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I believe that the color is called Sungate Ivory. You can find information on the paint codes here. Good luck, -DV
I'm no oil expert, but the machine shop that rebuilt my motor suggested an oil that has at least 1200-1400 ppm Zinc and Phosphorous. It looks like...
I was using regular oil and adding the ZDDP additive. I have since switched to Mobil1 15W50 synthetic which has the zinc and phosphorus levels...
My '52 F1 has a clip from a 79-82 GM G-Body (Monte Carlo, Regal, Gran Prix, Cutlass). It was installed by the previous owner. While the G-Body...
Here is a link to my build thread with lots of pictures of my '52 F1. -DV
My '52 Ford F1 pickup has a 5x4.5 bolt pattern on the rear and 5x4.75 on the front. The Wheels that I bought from Wheel Vintiques support both...
I have a 302 with C6 setup in my '52 Ford F1 pickup. I'm reasonably pleased with it now, but if I had it to do over again I probably would have...
I have a '52 F1 with a 302 Windsor and a C6 transmission. You've already mentioned most of the issues. Have you decided what to do about the front...
I had to drill mine out. Pain in the butt!
See my post on your other thread, but you may want to also look at my build thread. Good Luck! -DV
Are you sure that it's a Camaro clip? I bought a '52 Ford F1 that the owner said had a "Camaro clip" and it turns out it was a GM G Body (Monte...
Congratulations, looks great in the photos! Hopefully most of the dust and orange peel will come out with a little water sanding.
I run a 302 with a C6 in my '52 Ford F1 pickup. I had to put taller gears in the rear-end (2.80) in order to be able to cruise comfortably at...
I bought a unit from Retrosound and I'll have to say that I am very disappointed in it. The first unit was DOA. I called to return the unit...
I have a 302 in my '52 Ford F1. I used one of those remote filter mount kits to move my filter up onto the fender well. Otherwise, I would have...
My '52 F1 has a front clip from a GM G Body (Monte Carlo/Regal/Cutlass) that was in the truck when I bought it. I'm satisfied with it now, but I...
Each person is likely to have a different opinion... here's mine. I had a '51 F1 that had a 350 sbc/350 th combo in it. I later bought a '52 F1...
Check over at FTE and you'll find lot of information about IFS options for F1's and F100's. My '52 F1 has a front clip from a GM G Body (Monte...
Hope this helps. -DV [IMG]
I have a '52 F1 that I redid as a restomod. That 5 star cab is only going to be important to someone wanting a pure restoration.
I agree with the others; chrome plating is outrageously expensive. Depending on what you need done, it may be cheaper to just buy new parts if...
Yeah... pure restoration vs resto-mod vs street rod is an endless debate. I have mine the way I want, but its cool with me if others choose a...
Below are some photos showing the transformation from street rod to resto mod. The first photo is the way it looked when I got it. Second photo is...
My '52 F1 had craigers on out when I got it. I took them off and put steelies on it. I agree that it depends on what kind of "look" you're after....
Won't work. Not only are their seats switched left-to-right, but they're upside down.
Owner-operated truckers take great pride in making their rigs shine. Go to your local truck stop, most of them carry top quality aluminium...
Here's a good article on that swap. Peace, -DV
I had this problem on my '52 Ford pick-up (with Monte Carlo clip). Replaced the calipers, pads, master cylinder, problem persisted. Found a kink...
Wikipedia has this nice article on the early history of racing at Daytona. Good luck, -DV
Strike the word "excellent" from my previous post. The article have numerous editing issues, but there is still some good info in there.
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