pre61-list-digest Saturday, November 14 1998 Volume 02 : Number 315



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In this issue:

RE: FTE Pre61 - RE: Upper Radiator Hose
FTE Pre61 - Radiator to Intake "PIPE"
FTE Pre61 - door hinge screws
Re: FTE Pre61 - Radiator to Intake "PIPE"
Re: FTE Pre61 - Radiator to Intake "PIPE"
Re: FTE Pre61 - Radiator to Intake "PIPE"
FTE Pre61 - Tailgate, '57 F-100
FTE Pre61 - ADMIN: New web BBS

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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 08:21:55 -0800
From: "O'Connell, Dennis M"
Subject: RE: FTE Pre61 - RE: Upper Radiator Hose

Earl,

Hope you don't mind me jumpin in. I have a 55 F100 with a 429 using a 70
Bird clip(Wasn't done by me) Used everything including the radiator. I was
lucky, the clip works and drives great. To solve my radiator hose look I
just went with a Summit racing stainless radiator hose kit. A little
pricey, but looks great. I went ahead and got the 48" hose, even though I
only used 18 inches right now. Figure I may use it later when I add Air and
need to reroute my hose.

On the cooling discussion I just switched to a Edlebrock victor aluminum
water pump. Haven't run it yet, but I put one on my daughters big block
chevy and was amazed at the difference in cooling. About a 20 degree
difference under load. Her car used to warm up on cruises and now goes to
190 and stays. Got the idea from a guy at a show with a 500+ ci engine who
just used a single electric fan on the street and never had a heat problem.

Dennis

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> Sent: Sunday, February 12, 1995 7:37 PM
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> Subject: FTE Pre61 - RE: Upper Radiator Hose
>
> Dave and Lori
>
> I have a 429 in my '55 F250. I have the same problem with the thermostat
> housing as you. I had the original radiator rebuilt with a larger core to
> cool the big block. While I was at it, I had them move the inlet and
> outlet to match. I used a flexible radiator hose with a 90 degree bend on
> one end. I put the bend on the radiator. The hose starts down the face
> of
>
> the radiator then flexes over to the thermostat housing. It doesn't look
> the best, but it works. Also, I only have an electric fan behind the
> grill, the stock fan could be a problem for my setup. A verticle housing
> would be better. Hopefully someone will come through for us.
>
> I have a couple of questions for you. Is you 429 sitting in the original
> frame or is it a cut an paste job? Are you using the original
> suspension/steering?
> My conversion was a cut and paste that went wrong. 429 and front clip
> came out of a '73 LTD. I'm looking to remedy the problem and would
> appreciate any suggestions. I am currently leaning toward the Mustand II
> kit for the original frame. I don't know if this kit will fit in there
> with the 429 or if that suspension can handle the weight (maybe bigger
> springs would work).
>
> Earl '55 F250
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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 11:55:54 -0500
From: "Howard Tarnoff"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Radiator to Intake "PIPE"

Looks like many out there are converting from a Y-block to something else.
Perhaps one of you may still have the pipe that runs from the top of the
radiator to the intake.

I am looking for one.

Regards,
Howard


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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 19:18:42 EST
From: PWPTRUCK1 aol.com
Subject: FTE Pre61 - door hinge screws

Does anyone know where I can find the heavy screws that hold the door hinges
to the cab? I am looking for all twelve and haven't seen any in my catalogs. I
ma looking to buy another cab for my truck and the previous owner tried to
take the doors off by removing these screws. Most of them were rusted and
snapped off when he tried to remove them( I guess that's what happened).

Thanks,
Paul
'52 F-3
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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 19:46:46 -0700
From: "Ray Cardogno"
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Radiator to Intake "PIPE"


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On Thu, 12 Nov 1998 11:55:54 Howard Tarnoff wrote:
>Looks like many out there are converting from a Y-block to something else.
>Perhaps one of you may still have the pipe that runs from the top of the
>radiator to the intake.
>
>I am looking for one.
>
I may have one around, must look at my parts truck

Ray


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Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 06:37:37 -0500
From: Howard Tarnoff
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Radiator to Intake "PIPE"

Thanks, even if it is bad shape I can use it as to copy the angles and
dimensions.

Howard

Ray Cardogno wrote:

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> On Thu, 12 Nov 1998 11:55:54 Howard Tarnoff wrote:
> >Looks like many out there are converting from a Y-block to something else.
> >Perhaps one of you may still have the pipe that runs from the top of the
> >radiator to the intake.
> >
> >I am looking for one.
> >
> I may have one around, must look at my parts truck
>
> Ray
>
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Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 07:06:48 EST
From: FLamca9978 aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Radiator to Intake "PIPE"

Would you look to see if you have any brake drums for front of 49 F1?
Thank you.
Frank Lamca
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Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 08:57:33 -0500
From: j arnold
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Tailgate, '57 F-100

I've got a big window '57 F-100 with a fleetside/styleside bed, and no
tailgate. Anybody tell me what years and models will fit? Anybody know a
source that might have a used one? I'm in Kentucky and if all else fails, I
guess I'll have to spring for a new one. Hate to spend that kind of money
for just a tailgate though. Thanks for any help.


Stoney

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Date: Sat, 14 Nov 1998 11:59:03 -0500
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE Pre61 - ADMIN: New web BBS

Ford Truck Enthusiasts has added an additional service. We now
have a web based BBS message center. Check it out!

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

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