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From: owner-pre61-list-digest  ford-trucks.com (pre61-list-digest) To: pre61-list-digest ford-trucks.com Subject: pre61-list-digest V4 #8 Reply-To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com Sender: owner-pre61-list-digest ford-trucks.com Errors-To: owner-pre61-list-digest ford-trucks.com Precedence: bulk pre61-list-digest Monday, January 10 2000 Volume 04 : Number 008 ======================================================================= Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1948 - 1948 truck and vans Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe, send email to: majordomo ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe pre61-list-digest" in the body of the message. ======================================================================= In this issue: Re: FTE Pre61 - Interior FTE Pre61 - Door Handles FTE Pre61 - Re: Ranger Tank Re: FTE Pre61 - Door Handles FTE Pre61 - Re: FTE Pre48 - ADMIN: FTE 3rd Anniversary and a chance to ask Ford! FTE Pre61 - Re: sandblasting/moisture Re: FTE Pre61 - Door Handles Re: FTE Pre61 - Door Handles FTE Pre61 - sandblasting FTE Pre61 - Re: pre61-list-digest aftermarket door panels Re: FTE Pre61 - Door Handles FTE Pre61 - 52 F-3 info ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2000 09:18:39 -0500 From: Fred g 454 Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Interior One of the members of my club has an '50 F-1, and he bought and installed the doors and headliner from them. While It's much easier than fabing your own, it's not a snap. You get pvc panels to trim, with velcro to hold 'em in place. They are black, and can be covered with cloth using spray adhesive. It's not brain surgery, but you should be somewhat handy. They look nice when done. Fred hotrod'56 Robert B Michels wrote: > In the Feb issue of "CLASSIC TRUCKS", there was an article on the > installation of a RODDOORS interior on a brand X truck.The article > listed a setup for an F1. My truck is coming to the end of a four year > frame off complete redo {Don't mention drive train here}and I was > wodering if any one had used these panels for a do it yourself interior > on an F1. My concern is that the article said it was a snap and that to > me is like when somebody gives directions to a place and ends by saying > "you can't miss it!!" 'cause I always do! > Mike > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 09:30:01 EST From: PBRUHN aol.com Subject: FTE Pre61 - Door Handles Would replacing the door handle shafts cure the problem on my '52 F1: outside door handles hanging down part way below horizontal (loosely) ??? If not the shafts, what would be a cure?? Thanks Bruno == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 09:34:22 EST From: STUDJAMES aol.com Subject: FTE Pre61 - Re: Ranger Tank Winford, You mentioned having a Ranger Tank. What year is it from and was there much to modify. Have 54 and would like to change out the tank this year. Thanks! James << 54 Ford, 5.0 EFI, MII IFS, T-Bird Steering column, Ranger tank. >> == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 09:41:33 -0500 From: "Joe Michels" Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Door Handles Bruno-- I have the same problem on 52 F1-- I think that the mechanism in the door where the door handle goes through, the hole is worn-- Think that you have to replace that whole opener mechanism-- I passed-- you can see my 52 F1 on the FTE pictorial page, second page,right hand corner. Joebob - ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 9:30 AM Subject: FTE Pre61 - Door Handles > Would replacing the door handle shafts cure the problem on my '52 F1: > outside door handles hanging down part way below horizontal (loosely) ??? If > not the shafts, what would be a cure?? Thanks Bruno > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2000 13:11:35 -0500 From: Ken Payne Subject: FTE Pre61 - Re: FTE Pre48 - ADMIN: FTE 3rd Anniversary and a chance to ask Ford! At 05:10 AM 1/8/00 -0500, you wrote: >Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2000 22:42:27 -0500 >From: "John Lawson" >Subject: Re: FTE Pre48 - ADMIN: FTE 3rd Anniversary and a chance to ask Ford! > >I have a question for the F-150 Product Manager: Why must I and all other >Ford owners be continually embarassed by Fords total failure in the Pro >Stock truck competition? It is bad enough not to have a competitive car in >Pro Stock, but a failure to have trucks compete is a slap in the face. For >the first time in my life I actually own a GMC because of this disgrace. And >when my other two trucks need replaced, I will again look to a company which >I can be proud of. Obviously, this will not be Ford, unless they change. >Ford does not deserve my loyalty nor my business. First, this question needs to be addressed with Ford Racing, not the F150 brand manager. Basing purchase decisions on racing is not a very wise thing to do. In my opinion, if this is how you decide to buy a truck, you deserve a Chevy! == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2000 15:26:06 -0600 From: Rick Barron Subject: FTE Pre61 - Re: sandblasting/moisture > Cracking the drain valve at the bottom of the air tank will let the water weep > out of the tank. original message > Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2000 15:44:29 -0500 (EST) > From: Winford Rister > Subject: FTE Pre61 - sandblasting > > Regarding the sandblasting issue: I have the same compressor, 33gal tank > and 6 hp. It has plenty of pressure/volume but I too have a serious problem > with moisture. I have two moisture filters in the line, and a plumbing trap > with drain plug. > > I have one of the pressurized units referenced from Harbor freight. It > works well for about 3 minutes, then plugs. > I also have one of the bench-top units in which I use silicon carbide. I > have installed a vacuum cleaner port (shop vac) to keep the dust down. It > also works well for a few minutes, then the compound is saturated with > moisture. I gave up and had my 54 cab sandblasted by a professional. It > cost $300. Short of installing one of the Vampire systems, I don't know how > to keep the moisture out. It is a result of condensate in the air as it > cools coming from the tank. A larger tank, which would keep the compressed > air from becoming so warm might help. > > 54 Ford, 5.0 EFI, MII IFS, T-Bird Steering column, Ranger tank. > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2000 17:02:42 -0800 From: "Ray Cardogno" Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Door Handles >Would replacing the door handle shafts cure the problem on my '52 F1: >outside door handles hanging down part way below horizontal (loosely) ??? If >not the shafts, what would be a cure?? We went through this one over a year ago. Some of us take the handle shaft out and twist it slightly in a vise to compensate for gravity showing the slop. Try a little at a time. The slop in the mechanism is still there but it looks perfect and is a free fix. Heck, it'll probably last another 50 years :) Ray C Angelfire for your free web-based e-mail. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.angelfire.com == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 20:48:12 EST From: JRFiero aol.comSubject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Door Handles In a message dated 1/9/2000 9:32:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, PBRUHN aol.comwrites: > Would replacing the door handle shafts cure the problem on my '52 F1: > outside door handles hanging down part way below horizontal (loosely) ??? > If > not the shafts, what would be a cure If your goal is to have them horizontal, take em out and bend them. If your goal is tightening them up, the square hole they fit into is usually more worn than the square shaft. You can braze up the shaft, then file and fit, but replacing the whole mechanism is the quick way. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 21:01:29 -0600 From: "Don Chandler" Subject: FTE Pre61 - sandblasting You are right, moisture is a problem when you sandblast. The problem is that the air is very Hot coming out of the compressor and as it cools , water condenses out of it. The larger the tank the better. I bought a small inline water filter for mine and installed it ahead of the small one that came on the H.F. sandpot. Every time I fill it with sand I drain them both. I can blast all day with no trouble with this setup. Be sure to drain the compressor tank regularly too. I'm not sure of the size of my air tank, I think about 75-80 gal. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 22:33:20 EST From: Rwilson50 aol.comSubject: FTE Pre61 - Re: pre61-list-digest aftermarket door panels mike, the company you are looking for is called RodDoors, they have a site www.roddoors.com excellant products and you can add any fabric without a lot of hassle. why pay somebody else to do it when you can do it yourself? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 20:14:56 -0800 (PST) From: Scott Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Door Handles The problem is the spring on the assembly. If you take out the door latch assembly and look there should be a spring, a kinda flat strip of metal that has some crazy bends in it. We made new springs out of a fish tape (the thing you use to pull wire though conduit) because it has some "spring" to it. Scott - --- PBRUHN aol.com wrote:> Would replacing the door handle shafts cure the problem on my '52 F1: > > outside door handles hanging down part way below horizontal (loosely) > ??? If > not the shafts, what would be a cure?? Thanks Bruno > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info > http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://im.yahoo.com == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 23:20:16 EST From: PWPTRUCK1 aol.comSubject: FTE Pre61 - 52 F-3 info Hi gang. An acquaintance of mine is looking for information on a 52 F-3 and would like to know how many of these were made, what colors and options were available for that year. If any of you guys have that information and would pass it on to me, I would appreciate that. Thanks Paul == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ End of pre61-list-digest V4 #8 ****************************** +- Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1948 - 1960 Trucks and vans --------------+ | Send posts to pre61-list ford-trucks.com, || List removal information is on the web site. | +---------- Visit Our Web Site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ ----------+.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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