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Well Ryan, if having my '49 Ford F1 truck and a live Pine tree in pic is not acceptable or maybe not everyone is blessed here. I know I said Have...
Oh well, I tried to wish y'all a happy holiday season using my '49 Ford F1, now it's vanished. Take care and have fun with your rides.
That's pretty neat, no remnants on mine, but when we begin the trailer restore after the pickup truck, all wood gets replaced and possibly a...
Very nice, did yours originally have a canvas cover? Was thinking mine might have when first built, but it's completely evenly surface rusted...
Interesting info Jerry, thank you kindly.
Bench seat back from upholstery and custom floor mats arrived, gonna look perfect with the red loop carpet kit. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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Some upgrades since that last photo. [ATTACH] Windshield getting replaced soon [ATTACH]
There is a way if you can get it past the pedal arms, the Ford service manual suggests shaft with worm out through bottom disconnecting it from...
Good observation harpo1313. I never thought of that. Well said.
Old grandpa 1st owner must of not cared about luck and maybe figured they welded on better upside down. Who knows both the husband and wife have...
Nice Budget36, the old grandpa must have liked the look down, welded on better? He must of not cared about luck. No superstitions here. Our Ranch...
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New shoes all the way around, replaced old top radiator hoses with original style pipes, clamps and hoses, bottom hoses next after both water...
I found the break down on the steering assembly in the Ford service manual. Thanks for the positive info RMR&C. Going to try and follow the steps...
Hi y'all, well the old steering wheel needed to be replaced, when removing the nut, it just spun off easy. Looks like someone somehow many moons...
[ATTACH] After going through the interior and finding lots of old receipts and lit. from '63-65, the ones I could save are now preserved in a...
Guess we'll never know the reason grandpa had for welding those horse shoes upside down.
All good points and do have a compression tester, all plugs looked golden med brown, except one was darker, will compare all cylinders at check.
Funny, my wife said the same thing. Luck running out. Hah!
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Howdy, New project acquired recently, one owner 1949 Ford F1 truck with flat head 8BA V8 and 3 speed manual trans. Been sitting for a long while...
Yep, we knew what he meant.
Thanks! Still in aah finding it, time capsule, like those barn finds you hear about. Fits right in on my ranch.
Great story, glad this trailer brought you back to your memories. I believe the grandpa owner built it from scratch and in the front nose, there...
Thanks, I'll be sure to check that.
Hi Eddy, from the info I gathered from the grandson, grandpa and grandma passed away years ago, their business stopped it time, found receipts in...
Yeehaw! No horse, maybe a donkey or two and a couple goats. Rustic patina. Yep!
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