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1955 Ford F100 Runs excellent, almost all original. 272 Yblock - Ford 9" rear end 12V conversion Rebuilt steering box - New king pins and bushings...
Thanks bandit! That’s what I was thinking. Just filled her up too. Guess I’ll burn some gas then do it.
It’s a 55 F-100. Down there (inside the tank) The sending unit is right on top of the tank. No issues with the sending unit. Just the float.
That explains the magnet not working. It’s brass. I did pull the sending unit, the float and little rod that clips onto the unit fell off. Tried...
Any suggestions for getting a gas float out of your tank other than pulling it and draining it. Seems to have fallen off the mount with the rod...
It definitely had more cars this year than last. My wife and I took the truck out and had a fun day. We also went to town on Friday night and had...
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thank you, thats exactly what's happening.
I have a 55 F100 with stock gauge and sending unit. Im a rookie when it comes to wiring. The gauge has been working fine. The other day the wife...
Go up in the arch, cool experience. Tour the budweiser plant and get 2 free beers afterward and eat some BBQ!
Damn. I’m about an hour away. I’m sorry I missed this. I’ll definitely be going next year. Some beautiful cars.
Here is my 55. all original other than a 272 y block and ford 9" rear end[ATTACH]
welcome. good luck with the new ride.
Yes. Original motor was a 239. The guy I bought it from put the 272 in it.
If my truck wasn’t period correct and original, that would’ve been my plan. I would’ve went with a coyote, ifs, 4link, etc... I want to keep it...
Thanks Tim! I’ll be in touch with you in the summer. Hope to get the motor out just after the ventura nationals.
Im 46 and know nothing about motors. It’s going to be a learning experience for me just pulling it and putting it back in. That’s my reasoning for...
Yes, he is about 2.5 hours from me. Seems like the go to guy.
I have heard a lot of good things about Tim. He is up in Hanford. A bit of a drive but I only want to do this once and do it right. Thank you.
Thank you guys, I’ll start doing some research.
I have 55 F100 with a 272 Y Block, it runs really well but has leaks. I'd like to have the motor completely redone. Does anyone have...
Thank you very much Hollywood!
Anyone of of any shop in So. California that does speedo repair. I have a 55 F100 with an OEM speedo that isn't working. Thanks in advance!
Thank you guys. I appreciate the welcome. The truck is in good shape but like most of them, it has some issues.
Whats up guys, I'm new here. Been browsing for a while, found some useful info on here and decided to join up. I have a 55 F100. Been working on...
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