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pre61-list-digest Sunday, May 10 1998 Volume 02 : Number 128



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Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1960 and Older trucks and vans
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In this issue:

FTE Pre61 - Extended cabs
FTE Pre61 - Hub Cap Letter Color
Re: FTE Pre61 - Arm Rests
Re: FTE Pre61 - Extended cabs
FTE Pre61 - Fuel Guage
FTE Pre61 - Tilt front ends
FTE Pre61 - Gas tanks, tilt column, etc...
FTE Pre61 - Pigeon Forge or Bust
Re: FTE Pre61 - Pigeon Forge or Bust
FTE Pre61 - F-100 nationals parade
Re: FTE Pre61 - F-100 nationals parade
FTE Pre61 - ADMIN: Pigeon Forge pavillion
FTE Pre61 - FTE 61-79 -Correction: Pigeon Forge pavillion
FTE Pre61 - Original turn signals
Re: FTE Pre61 - Original turn signals

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Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 02:27:34 -0700
From: Oldtrukman webtv.net (Richard Pietsch)
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Extended cabs

Ken, can't thank you enough for your response. You really got my juices
flowing and the wheels turning. All I would like to do is add enough to
make room for a pair of reclining buckets like the ones in my wifes
Explorer. I didn't think it would be to expensive a job, other than
having a longer drive shaft built. Thanks again for your response. I too
would like to see any pics. you might have of the job and the finished
product.



Rix56 'The Rat'
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Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 06:33:18 -0400
From: "Howard Tarnoff"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Hub Cap Letter Color

Couple of weeks ago someone asked about the RED "FORD" on the hubcaps. The
paint that the restoration shop used on mine is Porche Guards Red.

They use some hi-tech spectrum analysis and determined that that was the
right color.

Sorry it takes me so long to reply to these things. I hope to have remote
e-mail access from my palm pilot soon and will be able to send and receive
from the road.

Howard
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Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 06:27:49 -0400
From: "Howard Tarnoff"
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Arm Rests

Ray,

Thanks for the information. I am going to try Bob's in Bellingham. Then,
at least I think, we are done. Was going to go to Mansfield (great woods)
tomorrow...rain!

Next weekend there is a show in your area. Gardner at Wachusettes (sp?)
Community college. It is a judged show and we will be there if no rain.

Stop by if you get up there.

Howard

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> From: Ray Cardogno
> To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com
> Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Arm Rests
> Date: Monday, May 04, 1998 11:33 PM
>
> >At 08:21 PM 5/4/98 -0400, you wrote:
> >>>I want to know if any of you know for certain what material was
> >>>used to cover the pad on stock arm rests for the 55 F100.
> >>>
> >>>Thanks
> >>
> >>Howard, I just checked my orig 55 custom cab and it is covered with
*black*
> >>leather-grained vinyl(or some other vinyl-like compound) fabric-backed
> >>material. The door panels are grey, but the arm rests are black. The
> >>material on mine is in fine shape on the edge but gone in the middle,
> >>revealing the fabric. The leather texture is quite defined with a good
> >>amount of releif to the texture.
> >>
> >>Hope this helps,
> >>
> >>Ray C,
> >
> >Is that the color of the seat as well? I thought the arm rest matched
the
> >two tone color of the seat?
> >
> >Rich
> >54 F100
> >
>
> The seat was grey. It's now red. ???
>
>
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Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 06:54:43 EDT
From: KLaff61624
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Extended cabs

Richard, I forgot to mention adding 10 inches to the frame and a longer
driveshaft. Pictures should be on the web in a few weeks. With just 10
inches added and no extra window most people don't even notice the
extension.....unless they have or had a 53-56 F100.

Ken L.



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Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 07:41:04 -0400
From: "bill daly"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Fuel Guage

Well, I got the fuel tank repaired, and it looks really good
and doesn't leak any longer, however, now the fuel guage
doesn't work.

I think I have to change the float assembly since the wiring
looks okay. Has anyone experience with trying to fix the
float? Is it worth trying? Or should I just give in and get a
"new" one?

Thanks,

Jan
'53 "Louise"
Can-tank-erous, still




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Date: Sat, 09 May 1998 08:47:30 -0400
From: Trent Shirley
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Tilt front ends

Hi everyone,

Wondering how much experience we have out there with aftermarket tilt
front ends. I
have seen a lot of people posting about using the original metal but I
may need to
go with an aftermarket one piece.

I have a 60 F-100. What manufacturers should I look at? What kind of
problems are
involved in the project and how will it affect the streetability of the
truck?

I would like to drive this truck on a semiregular basis and some of it
will be
highway. Do the fiberglass noses tend to vibrate or shimmy in the wind
or are they
a bit sturdier than that?

Any and all info on what needs to be done or what problems I would run
into would be
appreciated.

Later. Trent



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Date: Sat, 09 May 1998 08:49:17 -0400
From: Trent Shirley
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Gas tanks, tilt column, etc...

Greetings everyone,

I have some general questions for everyone.

I have a 60 F-100 fleetside and I am looking to do some customization.

Can anyone give me advice on what tilt steering columns work well?
What year model truck split bench seat fits nicely?
What gas tank will fit nicely under the bed (and where along the frame
rails they fit
best?

Also, what is the best master cylinder/vacuum booster combo for this
truck? I have an
83 302 to install and wonder about clearance. I am going to need to
install the brakes
long before the engine goes in though and want to make sure I am not
causing myself any
headaches.

I am also looking for a tailgate. Damned if I can find anything to
replace the
original. The only aftermarket stuff I see is for the stepside beds and
none of the
trucks in the local salvage yards have beds on em.

Has anyone had any experience switching to aftermarket stepside beds?
Were these even
available on the original 60 truck?

Are there any known tonneau covers or bed liners that will fit the
original fleetside
bed?

I guess that will be plenty of fodder for responses. I will appreciate
any info you
folks can provide.

Later. Trent



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Date: Sat, 09 May 1998 11:02:57 -0400
From: Stephen Silverthorn
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Pigeon Forge or Bust

Well my wife and I are loading up and heading out from Toronto Canada
tomorrow AM for Pigeon Forge TN. We're going to make a week of it
(although this "Dollywood" thing has me a bit concerned) I'll do my best
to get to the "booth" on Saturday, as I would like to meet all you folks.
You'll know me because I'll be the guy trying to buy the rear end from John
and wrestling T-Bird Terry for that $3.00 56 hood ornament (and
complaining about the exchange rate at the same time!!)

I belong to a truck club called the Southern Ontario Classic Pickup Club
(SOCP) (48-56 Fords) and there are about 10-12 Canadian members heading
down and (we are hoping) about 6-7 trucks. They should be heading down on
Wed-Thurs and usually bring a few nice Merc's. (Truck Club Web Page URL
below, if your interested)

I'll look forward to meeting some of you Saturday and have a safe trip.

Steve from Canada
Black 56
www.classicar.com/clubs/socp/socp.htm
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Date: Sat, 09 May 1998 16:35:02 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Pigeon Forge or Bust

At 11:02 AM 5/9/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Well my wife and I are loading up and heading out from Toronto Canada
>tomorrow AM for Pigeon Forge TN. We're going to make a week of it
>(although this "Dollywood" thing has me a bit concerned) I'll do my best
>to get to the "booth" on Saturday, as I would like to meet all you folks.
>You'll know me because I'll be the guy trying to buy the rear end from John
>and wrestling T-Bird Terry for that $3.00 56 hood ornament (and
>complaining about the exchange rate at the same time!!)
>
>I belong to a truck club called the Southern Ontario Classic Pickup Club
>(SOCP) (48-56 Fords) and there are about 10-12 Canadian members heading
>down and (we are hoping) about 6-7 trucks. They should be heading down on
>Wed-Thurs and usually bring a few nice Merc's. (Truck Club Web Page URL
>below, if your interested)
>
>I'll look forward to meeting some of you Saturday and have a safe trip.
>
>Steve from Canada
>Black 56
>www.classicar.com/clubs/socp/socp.htm

Steve, just in case you didn't see this I'm sending it out again:

There will be a meeting of Ford Truck Enthusiast members in front
of the Convention Center, under the canopy. You can't miss it, the
show is next to it and there's a bazillion trucks on front lawn in
front of it. This meeting will be at 10:00am Saturday the 16th. The
meeting will be informal and I plan to be there from 9:40 until we
decide to head out. Bring a lunch and drinks, we'll find a place
where we can go as a group to munch before and during the 12:00 parade
of trucks. Sorry we don't have solid plans but the town will be
packed and every restaurant laughed at us when we asked to reserve a
table for 30+!

How will we recognize each other? Simple... point your web browser to

http://www.ford-trucks.com/pigeonforge.html

This page is simply a small text box you can print and pin to either
your shirt or hat. Its small enough not to look goofy yet large enough
to be easily recognized.

It says:

FORD TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS
TRIED, TRUE AND FORD BLUE

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Line is for putting your name there. If you do not have a printer,
simply put "Ford Truck Enthusiasts" on an index card and pin it to
your shirt. I plan to glue my printout to an index card and pin it
to my shirt.

Look for the big guy with the brown hair/beard.

Ken Payne, anxious list dad...
CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts
http://www.ford-trucks.com

Regardless of whether we get our promised booth space there will be a
meeting of Ford Truck Enthusiast members in front of the Convention
Center, under the canopy. You can't miss it, the show is next to it
and there's a bazillion trucks on front lawn in front of it. This
meeting will be at 10:00am Saturday the 16th. The meeting will be
informal and I plan to be there from 9:40 until we decide to head out.
Bring a lunch and drinks, we'll find a place where we can go as a
group to watch to munch before and during the 12:00 parade of trucks.
Sorry we don't have solid plans but the town will be packed and every
restaurant laughed at us when we asked to reserve a table for 30+!

How will we recognize each other? Simple... point your web browser to

http://www.ford-trucks.com/pigeonforge.html

This page is simply a small text box you can print and pin to either
your shirt or hat. Its small enough not to look goofy yet large enough
to be easily recognized.

It says:

FORD TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS
TRIED, TRUE AND FORD BLUE

- - -------------------------


Line is for putting your name there. If you do not have a printer,
simply put "Ford Truck Enthusiasts" on an index card and pin it to
your shirt. I plan to glue my printout to an index card and pin it
to my shirt.

Look for the big guy with the brown hair/beard.

Ken Payne, anxious list dad...
CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts
http://www.ford-trucks.com


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Date: Sat, 09 May 1998 15:42 -0400 (EDT)
From: jniolon uss.com
Subject: FTE Pre61 - F-100 nationals parade

for those of you who are planning to go ...and meet for the parade
(previously reported to be at 12:00 noon...

word from Pat Ford the organizer of the show..

Parade is at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday...just like every year...

the plan to meet is still a good idea but the parade won't be there
to meet us at 12 noon

c yall there....I'm getting all giddy

john
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Date: Sat, 09 May 1998 17:07:17 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - F-100 nationals parade

At 03:42 PM 5/9/98 -0400, you wrote:
> for those of you who are planning to go ...and meet for the parade
> (previously reported to be at 12:00 noon...
>
> word from Pat Ford the organizer of the show..
>
> Parade is at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday...just like every year...
>
> the plan to meet is still a good idea but the parade won't be there
> to meet us at 12 noon
>
> c yall there....I'm getting all giddy
>
> john

Thanks John! I've tried calling him two times today to get some
verification and it was busy both times.

Ken Payne
CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts
http://www.ford-trucks.com

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Date: Sat, 09 May 1998 17:57:58 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE Pre61 - ADMIN: Pigeon Forge pavillion

Need a quick informal poll of who (of the people going to the
F100 Supernationals) would be interested in meeting Sunday
morning (16th) for a breakfast before everyone leaves the
show? Everyone would bring their own stuff, perhaps stop at
McDonalds or Dunkin Donuts. Gary Bowling, one of the 61-79
list members, may be able to get us a pavillion on Sunday
morning. If we can get enough people interested (10+) then
we'll do it. How does a 9:00am get-together sound?

Ken Payne
CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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Date: Sat, 09 May 1998 18:20:00 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE Pre61 - FTE 61-79 -Correction: Pigeon Forge pavillion

Correction on the Pigeon Forge Pavillion time: it would be
8:00am till whenever. No need to be there promptly at 8 if
you're sleeply.

Ken Payne
CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 01:04:31 -0400
From: "Abram H. Stauffer"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Original turn signals

Greetings,
Some questions about the turn signals mounted on the front fenders. I
always thought the old trucks (the cheap stripped down models) came with
out turn signals and they were added as the various states toughened the
inspection laws. Now I am beginning to think otherwise. Were they a
dealer installed item? I was planning to have my turn signals in the
parking lights. I already have the 2 filament socket and bulbs. If one
wants to be original should the turn signals be on the fenders or not
(for the non-deluxe cab version)?
Also, McLaughlin's book "48-56 Ford pickups" says that only a left
tail light was standard. A right taillight was an option. Were rear turn
signals in the tail/brake lamps in the trucks so equipped?
Can any more-experienced guys with good memories or guys with good
books help me?
Abe '54 F-100 (from PA)
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