Hey, Im new to FTE. The old M-H Fords have always been a favorite truck of mine. I own a 51 Ford F5 and am looking to convert it to a M-H four-wheel drive, the only problem is, I cant find one. I was wondering if anyone here might have or know were to find the complete setup. Please let me know. Thanks. Mark

 

First, welcome. Glad to have you hanging around. Finding a donor big truck shouldn't be too awful hard. First person to talk to is Chuck Mantiglia of Chuck's Trucks. He has his finger on the M-H pulse better than anybody. Here's the link to Chuck's site.

Chucks Trucks LLC., Chuck's Trucks, Chucks Trucks

Next, our member "petey shoes" has had an extra drive train set available for a while. You might look him up.

From my own experience, you can't have just one. These trucks commonly led a hard life and when you find one it's pretty used up. The truck in my signature block will have pieces from three trucks. The one that comes next will also be a combo of several trucks. So, good luck with your search. Stu

 

Mark, first welcome to the board, second, you need to post your location in the upper right hand corner. Whenever someone comes on the boards and asks for help or a source for parts it's a lot easier to direct the person if you know their general location.

I know there was a complete F-5-6 M-H in northern WI in a junkyard. The biggest obstacle is location and the owner is one of those old coots who don't like to part with their stuff even though they're in the business of selling stuff.

 

Mark's listed his location as NJ, which makes Chuck or Pete a good source. Stu

 

Yeah, I saw that in his profile. I just wanted to emphasize that's important to list your location if you're seeking assistance. It's not that hard.

 

there seems to me .. now that I have a M-H..that we have lot's of them around ..15 or 20 anyhow..and if he looks around they seem to show up every month ..or is it just me ?I don't feel special anymore..Lol..

 

i'm always looking for one myself.....

i'm also looking for a pair of badges for my truck if anyone knows of some. (sorry for hijack)

 

There's a set of faded originals on eBay if paying almost $200 for them doesn't offend you. Or repop's are available from Chuck. Stu

 

mark, welcome to the board. i happen to have a complete set of f5 axles, trans, transfer case, under drive, and other "stuff". i am in orange county, ny. click on my profile to see what i have. no pics of these parts, but, the truck you see has the identical parts. if you think this might be what you need, send me a pm. we can get together and chat, pete

 

I have a complete 1942 1 1/2 ton marmon. The body is really rusty, but I assume the mechanical side is just fine. If you are interested, PM me or email me at jkeeslin@purdue.edu

 

Ken, seems to me like the more people google MH because they have one or want one, FTE pops up at the top of the search. then throw in nation wide Cl search and its more of the same. the www has made this a small world. And dont worry....................your special! Did you get those wheels sorted out yet?

and welcome Mark G, lots of good help here and like Stu said " its hard to stop with just one MH "

 

thank's .. I have stopped licking the windows on the "short bus"..mom still say's I am special !! my friend's just think I have hit my head too often !!and still working on the wheels ..learning on what to ask on how the work is done . has made the job more interesting ...I will share when I chose the welder that makes me feel safe doing this

 

Hey, thanks for all your replys, they helped me out alot. Like I said before one of my favorite trucks are the 51 ford with a M-H four-wheel drive system.

 

mark, sent you a message. check your inbox. pete

 

Are you looking for a '51 that is specifically and only a M-H, or would you be happy to build a '51 into a 4x4?