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pre61-list-digest Tuesday, November 16 1999 Volume 03 : Number 334



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Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1948 - 1948 truck and vans
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In this issue:

Re: FTE Pre61 - Fenton Headers
Re: FTE Pre61 - front fender sheet metal
Re: FTE Pre61 - 48 F6 Booster rebuild source
Re: FTE Pre61 - front fender sheet metal
Re: FTE Pre61 - Re: 48 F-1 Pickup
FTE Pre61 - RE: Rearend
Re: FTE Pre61 - COE page
Re: FTE Pre61 - Need Information
FTE Pre61 - 1953 F100 For Sale

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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 11:59:18 EST
From: TNickolson aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Fenton Headers

I had mine powder coated and they look great. Don't believe anyone when they
tell you that they are almost a bolt in, The passenger side bolted in about
15 minutes, the drivers side took three days I had to change the bolts on the
steering box, then I had to reweild the exhaust connections almost 90', grind
down some of the header iron and then they fit. I suggest that you look into
powder coating steel tube headers they were much easier to install. I have
used both systems. If you are looking for the nostalgic look, the "Fentons"
are the best.

Tom Nickolson
"The General"
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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 20:26:16 -0500
From: "Gary L. Perry"
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - front fender sheet metal

Ray, haven't heard or seen much on Big trk parts. You'll have to
check-out Jolly Goodfellows site and list about COE's, Neat!
Try oldcoetrucks.com or coetruck onelist.com

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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 20:28:01 -0500
From: "Gary L. Perry"
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - 48 F6 Booster rebuild source

Yes, I'm interested in where brake booster was sent
and how much. Thanx, "G" glperry fwi.com


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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 17:55:29 -0800 (PST)
From: Scott
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - front fender sheet metal

That address doesn't work but I sure would like to check out the page.
Scott

- --- "Gary L. Perry" wrote:
> Ray, haven't heard or seen much on Big trk parts. You'll have to
> check-out Jolly Goodfellows site and list about COE's, Neat!
> Try oldcoetrucks.com or coetruck onelist.com

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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 17:54:49 -0800
From: Dan Wentz
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Re: 48 F-1 Pickup

>I'm considering the purchase of a 48 F-1 at a fairly
>good price which has front suspension problems. Is
>this a fairly costly repair? What would be involved
>in getting this fixed?

The specifics would depend on what exactly is causing the problem. Most
likely it's a combination of things. The king pins and steering box tend
to gang up and give you some problems. King pins are fairly cheap and easy
to do--you'll need the aide of a machine shop to ream out the bearings, but
the actual installation is pretty easy. The steering box is also easy to
replace (most I've seen are beyond adjusting) but they're costly--$400 to
$600. The best thing to do if you plan on driving the truck much is just
to rebuild the whole front end from the gear box, pitman arm (if it's worn)
drag link, king pins, wheel bearings, tie rod ends--and get it
aligned. Apart from the gear box it's pretty cheap--perhaps $150 and a day
of getting your hands incredibly dirty.

What is a "fairly good price" on a 48 F1 if you don't mind me asking.

~Dan

1950 F1 351C--Putt Putt Putt Varoooooom!!!!!
1992 Mustang LX--A fine vehicle if ever there was one...apart from the clutch.

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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 17:57:10 -0800
From: Dan Wentz
Subject: FTE Pre61 - RE: Rearend

>Did 1/2 ton Fords come with a 5 bolt pattern?

Yep.

>Also, did Fords come w/ shocks back in the 50s?

Yep.

~Dan


1950 F1 351C--Putt Putt Putt Varoooooom!!!!!
1992 Mustang LX--A fine vehicle if ever there was one...apart from the clutch.

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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 21:21:05 -0500
From: "Gary L. Perry"
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - COE page

Scott, try this, it comes up when I open page:
www.favorites.com/~jolly/COEtruck/index.html
Coe was in capitals and address just now changed colors
so must be right. I got it off a link on other truck page first time.
"G"

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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 19:22:29 -0800 (PST)
From: Ed Ellston
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Need Information

Try this one and branch from there. Your local
bookstore would be a good source of info too.

http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://home.earthlink.net/~dwentz/

Ed

- --- Steve Schnitz wrote:
> Hello. Could anyone tell me any good sites to find
> out info on 1948 F-1
> trucks. I want to find out everything iI can about
> them. Also did they have
> wood beds in all of them when they came off the
> production line. Thanks for
> your help. Steve
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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 23:53:15 -0600
From: "Roger Hughes"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - 1953 F100 For Sale

In case anyone is interested I located a 1953 F100 for sale with a rebuilt
flathead motor. The motor is not in the truck but is mounted on a shop
built engine stand. I have seen and heard this engine run. Asking price is
$2500 and is located in north central Oklahoma. If interested email me off
list for details and directions.

Roger
55 F100


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