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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list pre61-list); Wed, 23 Feb 2000 07:40:14 -0500 (EST) Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 07:40:14 -0500 (EST) From: Ford Truck Enthusiasts List Server To: pre61-list digest users Reply-to: pre61-list  ford-trucks.com Subject: pre61-list Digest V2000 #12 Precedence: bulk ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts 1948-1960 Truck Mailing List Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ pre61-list Digest Mon, 21 Feb 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 012 In This Issue: Re: : Sway Bar Questions Best Way To Paint Re: Best Way To Paint Re: Front Suspension 56 Windshield Trim Re: Carbs running boards Re: 56 Windshield Trim Cab Paint Re: Cab Paint Re: 56 Windshield Trim Re: Cab Paint Re: running boards Re: Front Suspension Re: Best Way To Paint ADMIN: Searchable mailing list archives now online! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Terry" Subject: Re: : Sway Bar Questions Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 13:25:30 -0600 The builder welded the spring hangers directly under the frame, and staggered the rear shocks. PS: I know I can move my springs, etc, etc. etc. but obviously I don't want to do any of that. Did you think that you may kill two birds with one stone if you move the springs back to the right location? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 11:53:18 -0800 (PST) From: Scott Subject: Best Way To Paint We are getting close to painting our 52 and we are wondering the best way to paint it. Should we paint everything then put it together? Should we put the truck together and then paint it? I've also heard of loosely assembling the truck then painting it. I was wondering what you guys have found works the best. Also, we have fiberglass rear fenders. I remember something about you have to get the glossy look off them because it's a gell or something??? Scott __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ From: "Tim Mortimore" Subject: Re: Best Way To Paint Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 11:59:41 -0000 put it together before you paint. make sure everything fits. then take it apart and paint. make sure everything is thoroughly prepped, the 'fix' for most paint screw ups is "strip and refinish".... i'm assuming you are attempting to do a really good job. if it is just a 'make it blue' type of job, put it together and paint it. that's my two cents. tim in seattle 58 panel ----- Original Message ----- From: Scott To: Pre 60 List Sent: Monday, February 21, 2000 7:53 PM Subject: [pre61-list] Best Way To Paint > We are getting close to painting our 52 and we are wondering the best > way to paint it. Should we paint everything then put it together? > Should we put the truck together and then paint it? I've also heard of > loosely assembling the truck then painting it. I was wondering what > you guys have found works the best. Also, we have fiberglass rear > fenders. I remember something about you have to get the glossy look > off them because it's a gell or something??? > Scott > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://im.yahoo.com > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the body of the > message. > > > ------------------------------ From: "Whiteman, Bob" Subject: Re: Front Suspension Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 14:38:43 -0600 I used the Gibbons kit on my '53. It was an easy bolt on, I think I only had to drill about 8 holes (6 of them were for the rear cross member). The biggest pain was cleaning up the torsion bar sockets and welding them into place. The things I didn't do they suggested were removing the original crossmember the transmission rode on, and use their template for notching the frame to allow the gear box to bolt up (theirs removed too much material for my taste). While I'm not running a bib block in mine, the guy at church who recommended it is running a 454 with headers without any trouble. Bob > From: "Sean Wilkinson" > Subject: Front Suspension > Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 15:43:56 GMT > > I am considering installing the front suspension from a large Mopar car > ('72 > Town & Country Wagon). The crossmember comes from a company called Gibbons > > Fiberglass. I have thought about this install as I will be installing a > big > block engine. Has anyone used their product? Any thoughts on this would be > > great. > > Sean > '55 F-100 > ______________________________________________________ > ------------------------------ From: "Lori" Subject: 56 Windshield Trim Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 14:26:01 -0700 Does anyone have a reliable source for the front window trim (I'm told it's stainless steel) for a 56 F-100? Lori 429Effie ------------------------------ From: NACatin aol.com Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 17:18:21 EST Subject: Re: Carbs Looking for spec and, etc., for the carb on a 58,292 V8. Also need a rebuilding shop in New England area - CT region. Did the orig. 292 have the throttle attachment? Regards, Nick ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 14:25:43 -0800 (PST) From: Scott Subject: running boards Oh yea, what is the best thing to do with the running boards? They are (now) in really good condition. The truck is going to be driven every day in the summer. Should we powder coat them? I have heard that the UV rays can damage the finnish?? Or do we paint them, but what about scratches? We don't really want to go with step plates either. Has anyone powder coated their running boards or have any really good ideas? Scott __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ From: "DCCC" Subject: Re: 56 Windshield Trim Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 16:17:45 -0800 I'm looking for the back glass window trim for the big wrap around window David 56 longbed -From: Lori : Monday, February 21, 2000 1:25 PM Subject: [pre61-list] 56 Windshield Trim >Does anyone have a reliable source for the front window trim (I'm told it's stainless steel) for a 56 F-100? >Lori ------------------------------ From: AMorgan351 aol.com Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 22:05:33 EST Subject: Cab Paint E: Don't know what your other color was, but Colonial White was used in a lot of two-tone custom cab color schemes. My 57 has it reversed, with blue on the cab top and rear,and below the styling line. Just makes it look nice. Is yours a full custom cab? - two visors, - driver side door key - driver side door pull Al - No Name 57 > > What did the colonial white paint on the top and the rear of the cab mean? > > E. O'Daniel > IDAHO! > ------------------------------ From: "david" Subject: Re: Cab Paint Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 22:31:01 -0000 this is the only way i know to reach everyone at once,so here goes.the power steering box and dash cluster for a 56 are sold.I can't believe the response i've gotten.sure wish i'd asked more for it now..............scatpack ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 3:05 AM Subject: [pre61-list] Cab Paint > E: > > Don't know what your other color was, but Colonial White was used in a lot of > two-tone custom cab color schemes. My 57 has it reversed, with blue on the > cab top and rear,and below the styling line. Just makes it look nice. Is > yours a full custom cab? > - two visors, > - driver side door key > - driver side door pull > > Al - No Name 57 > > > > > > What did the colonial white paint on the top and the rear of the cab mean? > > > > E. O'Daniel > > IDAHO! > > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the body of the > message. > ------------------------------ From: NACatin aol.com Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 22:34:45 EST Subject: Re: 56 Windshield Trim David I have the entire rear window w/ the trim in place. If your interested please email me off line and I'll give you the details. Nick nacatin aol.com ------------------------------ From: NACatin aol.com Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 22:47:57 EST Subject: Re: Cab Paint I have a standard -behind the seat- gas tank from a "51 F series pick with the sending unit for sale. Any interest? Regards & thanks, Nick ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 20:54:46 -0800 From: "Ray Cardogno" Subject: Re: running boards I had mine chromed. It's durable but it will scuff after few years... Ray C -- On Mon, 21 Feb 2000 14:25:43 Scott wrote: >Oh yea, what is the best thing to do with the running boards? They are >(now) in really good condition. The truck is going to be driven every >day in the summer. Should we powder coat them? I have heard that the >UV rays can damage the finnish?? Or do we paint them, but what about >scratches? We don't really want to go with step plates either. Has >anyone powder coated their running boards or have any really good >ideas? >Scott >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. >http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://im.yahoo.com >========================================================== >To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with>the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the body of the >message. > > Angelfire for your free web-based e-mail. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.angelfire.com ------------------------------ From: "Joe Joachims" Subject: Re: Front Suspension Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 21:20:39 -0800 I installed a 78 Cordoba front end with the Gibbons kit on my 55 F-100. Was a bolt up installation (No Welding needed). I am very happy with the Front end . Drives and rides really nice..Only thing you have to be careful of is getting the torsion bars set properly or they won't load up. Just follow the instruction... You can adjust the higth of your trk by adjusting the screw on the torsion bars. (4" off the ground to 9" off the ground) Hope this helps. I'm running a 390 eng. in my 55. Joe 55 Toy-- - Original Message ----- From: "Sean Wilkinson" To: Sent: Monday, February 21, 2000 7:43 AM Subject: [pre61-list] Front Suspension > I am considering installing the front suspension from a large Mopar car ('72 > Town & Country Wagon). The crossmember comes from a company called Gibbons > Fiberglass. I have thought about this install as I will be installing a big > block engine. Has anyone used their product? Any thoughts on this would be > great. > > Sean > '55 F-100 > ______________________________________________________ > > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with> the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the body of the > message. > > ------------------------------ From: "O'Connell, Dennis M" Subject: Re: Best Way To Paint Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 07:18:56 -0800 Scott, I agree with Tim. I painted my 55 in my garage at my house(twice) The first time I took it all apart and painted the pieces separately. Then put it together. Second time didn't change color so painted some parts loosely fitted to the truck. On the wide fenders just treat them like the other parts of the car, and prep accordingly. Mine needed a lot of block sanding to get them smooth. They may look smooth with the gel coat, but you put a nice shiny paint job on and you won't be happy. If you want to see how they look when done Ken just put my truck out on the website, the red 55F100. If you have any more questions you can mail me offline at DMO1 pge.comDennis > ---------- > From: Scott[SMTP:wm_69 yahoo.com]> Reply To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2000 11:53 AM > To: Pre 60 List > Subject: [pre61-list] Best Way To Paint > > We are getting close to painting our 52 and we are wondering the best > way to paint it. Should we paint everything then put it together? > Should we put the truck together and then paint it? I've also heard of > loosely assembling the truck then painting it. I was wondering what > you guys have found works the best. Also, we have fiberglass rear > fenders. I remember something about you have to get the glossy look > off them because it's a gell or something??? > Scott > __________________________________________________ > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 07:43:04 -0500 From: Ken Payne Subject: ADMIN: Searchable mailing list archives now online! The mailing list archive, containing over 120,000 postings, has been placed on the web site. They can be searched, but not browsed via an index (to stop spam email address harvesters). Its missing the last month of archives, but these will be up soon and a system will be put in place to keep the search "live" with the latest archives. You'll find the search to be very fast, off peak search is about 3-5 seconds for 250+ meg of archives, peak is about 6-10 seconds. Amazing what 256 meg of RAM will do for a system! This was one of the many items I promised to give everyone when FTE moved to the new server. More features for the users are on the way, as soon as I fix a few problems a small number of users are having. :-) The search can be found at: http://www.ford-trucks.com/archives/index.html Enjoy! ------------------------------ End of pre61-list Digest V2000 #12 ********************************** ---------------------------------------------------------- Ford Truck Enthusiasts 1948-1960 Truck List Send posts to pre61-list ford-trucks.comIf you ever want to remove yourself from this mailing list, send an email to: listar ford-trucks.comwith the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the subject of the message. Visit Our Web Site: http://www.ford-trucks.com ---------------------------------------------------------- .... 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