching the cab and new chassis with 158" WB.

 

[primetime]

How abouts we start a fight? OHV rules! Flatties are a waste of time!

Or, what`s the best thing you`ve done to your truck to improve the day to day? I prefer a newer seat, electronic ignition, and sound deadning in the cab...

 

[primetime]

Oh, and the coe makes me drool. Just sayin.

 

[aussie_f350]

That is awesome!! I have Coe envy

 

[RustyCJ]

Real nice, tinman.

 

[slmann]

very cool tinman

 

[slmann]

this forum needs a pic thread.

 

[jpmanyhearts]

well I dont know ????



I don't know if I should post this here but here goes its a 51 f-1 with the original flat head 8 in it with the original trans and rear end I have the motor and the trans ready to go in but that's as far as I have gotten

 

[jpmanyhearts]

here are a few more

 

[mtflat]

There is a lot of great old iron there - do you mind if I turn them for you?

 

[tinman52]

Pulled the trans today......that's as far as I got. The new lift makes it sooooo much easier. I need a taller tranny jack now though....

 

[DNFXDLI]

Nice shop.