I'm looking for the hood release handle dummy handle and the outside trim that goes around the handles to fit my 49 F-1. the ones I have looks like crap, but I cannot seem to find a new ones. Anyone have any ideas where I can get new ones? It seem like everything is for the 51 up F-1s. These is about all that is need to complete the restoration. please help.

 

Greetings Fellow 49er
I dont know how to post things but if you go to Craigslist St. Louis mo there is a 1949 Ford truck being parted out and the on line pic show a hood and latch. Hope that helps.

1948 1949 1950 ford truck pickup oem parts f100

 

Most of the dummy handles will be pitted because they're made of pot metal. The "U" shaped trim is stainless steel, so it should be in good shape.

I have the "U" shaped moldings in good shape. They just need to be polished. Let me know if you still need them, in case you don't buy the one's in the CL ad.

 

ok thanks man have an idea on the release handle?

 

I have a dummy handle i took off an old hood but it needs to be re-chromed. I don't think anyone remakes these anymore. If interested let me know.

Terry

 

ok thank yall classic haulers said they will have the ones that came off my truck re-chromed for about 80 bucks for both. Thanks again. I hope to have this truck 100% done in about a month to a month and a half. just the last little things to put on that takes so much time it suxs lol.

 

sorry im new to this. i was searching ebay and found a hood latch on there.hope that helps

 

That is a decent price to have re-chromed. I think mine cost $45.00 for just the dummy handle.