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pre61-list-digest Monday, September 13 1999 Volume 03 : Number 262



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In this issue:

Re: FTE Pre61 - Gas Tanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FTE Pre61 - 6 volt radio
FTE Pre61 - Replace Rear End
Re: FTE Pre61 - Big Shows
Re: FTE Pre61 - Replace Rear End
FTE Pre61 - Stuck clutch
Re: FTE Pre61 - Gas Tanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 10:40:32 -0700
From: sdelanty sonic.net
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Gas Tanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom wrote:
>I am thinking of putting a Ch**y gas tank in my 6 Volt radio. I have never
>done this before and I need some advice. How many gallon tank should I use?
>Is a FORD radio better than a gm radio for this use?

If you have an old 6v positive ground radio you may have trouble
finding a positive ground gas tank to fit it.
I got around this problem on mine by converting the radio to propane.
You'll get much better reception in remote areas on propane also.
If you use a GM radio, you'll probably need some weapons grade
plutonium to make it work correctly...

Steve
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.sonic.net/~sdelanty

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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 14:47:08 EDT
From: PBRUHN aol.com
Subject: FTE Pre61 - 6 volt radio

Need some leads on where to get a radio for my '52 F-1; is a 6 volt system
and plan to keep it that way. Vehicle has never had a radio so I need the
whole package - radio, speaker, and antenna - want to put it in dash as
"original", etc. Appreciate any ideas - Bruno
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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 15:03:07 EDT
From: HDMel95 aol.com
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Replace Rear End

Well, that ol' stock 4:11 rear end is on its last leg in "Mattie" (53
f100/351c) How much $ should a 9" cost (Used) and I heard that a Maverick
rear would work too. I guess backing plates and all that would have to be
change if I used a maverick rear. (4 bolt pattern?) Since the present rear
end is binding and clicking and banging when I go around a corner (Kinda like
the mid GM so called Posi's did), how much should a repair cost on the stock
unit be? Even though I run a 351c I don't need a hefty rear end. Mostly
deliver furniture in the truck. Any help out there?

Mel
53 f100
34 Roadster
34 5w
70 El Camino
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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 20:22:40 EDT
From: RVoice2723 aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Big Shows

What is the best show to attend for old truck parts, Carlisle or Hershey?
Also will the show organizers let a person stay in the parking lot over
night. It would appear that no Hotel rooms will be available for a 100 miles
of the show. I need lots of parts for the old 53 f1
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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 17:51:57 -0700 (PDT)
From: barry mitchell
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Replace Rear End

Only the 6cyl. Mavericks had 4bolt lug pattern the
V8's had 5
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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 21:27:00 EDT
From: JQUOVA aol.com
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Stuck clutch

A month or so ago someone suggested (I think it was 47Fred) that the clutch
pedal be depressed slightly with a rock if a truck was to be stored. Good
idea in hindsight, but I have a '50F1 that was stored in a damp garage for a
couple of months and the clutch is stuck. Any ideas on freeing it?
KenH
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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 21:31:13 -0400
From: "Frank Mester Jr."
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Gas Tanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A much cheaper way to get that radidio going is with my Solar Flare Receiver. It
works great on Fords but if you want to use GM you need to put a Mopar in
Parallel with it!

Frank

sdelanty sonic.net wrote:

> Tom wrote:
> >I am thinking of putting a Ch**y gas tank in my 6 Volt radio. I have never
> >done this before and I need some advice. How many gallon tank should I use?
> >Is a FORD radio better than a gm radio for this use?
>
> If you have an old 6v positive ground radio you may have trouble
> finding a positive ground gas tank to fit it.
> I got around this problem on mine by converting the radio to propane.
> You'll get much better reception in remote areas on propane also.
> If you use a GM radio, you'll probably need some weapons grade
> plutonium to make it work correctly...
>
> Steve
> http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.sonic.net/~sdelanty
>
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