Thanks, I appreciate the help.

 

Ah, my radio came in. I've got tunes....

 

Crank up WLS! Do they still play music? Maybe Animal Stories in the morning with Uncle 'Lar and Lil' Tommy! (reference for those such as myself that have been in the Chicago radio market for way too long)

You've done high quality work on your truck. Looks great! Hope to see it at Truckfest!

 

My to-do list: Updated

Tune-up - Pertronics ignitor, Coil, plugs, cables, carb adjustment, valve adjustment, oil change, Coolant flush - check
Wheel Cylinders - check
Brake Adjustment - check
New 12v Wiper motor and blades - check
New 12v Heater Blower - check
Interior Firewall cover - check
Glove box spring - check
New Rearview mirror - check
New Passenger side-view mirror - check
New Tailgate chains - check
Buff, Polish and Wax - check
Dynamat cab - check
Replace Choke Cable - check
Replace light switch - check
Insall Cigarette Lighter - check
Wash Engine and Bay - check
Paint Engine and valve covers - check
Clutch adjustment - check
New Wheels, Hub Caps, and Rings - check
Paint Wheels -check
New Tires - check
New Rubber Mat - check
New Seat cover - check
New Dood Panels - check
New wood bed - check
New Door Handles and Window Cranks - check
New Door Lock - check
Remote Door Lock - check
New Horn - check
New Fuel Line (carb to pump) - check
Paint areas that need correction - check
Rebuild carburetor - check
Apply new engine bay decals - check
Install OEM Radio -
Bed Tonneau cover - hmmm

New fuel pump to carb line.




But I won't say I'm done..... Next, the radio...



Before & After

 

Man, you are making great progress. Looks like you have figured out the "done" issue.
That is one beauty of a truck.

 

Thanks. I've added some Before & After pics in my post below.

 

Hey FP,
That before & after Bed pic is awesome - what a difference!

I'm thinking of painting my engine - never done one before.
Is there a proper way to do it? Any pointers? Your's looks great!

Ben in Austin
1950 F1

 

Ben, you first need to clean your engine of any oil/grease, and scrape any lose paint if any. You can apply engine primer first to any bare areas. I used a scuff pad after washing the engine to make sure there were no slick areas. Disconnect as many hoses or wires if possible, and tape whatever can not be disconnected. Buy the engine paint of your choice. I bought Ford red, and spray your engine with a few coats. Tape and paper the firewall and inner fenders to avoid over spraying them.

I removed the valve covers and painted them off the engine. I scraped and painted the manifolds with POR-15 Manifold paint. Make sure to wear gloves when handling the POR-15. That does not come off.

Thanks for our comments.