pre61-list-digest Saturday, April 17 1999 Volume 03 : Number 110



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In this issue:

FTE Pre61 - power window units
FTE Pre61 - Wiring
RE: FTE Pre61 - power window units
FTE Pre61 - What V8 will drop into a 53 F100?
FTE Pre61 - holley carb
FTE Pre61 - Re: Toyota Power steering setup
FTE Pre61 - vendors
FTE Pre61 - chrome grills
RE: FTE Pre61 - What V8 will drop into a 53 F100?
Re: FTE Pre61 - Wiring
Re: FTE Pre61 - vendors
Re: FTE Pre61 - What V8 will drop into a 53 F100?
Re: FTE Pre61 - chrome grills

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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 07:25:42 -0500
From: jniolon uss.com
Subject: FTE Pre61 - power window units

I looking for recommendations for power window units for my '53 f-100. all
seem to have about the
same equipment, motor, lower rail, crossover wiring and switchs. and all
seem to be in the $260-290
price range.

Has anyone had any good or bad experiences with any particular brands.
?????

Any recommendations on the other window hardware... all mine needs
replacing. So where did you get
regulators, vent window stuff etc ?????

BTW......... 1 MONTH TO PIGEON FORGE AND THE F-100 NATIONALS !!!!!


john




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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 10:28:36 -0400
From: Ron Byron
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Wiring

Does any one know where I could get a schematic for the gauge panel of a 50 F-1?
I am converting to 12V and will make up a 6V circuit to run the gauges.
Probably use a zener an series transistor regulator to drop to 6V.
But I need to know current requirements ect.

I'll post a simple schematic of a turn signal setup for use with stock parking , and brake lamps.
I need to get it scanned in first.


Thanks

Ron


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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 07:32:22 -0700
From: "O'Connell, Dennis M"
Subject: RE: FTE Pre61 - power window units

John,

I just replaced the windows in my 55. I bought the window felt, rails, and
divider from Sacramento Vintage Ford. Good quality and fit is good. My
only complaint is no instructions. They also have the vent window hardware
and sell the power window units from Specialty. I'm just installing the
power windows so I can't speak from experience yet. The good is that the
instructions are complete, they also provide a video, and the windows are
cable driven. I understand that some of the kits have a tape driven setup
that can break.

May have at least one installed this weekend, if I do I'll let you know how
it goes.

Dennis
55 F100

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> Subject: FTE Pre61 - power window units
>
>
>
> I looking for recommendations for power window units for my '53 f-100.
> all
> seem to have about the
> same equipment, motor, lower rail, crossover wiring and switchs. and all
> seem to be in the $260-290
> price range.
>
> Has anyone had any good or bad experiences with any particular brands.
> ?????
>
> Any recommendations on the other window hardware... all mine needs
> replacing. So where did you get
> regulators, vent window stuff etc ?????
>
> BTW......... 1 MONTH TO PIGEON FORGE AND THE F-100 NATIONALS !!!!!
>
>
> john
>
>
>
>
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 07:53:35 PDT
From: "Bo Widerberg"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - What V8 will drop into a 53 F100?

Hello List:

This is my first post, so please forgive me if this question has
previously been answered.

Which V8 (Ford 289/302/351, Chevy 350, ??) will drop with the least
modification/relocation of parts into a 53 Ford F100. The truck has a
straight axle and stock suspension. I've heard that the Chevy 350
fits within the stock suspension, but that a Ford Windsor will
require modifying the suspension (moving to IFS?). Is this true?

If anyone out there has a 53-56 straight axle F100 and has dropped a
V8 (Ford or Chevy) into it, I'd love to hear from you. Any advice?
Warnings?

Many thanks in advance.

Bo

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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 13:54:58
From: "Mario Frohlich Y."
Subject: FTE Pre61 - holley carb

List:
I received a NOS Hollley carb as a gift.
It looks like a 4000 "Teapot" but it isn't, since it has only 2 barrels.
On the tag it reads ECR 9510-E
On the lower edge it reads LIST 1125-1
It is said to be from a 50's truck.
Any info you can provide me on this carb would be greatly appreciated:
engine/s, cfm, etc.
Mario.


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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 14:26:01 EDT
From: STUDJAMES aol.com
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Re: Toyota Power steering setup

Converting stock Y-block to Toyota PS setup. Looking for ps pump and
brackets to mate to 292 y-block. Does anyone have any ideas for aftermaket
pump/brackets to mate? Or should I find a stock ps pump setup. Any such
vendors?
Thanks for your help.
Jim 54F-100
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 15:26:22 -0500
From: "Douglas K. Siedsma"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - vendors

I am doing a frame up '51 F100. Chasssis is repainted and starting in
on the axles and such. I have a couple of parts catalogs, like Mac's
and Recks & Relics. What are some other ones for misc. new parts?
Appreciate the help... Doug
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 15:47:56 -0500
From: jniolon uss.com
Subject: FTE Pre61 - chrome grills

does anyone have a source for chrome grills for a 53 f-100 ????

don't think my old one is up to being plated....

someone must sell the chrome ones on a exchange basisi or something ?????

john


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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 16:43:30 -0500
From: "Rich Garber"
Subject: RE: FTE Pre61 - What V8 will drop into a 53 F100?

>
> Which V8 (Ford 289/302/351, Chevy 350, ??) will drop with the least
> modification/relocation of parts into a 53 Ford F100. The truck has a
> straight axle and stock suspension. I've heard that the Chevy 350
> fits within the stock suspension, but that a Ford Windsor will
> require modifying the suspension (moving to IFS?). Is this true?
>
> If anyone out there has a 53-56 straight axle F100 and has dropped a
> V8 (Ford or Chevy) into it, I'd love to hear from you. Any advice?
> Warnings?
>


The answer is anything you want. Most after market books sell mounts.
I put a 390, 3speed in my 61. You have to play with height of the motor,
driveline, clutch linkage, throttle linkage, etc.

Take your time putting it in, I seen all sorts of things done.
I would keep it all ford. (We don't use the "c" word here) some
people get upset.

Rich
54 F100
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 20:46:17 -0400
From: "Thomas J. Teixeira"
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Wiring

At 10:28 AM 4/16/99 -0400, Ron Byron wrote:
>
>Does any one know where I could get a schematic for the gauge panel of a 50
>F-1?
>I am converting to 12V and will make up a 6V circuit to run the gauges.
>Probably use a zener an series transistor regulator to drop to 6V.
>But I need to know current requirements ect.

Look at the technical article at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.sonic.net/~sdelanty/6to12to6/

Tom Teixeira'35 pickuphttp://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://world.std.com/~tjt/35Pickup.html

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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 22:45:45 EDT
From: PWPTRUCK1 aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - vendors

Doug,
I have found lots of parts for my '52 F-3 from Early Ford V-8 Sales, Inc.
They are out of Ballston Spa, NY. Their number is 518-884-2825.
They have been very helpful in supplying all my front end and engine parts.
I have also had good luck with timely shipping with them too. I would say
their service is excellent. Call them and get a catalog.

Paul
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 21:12:14 -0600
From: David G Shier
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - What V8 will drop into a 53 F100?

WE have a 318 Mopar and automatic in ours and it looks and runs great!!
Sincerely,
Dave and Brad Shier
www.mtntown.com

Bo Widerberg wrote:

> Hello List:
>
> This is my first post, so please forgive me if this question has
> previously been answered.
>
> Which V8 (Ford 289/302/351, Chevy 350, ??) will drop with the least
> modification/relocation of parts into a 53 Ford F100. The truck has a
> straight axle and stock suspension. I've heard that the Chevy 350
> fits within the stock suspension, but that a Ford Windsor will
> require modifying the suspension (moving to IFS?). Is this true?
>
> If anyone out there has a 53-56 straight axle F100 and has dropped a
> V8 (Ford or Chevy) into it, I'd love to hear from you. Any advice?
> Warnings?
>
> Many thanks in advance.
>
> Bo
>
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 21:19:27 -0600
From: David G Shier
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - chrome grills

I am also looking for a 53 Grill and would be interested in a chrome one.
Sincerely,
Dave Shier
www.mtntown.com

jniolon uss.com wrote:

> does anyone have a source for chrome grills for a 53 f-100 ????
>
> don't think my old one is up to being plated....
>
> someone must sell the chrome ones on a exchange basisi or something ?????
>....

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