1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Fat Fendered and Classic Ford Trucks

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Old 05-03-2011, 08:27 PM
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Hello from Maryville, Tn.

Just wanted to say hello, as I am new. I have just purchased a 1950 F1. A true basket case. I am looking forward to putting this truck back together and back on the road. Wont be a show truck, I want to make some changes and have a nice driver. I am sure I will be posting questions in the near future.
 
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:31 PM
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welcome..so what has it got for power?? how's the body ..watchya' gonna do first??
 
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:32 PM
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Welcome. I'm just up the road from you in east KY. I actually bought my 49 F1 near Townsend. You have 2 or 3 members really close to you there. Show us some pics. Doesn't matter how bad it looks. We love em all.
 
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Hey bud, welcome to the forum! You'll find a lot of good info here!
 
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It was a project started by the last owner. He has a small block chevy in it. I will stay with that. I have stripped it down to chassis. Putting in 1987 corvette front and rear suspension, The TPI engine, 700 r trans. and A/C. Body is in good shape just needs minor work.
 
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WELCOME ABOARD

good luck with your truck !!!!!!
 
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I like it already , what with the vettr suspension and all John
 
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Welcome to FTE! Good luck on your new project. Look forward to you progress reports.
 
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Welcome - Nice to have a fellow 1950 guy on board. You can't claim a true basket case unless you find linoleum under your carpet to keep the rain from coming in the many holes in cab floor. My bed was also held together by metal shelf brackets strategically placed throughout the bed. It's good fun - take baby steps.

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Welcome DJB,
With you being in Maryville sorta kinda hard for you to miss the 3 F1-F100 Themed shows in or around Sevier County. Some dates to keep in mind

May 12-14
June 23-25
September 10-11th Not sure on the dates

The first two are in Pigeon Forge. The last one is in Townsend. they are Ford trucks shows
 
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and...another welcome from California. Sounds like you have a plan!
 
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Welcome to FTE and welcome from another 50 owner. Even though I have a F2, any 50 that gets saved is a good one.
And welcome to the darkside, the truck sounds really cool.

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Welcome and good luck on your build
 
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Another one embraces the Darkside..... Welcome to FTE! I love the Darkside and the Stock builds... Here we love out truck **** so show us your truck and keep posting pics we need our fix....
 


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