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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list pre61-list); Tue, 29 Feb 2000 10:19:17 -0500 (EST) Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 10:19:17 -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 #17 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, 28 Feb 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 017 In This Issue: Wiring 49 title help Re: 49 title help Re: Wiring nice new catalog which gas tank???!!!!!! hotrod Re: hotrod Re: hotrod Re: hotrod Re: hotrod Re: hotrod Manifold and Carb 292 Re: 292 Points Gap Flathead to 5 speed conversion wiring Re: hotrod ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 12:37:18 -0500 From: Paul Subject: Wiring The best price to kit ratio I have found is the EZ wire kit. Costs about 199; I've installed 2 of them last year with good results. I know the Painless is a lot more (not so painless, eh?) and Ron Francis has a real nice super everything kit for about double the EZ price also. Paul Gayda ------------------------------ From: Rwilson50 aol.com Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 12:52:50 EST Subject: 49 title help hi folks, maybe you can help me. A friend has just gotten his 49 back after a number of years. it now has a caddy powerplant and is tubbed with coilovers etc. the last car he owned was a roadrunner that took quite a few trophies and was sold to get this truck back. his problem is with a title (there isn't one) the rules for a builders title are so strict that I thought a spare from the group may be available for a price. He also needs hood springs and a tailgate if anyone has any extras. This truck is going to be built by a high school class in time for our Woodward Dream Cruise in Aug. Any help would be appreciated. Russ Wilson 49 F-1 Rwilson50 aol ------------------------------ From: "Howard H. Tarnoff" Subject: Re: 49 title help Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:07:12 -0500 Russ, There a many title options available. Check in Hemmings under services. It is quick, cheap, and most important it is legal. Howard ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 12:52 PM Subject: [pre61-list] 49 title help > hi folks, maybe you can help me. A friend has just gotten his 49 back after > a number of years. it now has a caddy powerplant and is tubbed with coilovers > etc. the last car he owned was a roadrunner that took quite a few trophies > and was sold to get this truck back. his problem is with a title (there > isn't one) the rules for a builders title are so strict that I thought a > spare from the group may be available for a price. He also needs hood springs > and a tailgate if anyone has any extras. This truck is going to be built by > a high school class in time for our Woodward Dream Cruise in Aug. Any > help would be appreciated. > > Russ Wilson > 49 F-1 > Rwilson50 aol > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the body of the > message. ------------------------------ From: "Steve Schnitz" Subject: Re: Wiring Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:22:46 -0500 Do you have their phone number? Thanks Steve -----Original Message----- From: Paul To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com Date: Monday, February 28, 2000 12:44 PM Subject: [pre61-list] Wiring >The best price to kit ratio I have found is the EZ wire kit. Costs >about 199; I've installed 2 of them last year with good results. > >I know the Painless is a lot more (not so painless, eh?) and Ron Francis >has a real nice super everything kit for about double the EZ price also. > >Paul Gayda >========================================================== >To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with >the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the body of the >message. > > ------------------------------ From: jniolon uss.com Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 12:37:03 -0600 Subject: nice new catalog just got a new catalog some might be interested in... it's from Northern Tool & Equipment (formerly northern hydraylic) but it's a Automotive Equipment and Supply catalog... got some interesting stuff in it from diagnostic equipment for Ford, and others, to specialized tools to nice kennedy toolboxes, to 27,000 lb 4 post lifts... nice wish book and worth a call to ask for one 1-800-468-8298 john ------------------------------ From: A61fordtruck aol.com Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 15:46:52 EST Subject: which gas tank???!!!!!! I am looking for that special Izuzu trooper gas tank that is supposed to perfectly fit in my framerails. I found one in a "85, but it is too wide. (35 inches, my frame is only 29"). so, if any of you guys have done this successfully, please Re to let me know which one i am to use. thanks, Greg Schnakenberg '61 stepside ------------------------------ From: DEADOAK aol.com Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 17:36:46 EST Subject: hotrod Hi group, I've just bought my 14 yr old son a 51 F1. I promised to hotrod it and now he wants to put a 350 engine and an auto transmission. I've already threatened to speak to his mother since I now have doubts about him. I've only restored trucks back to original condition with original parts and have no idea what all is involved in customizing to a hotrod. If you could tell me where to start or who to contact I'd would appreciate it. thanks Charles Williams ------------------------------ From: "Tim Mortimore" Subject: Re: hotrod Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 14:46:38 -0000 please make it stop before it starts!!!!!!!!! Charles, this list has a thing about putting chevy engines into fords. talk your son into putting a ford engine in it and you can get a plethora of information out of the mighty brain trust available on this list. a hot 302 would be a great choice. tim in seattle 58 panel with a 390... ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 10:36 PM Subject: [pre61-list] hotrod > Hi group, I've just bought my 14 yr old son a 51 F1. I promised to hotrod it > and now he wants to put a 350 engine and an auto transmission. I've already > threatened to speak to his mother since I now have doubts about him. I've > only restored trucks back to original condition with original parts and have > no idea what all is involved in customizing to a hotrod. If you could tell > me where to start or who to contact I'd would appreciate it. > > thanks > Charles Williams > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the body of the > message. > > ------------------------------ From: LSTYR88 aol.com Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 17:55:52 EST Subject: Re: hotrod Tim and Charles, I totally agree, my 55 F-100 has a 73 Mustang 302 (beefed up, of course) in it. I thought about replacing it with a 350, but I like the torque of the 5.0 that's in it. I wouldn't change it for anything, not even a 351. Just my opinion. Jason Maples Alabama 55 F-100 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:32:04 -0700 From: "Kitchen, Ken" Subject: Re: hotrod If you are interested in Hot Rodding this truck I suggest that you start looking at some of the magazines that are available. They provide some excellent sources of information. They all have good articles and ideas as well as vendor ads. Also many of the suppliers of stock parts carry an extensive supply of parts for the hot rodder as well. And I also agree with the other comments on the list about the engine. Keep it Ford. I'm in the process of putting a fuel injected 351 into mine. It should be done in only 3 or 4 more years finances willing. Good luck, Ken Kitchen ---------- From: DEADOAK aol.com [SMTP:DEADOAK aol.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 3:37 PM To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [pre61-list] hotrod Hi group, I've just bought my 14 yr old son a 51 F1. I promised to hotrod it and now he wants to put a 350 engine and an auto transmission. I've already threatened to speak to his mother since I now have doubts about him. I've only restored trucks back to original condition with original parts and have no idea what all is involved in customizing to a hotrod. If you could tell me where to start or who to contact I'd would appreciate it. thanks Charles Williams ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe pre61-list" in the body of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 21:08:45 -0500 From: "Thomas J. Teixeira" Subject: Re: hotrod Why not put a built flathead in it? Yes, it will cost more than a Chevy or even a Ford 302 or 351. But building it like a 50's style hot rod might be more compatible with your interests and experience. Tom Teixeira '35 pickup http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://world.std.com/~tjt/35Pickup.html ------------------------------ From: DEADOAK aol.com Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 22:22:28 EST Subject: Re: hotrod Tom, I would much prefer an original flathead but my youngest has been reading those hotrod magazines and he thinks he knows what he wants and I'm just going along since it will be his truck. In fact the flathead V8 in the truck now runs like a top. I guess I should have ask if there is one source for hotrod info that's better than the rest? thanks Charles Williams ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 20:57:15 -0800 From: Mike Pacheco Subject: Manifold and Carb 292 Will the manifold and carb from a 56- 292 with the t-bird option (4 barrel) fit a 55 Ford 272? I purchase it for $80.00, Is this a good price ? It looks like the carb needs rebuilding, and the last question is, How tough is this carb to rebuild? Its a Holley. Mike in Burien ------------------------------ From: NACatin aol.com Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 00:06:18 EST Subject: Re: 292 Points Gap I'm new this and I'm sure this is a dumb question for you all, but what is the gap for the points, on the 292 2 barrel? Thanks. Nick ------------------------------ From: "Ron byron" Subject: Flathead to 5 speed conversion Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 06:19:36 -0500 Sounds like Terry found a good treasure $5 for a radio. Question about converting flathead to GM 5 speed. I know, I hated putting a GM alternator on it too. But It does give me an good excuse if I have any trouble. The adapter is about a 1" plate that bolts to the bell housing. My question is how will the input shaft of the trans reach the pilot bushing? Is the 1" spacer necessary? I may have to re drill the bell housing , for the adapter is somewhat hard to locate now. Do you use the original pilot bushing? Which clutch disk will match up to the stock pressure plate? My truck is a 50 F-1 with the original 239ci engine. Thanks in advance Ron ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 08:25:17 -0500 (EST) From: Winford Rister Subject: wiring I bought the GV-21 kit from Centech wiring at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.centechwire.com/. I am well pleased with the product. Although it is GM oriented, all the wires are labeled - not numbered - the whole length of the wire, and the fuse panel is well constructed and labeled. Not for original replacement, but it worked well in my custom application. - Winford Rister McKinney Texas 54F100(in progress) ______________________________________________ FREE Personalized Email at Mail.com Sign up at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mail.com?sr=mc.mk.mcm.tag001 ------------------------------ From: "O'Connell, Dennis M" Subject: Re: hotrod Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 07:20:25 -0800 Charles, There are several magazines out there that may help. Custom and Classic Trucks, Classic Trucks, Hot Rod, and even Trucking magazine will have a good article every now and then. When I started on my 55 I pulled ideas from all of these magazines. As to what's involved, it depends on how hot rod your son wants to make it. With a, excuse the expression 350, your talking tranny and rearend change out. Then do you want a dropped axel front end or go with IFS. The dollar cost just keeps building from here. Have your son take a look on the internet at some of the trucks that have been built and maybe you'll get an idea of whether you need to mortgage the house or not. Either way it sounds like a great project for a father and son. Good Luck Dennis 55F100 > ---------- > From: DEADOAK aol.com[SMTP:DEADOAK aol.com] > Reply To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com > Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 7:22 PM > To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com > Subject: [pre61-list] Re: hotrod > > Tom, > > I would much prefer an original flathead but my youngest has been reading > those hotrod magazines and he thinks he knows what he wants and I'm just > going along since it will be his truck. In fact the flathead V8 in the > truck > now runs like a top. I guess I should have ask if there is one source for > > hotrod info that's better than the rest? > > thanks > Charles Williams > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ....To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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