panelman. the running boards on the parts truck were crap. We decided can fix ones we have with some minor welding. The tailgate on origonal has a grain chute cut into it that my husband doesnt want so we were trying to find one that could swap out. But The one we have is in decent shape and so might just try to weld the center square back in that we got from a F1 for $10.

 

I was really hoping you were going to answer with "Tee Hee"

 

Sell the F1 tail gate if it's in decent shape. The F1 tailgate is different from an F2-F3 tailgate. The squares are also a different size between the F1 and F2-F3 tailgates.

If you just need the center square, I have a crappy F2-F3 tailgate with a solid square, but some damage around the FORD script. I can hack the center out and mail it. Would be a lot cheaper.

Doesn't the parts truck have a tailgate?

 

Let me see if I have this straight....you like old trucks, and you ski?

Dang...you're already married!!

Well....welcome to the forum anyway!! I think you'll find a lot of information here for your F3 project.

Dan

 

yea I think the script is the same size. and its undamaged so were going to maybe see if could piece in.

@old_dan yes its true...already taken

anyone...we are still looking for info on a good flathead mechanic in the msp area or within decent driving distance. I tried to contact the V8 chapter mn but they havent gotten back to me.

thanks all for your welcome and your help!

 

Yeah....I'm already taken too!! I am, however, pretty sure that my wife doesn't like my truck as much as I do. It's probably more expensive than a mistress or a bad drug habit. She did mention that my next project should be a convertible car for her....I'm all for that!!!

Sounds like you guys have a really nice project planned.

I don't know any flathead guys in your area....if you don't hear back from EFV8 soon ping them again.

What are your plans for the truck project??

Just a thought....if you don't find an answer here, for the flatties, you might take a look around the HAMB website. They are traditional hot rodders, but there is a pretty big list of vendors listed on the website: Hokey *** Message Board - THE H.A.M.B.

Sometimes the hambers can be a little touchy for off topic discissions, but finding a flathead engine machine shop or mechanic isn't too far afield.

Dan

 

Plan for the truck so far is a ground up restoration. We took the frame from the donor, swaped out the rear for a 72 dana 60, sent it to be sand blasted, & POR15 it. The boys pulled the engine and tranny from the keeper last night and thats the winter project. Next to run new brake lines and check everything on the frame and start moving parts over. Engine next get it running and rolling again and body last. The engine was running until we took it out happy about that

 

Welcome!

What sort of tweaking are you needing done on the flathead?

 

FortyNiner-
He would like to have it taken appart, hot diped, checked for cracks and ensure that its a good block and all redone, possibly bore out new heads, new intake, would like to do a four barrel carb, new headers and repaint.
know anyone?

 

Trying to roust up needhelp49 - he should be smarter than I am on this.

 

my bro rebuilt the motor in mine at matc 20 years ago but i do know a few guys with flattys i'll ask around and get back to ya

 

Wagamon Brothers give these guys a call

 

Nice F-4--love the big trucks!

 

Thanks Joe - reps given

DW

 

thanks! i contacted the local V-8 chapter and they recomended Headquarters Machine and Restoration in New Hope, MN. Has anyone used these guys? We have friends that have used Wagamons so we know they have good recomendations.