pre61-list-digest Tuesday, May 11 1999 Volume 03 : Number 134



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In this issue:

RE: FTE Pre61 - Hub caps
FTE Pre61 - running boards
FTE Pre61 - Hub Caps
FTE Pre61 - dropped axle
RE: FTE Pre61 - dropped axle
FTE Pre61 - '57-'60 F-100 owners out there???
Re: FTE Pre61 - running boards
Re: FTE Pre61 - running boards
Re: FTE Pre61 - Hub caps
FTE Pre61 - Re: motor mounts, axles, trans

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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 08:14:30 -0500
From: Mike Morton
Subject: RE: FTE Pre61 - Hub caps

I might have a couple in the back garage. Can you send me a picture and I
will take a look?
Mike Morton
mmorto woodward.com
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> From:My59f100 aol.com [SMTP:My59f100 aol.com]
> Sent:Sunday, May 09, 1999 11:18 AM
> To:pre61-list ford-trucks.com
> Subject:FTE Pre61 - Hub caps
>
> Hi I have been looking for a late 50's Ford F-100 pick-up hub cap. Dog
> bowl
> style silver with red FORD letters. Does anyone have any they would be
> willing to sell? (looking for one or more) I can send you a scan if you
> need
> to see exactly what I need and the condition I'm looking for (Excellent
> used
> or NOS). Even if you could steer me in the right direction I would
> appreciate
> it.
>
>
> MY59F100
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 11:49:10 -0500
From: "Charlie Powell"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - running boards

I am rebuilding a 55 F-100, and noticed that the running boards are in
pretty good shape with the exception that the square bolt holes are
whollered out. I understand they were punched at the factory by a
machine. I can weld the whollered out bolt holes up, but not real sure
how to get a square hole in them again. Any suggestions would be
appreciated.

Charlie
cpowell american-trouser.com

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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 16:04:42 EDT
From: RJC988 aol.com
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Hub Caps

In a message dated 5/10/99 9:27:06 AM !!!First Boot!!!,
owner-pre61-list-digest ford-trucks.com writes:


From: My59f100 aol.com
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Hub caps

Hi I have been looking for a late 50's Ford F-100 pick-up hub cap. Dog bowl
style silver with red FORD letters. Does anyone have any they would be
willing to sell? (looking for one or more) I can send you a scan if you need
to see exactly what I need and the condition I'm looking for (Excellent used
or NOS). Even if you could steer me in the right direction I would
appreciate
it.

MY59F100 >>

I have noticed in most catalogs that the "baby moon" style chrome hub caps
with the Ford lettering on them stop at '56. I don't know if they'll fit our
"shoebox" rims or not, but the ones I have seen for '57 -- '60 look ugly!
They resemble the straw hats from a barber shop quartet without the brim,
only a little taller and black on the centers. From the PICS I've seen of
them, I can't tell if they have lettering on them or not, don't look long! My
'57 rims had no adornment.

Glenn in TN (soon to be Pigeon Forge)
Soapy the '57 F-100 (not leaving Bartlett)
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 14:07:08 -0700 (PDT)
From: shane san miguel
Subject: FTE Pre61 - dropped axle

>>Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - 55 F100 steering/handling >>and
introductions
>>Were did you find a dropped straight axle for you >>truck?Tom
Hey Tom,

I don't know what manufacture the axle is or have any info on it. I
did some hauling for a friend and the axle came out of his F100 some
time ago. It came complete with brakes and springs. Just needs a
little tlc and some paint.

Thanks to everyone for their comments!
Shane
55 F100 5.0
15.51 87
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 19:34:22 -0500
From: "Rich Garber"
Subject: RE: FTE Pre61 - dropped axle

> -----Original Message-----
>
> >>Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - 55 F100 steering/handling >>and
> introductions
> >>Were did you find a dropped straight axle for you >>truck?Tom
> Hey Tom,
>
> I don't know what manufacture the axle is or have any info on it. I
> did some hauling for a friend and the axle came out of his F100 some
> time ago. It came complete with brakes and springs. Just needs a
> little tlc and some paint.
>
> Thanks to everyone for their comments!
> Shane
> 55 F100 5.0
> 15.51 87
> _

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Mid Fifty's has the axle in 2.5", 3" and 4". $225, $265 and
$325 plus exchange.

1-800-252-1956

Rich
54 F100
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Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 06:43:57 PDT
From: "John Harrison"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - '57-'60 F-100 owners out there???

Crutch, I own a 1960 F-100 panel. Have had a 1959 and 3 other 1960's.
I know what you mean about difficult to restore. The '57 - 60 models
seem to be the orphans of the Ford truck family. When I got my first
one in 1987 there wasn't much out there in the way of new parts.
Lately there seem to be a lot more parts available (Dennis Carpenter,
Sacramento Vintage, Obsolete Ford etc.) Good luck with your project.
Are you keeping it stock or updating it?

John

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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 19:28:01 -0700
From: "Ray Cardogno"
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - running boards

use a small file and big patience :)
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On Mon, 10 May 1999 11:49:10 Charlie Powell wrote:
>I am rebuilding a 55 F-100, and noticed that the running boards are in
>pretty good shape with the exception that the square bolt holes are
>whollered out. I understand they were punched at the factory by a
>machine. I can weld the whollered out bolt holes up, but not real sure
>how to get a square hole in them again. Any suggestions would be
>appreciated.
>
>Charlie
>cpowell american-trouser.com
>
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 23:09:06 EDT
From: Taer2 aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - running boards

Another option is to take a stroll down your local Home Depot, etc in the
"hinge/ bracing isle." I found pieces of some kind of bracket that had the
square holes in them. Then just cut off a piece for a "patch" and welded it
into the underside of the running board. Still a bit of a pain, but probably
beats whittling with a 1/4" file.

my 2 cents

eric 52 f-1
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 23:52:06 EDT
From: Cdalep aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Hub caps

Re; The message about Wheels Vintique, the new Area Code is 559
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Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 00:54:32 -0700
From: "Conor Mulroney"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Re: motor mounts, axles, trans

Hi All,
I know of two places that do dropped axles. One is a place called Moredrop
in Oakland CA. I don't know the phone but he is in information. The area
code is: 510. Bob's F100 parts in the LA area can get the dropped axles as
well. Their phone # is: (909) 681-1956. They also stock the front motor
mount to put a Y-Block into an F100. I think the price is about $75. (but
don't quote me on that)
Now to my question. Does anyone know of a modern auto trans that will
attach to a Y-Block with the original column shifter? Sources for adapters?
What works? I don't know if I really want to rebuild a Fordomatic if
there's something better.
Thanks in advance
Conor


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