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I shortened a steering column from a 93 Trans am and used a double joint from Borgeson on my 48 Ford coe sitting on a 1 ton Dodge truck chassis....
6 reasons we COE guys put the engine behind the cab, or at least the 6 reasons I did. 1) Much easier to work on the engine if you need to, and...
I have one for sale. PM me
http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/garage/08scottmann/ Here is a link to all of the pictures I have with the story of my 48 Ford COE car hauler.
No handling problems at all.
Oh yea, I like that thread. Thanks Patrick.
I have a personal friend, actually he and I are co workers for the same company even though we live 250 miles apart, and he has a mid fifties Ford...
Are these the ones your looking for ? http://www.mcmaster.com/#rivet-type-bolts/=8phb0y
I would think Mcmaster Carr would have them if anyone would. I have bought many things from them over the years, and they always have it in stock,...
Let's get'em out and drive'em. They'll wash off!!!!
I'm going to wash mine this afternoon. There is a cruise in at the local Culvers tonight, and I still have bugs on it from the trip home from the...
I have a 5.9 Cummins in mine, but mine is behind the cab. I am also a big fan of the late 7.3 powerstroke. I have one in my pickup and have had...
Thanks for the kind words guys. I can't believe I didn't find this site and meet you all sooner. I am so glad I have found a bunch of fellow COE...
I have 2 48-50 Ford COE's, and the battery box on the right running board was rusted away and missing on both of them. I simply custom made a new...
My engine is behind the sleeper. The radiator, intercooler, and a/c condensor is sitting in front of the engine in exactly the same location in...
My 48 Ford COE hauler is on a 93 Dodge 1 ton frame/chassis stretched 9 feet. It wasn't what I intended to use in the beginning, but after I...
My throttle cable came from California Cable Co.(about 16 feet long) My shifter cable came from NAPA. I found it in the Balkamp catalog in the...
My 5.9 Cummins is under the bed just behind the sleeper, and I wouldn't do it any other way(for my situation), for several reasons. 1) Ease of...
When I bought my 48 Ford COE(without a bed on it), the guy I bought it from delivered it to me in the purchase price. He brought it about 100...
Here is the link to the story and photos of my COE http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/garage/08scottmann/
I just stumbled onto this post. Here is a link to the build photos of my 48 Ford COE http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/garage/08scottmann/
just joined......thanks
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