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Hi all, I transplanted the M50DR2 (Mazda built) trans and the 302/5.0 from our 1989 F-150 into my 51 F1 project. The trans is...
Wow ! Many thanks guys! Particularly those of you who took some excellent pictures. By the way, I do turn my head around to good a really...
Hi guys, I am thinking of going with peep mirrors on my 1951 Ford truck restomod. We have a very narrow driveway, so big advantage to the peep...
Thanks again guys - Lots of good input that I will incorporate. (Unless I run across an attractive ((and lonely)) woman that happens to own a...
Many Thanks guys ! An explosion-proof fan it will be !
Hi all, I am looking at constructing a temp paint booth in my detached garage. I ran across "explosion-proof exhaust fans". With all the...
Thanks again guys, for all the replies! I went back through each reply and I was very struck by the info provided by 5window. (The 17th...
Thanks guys, I will look into the suggestions and let you know if I come up with a good source. I did relocate the opossum to a nice wooded area....
We have a bunch of critters (see pictures) that would love to eat anything they can on our vehicles. My understanding is that if the wiring...
Gentlemen, I got a bit of a surprise when I removed the water pump. Hopefully this will come across in these pictures. A build-up of...
Thanks guys ! Great suggestions and lots of good info! H.A.M.B. never fails to provide helpful info !
Hi all, I am working on a 51 Ford F1 that will be a daily driver. (other than winter.) I had the body sandblasted and then...
Thanks for additional info. I may have jumped to the conclusion regarding any cracks. The previous owner disassembled the entire truck and let...
Thanks for the many good suggestions, particularly about removing the intake. Turns out I have a great deal of rust in the #6 intake port. (Now...
Gentlemen, The flathead V8 that came in the 1951 F1 project I bought is truly stuck. I removed the heads to better facilitate lube etc....
Hi guys, My nephew is having big mouse problems in his small detached garage. I have read about the "Mouse Blocker" product. (hooks into...
NoelC, I was a little quick to say I am not familiar with panel adhesives. A number of years ago I had a 70s Ford truck with a nickel...
Many, many thanks for all the well thought out replies. I am leaning towards the suggestion of having it dipped and then going to work with a...
Gentlemen, I have rust in the weld seam at the top rear of the cab on my 51 F1. The first picture will show the situation from the inside...
Gentlemen, I have some patch panels that came with a light oil coating to prevent rust. Before painting I planned to hit them with a...
Thanks again guys, what a terrific resource ! As many of you suspected, the propane routine was just not getting things hot enough. Finally got...
Thanks guys ! Good suggestions all ! I am going to use a combination of the suggestions. One of which is to fire up the oxy/act. Will need...
Gentlemen, At my last post I have broken the tip of a carbide bit into the head of a rivet. I was able to knock that on through and...
Thanks guys ! As always, some very good responses from people that have been at it for awhile. Turns out my carelessness was a big contributor....
Gentlemen, I have the great misfortune of replacing the door hinges on my 51 F1 truck. The hinge to door side features rivets. Just...
Thanks to all ! Many good suggestions. Will try again, tomorrow.
Gentlemen, I need to remove the windshield and back glass from my 51 F1 as a prelude to media blasting. Although I may replace it (due...
Thanks guys ! All the suggestions sound good. I am not sure which to try first. These are cast iron heads I am scraping, which I should have...
Gentlemen, OK, not too exciting. I have never ran into intake manifold gasket residue that is this difficult to remove, so I am hoping to...
Many thanks to all the replies. As luck would have it, I did order a Melling set from Rock Auto. So it looks like I am covered. Dorman would...
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