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pre61-list Digest Wed, 30 Aug 2000 Volume: 2000  Issue: 164

In This Issue:
paint codes
Re: hood hinges for F1's
vin?
Who IS Parting Out a Truck?
Re: vin?
Relocating Battery?
Re: Relocating Battery?
Re: Relocating Battery?
Re: Relocating Battery?
I'm back! 56Merc
50 Speedo needle

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From: Fyrftrmike aol.com
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 14:31:27 EDT
Subject: paint codes

hello all i need some help i have a 60 f-250 with the paint code L looks like
caribean turquise and i'am unable to find any mention of  it in any code book
also i have a five speed trans with a compound low  and am unable to
identify it they put two different 5 speed trans in to that year not shure if
heavy of medium . any help would be greatful

mike
60 f-250 heavy

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From: Lee.Slezak ee.doe.gov
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 15:07:28 -0400
Subject: Re: hood hinges for F1's



Ron,

The reason your '50 F-1 hood doesn't raise as high as the '51 is probably
because the pins holding the hood to the hinges are starting to bind.  I was
having this problem and couldn't figure it out until last month when I heard the
wonderful sound of metal snapping.  Upon inspection I discovered that one of the
pins on the driver's side that holds the hing and hood together had snapped.
Amazingly, the hood now opens like it did when I first bought my truck years
ago.  Now I just need to get a replacement pin and install it (remove the hood
since no clearance).  I hope you make out better on your truck.

Lee S.
'50 F-1 FORDever Flathead




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Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 19:03:17 -0500
From: Chris/Jennifer Chambers <cjmc usit.net>
Subject: vin?

Quick question guys,....
My brother-in-law just bought a 56 pickup, finally.  WE need to know if
the vin is stamped on the frame anywhere so we can match it up with the
title.  He is concerned that everything on the truck be legit.  There is
a plate on the door jamb that someone added on there and the number on
it does not match the title.  Is this going to be a problem?
As always, any and all help is greatly appreciated.
-Chris
60 panel



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Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 19:00:13 -0700
From: Dan Wentz <dwentz earthlink.net>
Subject: Who IS Parting Out a Truck?

Recently a couple people have posted saying that they were parting out
trucks.  51's I think.  I've forgotten who you are but I'd appreciate it if
you could email me.  I'm looking for a battery tray/pedestal for a V8.  Thanks.

~Dan

1950 F1 351C--Not neglected and definitely not for sale.  Persistence is
futile.
1998 Explorer--With tires made in NC.  Not recalled--yet..




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From: "Mandy Meierotto" <emilyjoy ccp.com>
Subject: Re: vin?
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 21:27:35 -0500

Chris,
The vin is stamped on the top of the drivers side frame rail.
One of the things with builder vehicles is  that they are built with mix
and match parts. Consiquently  the numbers don't always match. Bodies and
frames get swapped, cabs and frames get swapped around, frames get
subframed, new doors get hung, cab pillars get replaced, and through the
course of all this the original numbers can get lost in the shuffle.
I would not worry about it too much, just make sure that the number on the
frame matches the number on the title. It is also advisable to put the vin
number in several locations around the vehicle. As the old saying
goes,"possession is 90% of the law". Do your best to protect your truck from
thieves.
Mark


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From: FRD56F100 aol.com
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 00:49:29 EDT
Subject: Relocating Battery?

Can anyone please tell me where I can find inner fenders with a battery tray
already in them.  My 56 has a huge non-ford engine and for that reason, a
good place for the battery is very important.  I like to install it in the
original location, but the seat will be on the way  Any suggestions.

Thanks,

Joe

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From: "O'Connell, Dennis M" <DMO1 pge.com>
Subject: Re: Relocating Battery?
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 07:53:49 -0700

Joe,
I don't have my catalog in front of me, but I believe Sac Vintage Ford
carries fibreglass inner fender panels with a battery recess.

dennis
55F100

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> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 9:49 PM
> To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com
> Subject: [pre61-list] Relocating Battery?
>
> Can anyone please tell me where I can find inner fenders with a battery
> tray
> already in them.  My 56 has a huge non-ford engine and for that reason, a
> good place for the battery is very important.  I like to install it in the
>
> original location, but the seat will be on the way  Any suggestions.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joe
>

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From: ken.kitchen lmco.com
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 09:16:22 -0600
Subject: Re: Relocating Battery?

Another option is a drop down battery tray. That's what I have in my 55. It
keeps the battery in more or less the original location but gives you access
from underneath. Sac Vintage carries those as well.

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From:  O'Connell, Dennis M [SMTP:DMO1 pge.com]
Sent:  Thursday, August 31, 2000 8:54 AM
To:  'pre61-list ford-trucks.com'
Subject:  [pre61-list] Re: Relocating Battery?

Joe,
I don't have my catalog in front of me, but I believe Sac Vintage
Ford
carries fibreglass inner fender panels with a battery recess.

dennis
55F100

> ----------
> From: FRD56F100 aol.com[SMTP:FRD56F100 aol.com]
> Reply To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 9:49 PM
> To: pre61-list ford-trucks.com
> Subject: [pre61-list] Relocating Battery?
>
> Can anyone please tell me where I can find inner fenders with a
battery
> tray
> already in them.  My 56 has a huge non-ford engine and for that
reason, a
> good place for the battery is very important.  I like to install
it in the
>
> original location, but the seat will be on the way  Any
suggestions.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joe
>
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From: "Kenneth Marty" <kdmarty mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Relocating Battery?
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 09:22:00 -0600

Joe,
I installed one in my inner fender, Take a look at my web page the pi..
with the Eng. you can kind of see it.
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://kdmarty.home.mindspring.com   let me know if you need more pics..  or
anything else.

P.S.  If you don't what to do that, Mid Fifty sells inner fenders with
battery trays in them.

Kenneth 55 F100 Denver CO.



> Can anyone please tell me where I can find inner fenders with a battery
tray



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Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 11:44:44 -0500
From: "MARK AMES" <MARK_AMES mail.vcsu.nodak.edu>
Subject: I'm back! 56Merc

Just to let you guys know that Im still around.  I started college today and have several hundred e-mails to read and junk emails to delete.

Have any new people joined the list that have Merc trucks? Let me know.  I am planning a 3 to 4 day trip around Manitoba to go truck hunting.  Im still looking for some 53-56 Merc truck hubcaps.  If someone has some they would like to trade I cold keep an eye out for parts you need when im in Canada.

"56Merc"
56 M100
56 F350 big back window
57 C700


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From: Rwilson50 aol.com
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 20:23:51 EDT
Subject: 50 Speedo needle

Tulio- I picked up a spare guage cluster at a swap a year or so ago .  I
doubt if I'll use it , will check it out in the am and see if the speedo is
in good shape-will let you know via the digest.
Russ Wilson
49 F-1

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