Info/Pics 1948 to 1952 Ford F1 Trucks

The S10 is a bit wide at the front of the frame, but that can be worked out.
I've got mine on an Explorer frame and it works well because of the narrower frame, torsion bar suspension and a couple of other things.

 

Here are some shots of my '50. I picked it up in Tucson in January. It's still got the flathead V8 and three speed transmission. I intend to to put a T5 transmission and eventually a Jag IFS. The Jag IFS is really simple swap in the '48-'52 trucks.

 

I would personally look into the Jag front clip. Go over to the Ford Truck Enthusiasts' site, http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum41/. There's a lot of talk about the Jag. The best thing to do is do a Google search of the site for both "jag ifs" and "frame swap". Frame swaps get a lot of heat over there but there is a lot of good info.

 

Does anyone know where to get the best re-pro running boards? I want to get a pair that are really good. I hear ROCK VALLEY are nice. Any input would be helpfull....heres the truck....just lowered her 3 inches via dropped axle.....

 

i ordered a set from old car center in bc. they have not showed up yet and i can't wait to see them. I beleive they are denis carpenters boards. The price seems a little hard to swallow at first but i could not find a set that weren't beat to crap.

mike

 

Price the steering rack before you go with this option, its lots of $$$$$$$$$$ to replace

 

Do the 51 type front fenders bolt on to the cab basically the same as the 48 type? Reason I ask is I am building a 48 for my daughter and want to ditch the horizontal bar grill for the toothy grin of the 51 type.

I assume I need the complete front clip as I know the thing the grill and headlights bolt to are totally different along with the lower parts of the front fenders. I also like the 51 hood louvers better.

 

You are correct. Totally different front clip, but will bolt on your early truck.

Whats the matter you don't like the monkey face?

 

I dont, but I cannot put my finger on why I dont like it.

Know where I can get the new clip around Oklahoma?

 

No I don't. I haven't been to OK in about ten years, but last time I was there to visit family in Dill city there was a 51-52 abandoned down a dirt road off a dirt road just outside of town, that I saw. The dirt was red if that helps ROFLMAO

 

454 t400

 

Stoneman,
Got a shot of how the hood pins work with the Hood? I'm considering something similar for my '50. Nice project.
Thanks

 

my buddies- 351 modified and a 5 inch drop axle. fun truck

 

spotted this at the jalopy showdown two years ago. real cool ride

 

here's a few more

 

Thanks,
Do you access the pins through the front hood opening?

 

Yes, it's a little bit of a hassle but it's works, and secure.

 

Id really like to get some more info on this truck. Specifically the suspension and frame. It sits absolutely perfect

 

here are a few

 

Hey All,

I have a 52 F1 pretty much stock on the suspension and I'm wondering if you think I will have a hard time fitting 20'' X 9.5'' rims on it. I came across an awesome deal and I think the rims look awesome. i have measured the back spacing and it's bout 4.5"".
From all the measurements I have taken I think they will fit with the right size tires. Any thoughts?

 

Here is my 52.

 

A Panel is a truck, right?

Here are two of mine. Both are stock. The 51 has a V8 flathead. The 52 has the OHV 6 cyl.

 

48 being converted to a 51-52 front clip...

 

...here is my 52 f2 on a chevy half ton frame...

 

Here is a picture of my 48 merc

 

Interesting thread, as I'm about to begin work on a '52 F3...going for a gasser vibe. The flathead went to a deuce project, and the rest of the driveline went to another F3. Besides converting the 8-lug front hubs, I want to shorten the bed and rear of the frame. Not sure if an F1 bed would fit, as I know the dimensions are different from the F3 beds. Any of you tried an F1 bed on an F3?

 

There are a few guys on the FTE site that have made their F-2/3s into a F-1. One I know for sure goes by the name GreatNorthWoods. He has a gallery set up but I don't know if you can access it without signing up on the site first:

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/member.php?u=35840

If you can't go to the site and sign up:

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum41/

 

Thanks for the info, I'll check it out!

 

Anymore out there?

 

Here's my 51 F-1, going through the brakes and wiring now hope to have it on the road by the end of the month.