Looks to be in very good condition . watcha got in mind .

 

Good looking truck. I have to add an I6 would be awesome in the engine bay.

 

What are your plans with the cab over and the F-8? I like to keep vehicles as stock as reasonably possible. I feel really weird saying this, but if you are not putting a flathead back in the cab over, a small block chevy bolts right in a provides more power. I really like 300 six motors (I put one in a short bed '66 F100 and really liked it), but I think a bolt in V8 is more natural in the larger trucks. I say this because with the right combination of parts there is NO cutting or modifying of the frame, radiator, steering, etc.

As always, we are exited by new projects. Keep the pictures coming!

Also, I'm looking for the stock air cleaner and associated parts for the 337 flathead in my F-7. PM me if you have extra parts.

 

Yes, Stu, it's a Ford F-5, actually. Interestingly, the PO told me yesterday he took the emblems off and had them rechromed, but said he thought he could walk right up to them but they weren't where he thought they should have been. He said he'd look for them and let me know.

I don't have any set plans for it. I always thought the 300 would be a good fit in one of these, but watching Scott build his extended cab, I'm not sure if it's any easier than doing a modern V8. I could slip the flathead I have for the Merc in it and get it running. Or I could swap out the rest of the drivetrain for something more modern. Or maybe flip it for profit. Unfortunately I don't have a title so I'm going to try to work through Oregon licensing, where it seems to be last registered, and see if they can hook me up with the last registered owner and go the lost title and release route. If that doesn't work, the job will get tougher as it's nearly impossible to get papers in Washington as it'll need a state patrol inspection, and they only inspect "running and roadworthy" vehicles. If anyone can help on the paperwork front, please send me a PM.

 

The F-8 is going to be a bigger challenge to transport. It's complete, heavy, and the steering is frozen with the wheels in a sharp turn. It doesn't roll and is pretty much used up. Owner says he can load it on my trailer with a forklift, but I don't know how I'll get it off when I get home, or how I would adjust the load if necessary. It could be a long drive.

I'm not sure what it all comes with yet, but I'll let you know what I get. I can assure you there will be "extra parts"

 

Interesting exhaust routing there, is that for the engine or is there another small motor hiding under there?

What part of the steering is frozen? Some oil and a sledgehammer can work wonders!

Sam

 

Exhaust is typical here for working in the wheat fields. Don't want the hot exhaust underneath catching a field on fire.

Don't know exactly what's frozen on the steering. I haven't looked at it much and the seller never did, either. He just moved it in the corner with the forklift and left it there. His plan was to use the 337 from it and put it in the cabover, but gave up on the project. He took the flattie from the COE and put in in an 8N tractor.

 

That exhaust would make it a challenge to drive with the windows down, not to mention that you would only be able to drive in circles.
Nice trucks saved!

 

Will a big 6 fit in the engine compartment of a COE??? I don't think a 6 was an option for C-series trucks back then.

 

I checked the chassis parts catalog and it said the 226 flat 6 was available 48-51 in the F5/6 COE's, and the 254 in the F6 49-52. The overhead valve 6 apparently wasn't offered in the COE. Since the C series designation was started in 53, you would be correct.

 

I am thinking if not the 337 than a small Izzu Diesel or something like that.
Maybe a 10 or 13 speed road ranger and a 4 speed brownie.
I do like to shift I do. And what a great gear selection. Anything from
pulling a stump at idle to cruising at 70.

 

Nice grab, Wayne!

may I suggest a 300?


That is, a Mercedes-Benz 300 turbo diesel.

 

Nice find Wayne. Welcome to the club.

 

sweet trucks whats your plans to restore it or make a ratrod out of it. i real liked the pics of it on the trailer when i toed my f250 home my friend had a trailer to small so the truck was like half hanging off of it. it look pretty cool going down the highway but scared me. good luck on the project. its a ford so it will turn out great.

 

If you need cab corner patch panels, let me know. Spring has sprung, 4 orders already came in!