Haven't logged in here since August, though I still stop by from time to time to read the posts. Life has been fast & busy. The baby girl just turned 2, the good wife is looking to move come spring (she wanted to this fall but that's another story), and another project has entered the picture.

The last time I posted I was looking at the best way to clean up a radiator saddle that had been blasted and primed, then left sitting to rust in places. I ended up using a small wire brush (with safety glasses, of course) to clean off the rust spots, sprayed with Rustoleum rust inhibitor, then semi-gloss black. It came out great.

Getting it installed with the radiator at the proper angle and those nifty spring-loaded bolts and pad (thanks again, Panelman) was a bit of a challenge, mainly fitting the hoses. But it all came together nicely and is only waiting for me to find the time to refill the coolant and get the engine running again.

However, as much as I'd love to finish it up, it looks like I will be putting the entire project - three cabs, two beds, two frames, rebuilt 239 flathead, new wiring harnesses, etc etc - on the market soon.

Why? Well, it's a long story but it involves another, somewhat larger, 1955 truck with 4WD, that was too hard to resist! Best part is, no assembly required, just needs some work. Okay - a little more than 'some'. But it's a really cool truck. More of a beast!

I do intend to get another F-1 to replace my Ranger, but with the time constraints involved it will have to be less of a project, at least at the 'drive as you rebuild' level.

 

Best of luck with your change in plan - I'm sure you already know that project vehicles are challenging for most buyers to meet the seller pricing expectations.

 

Why are you teasing us? We need to see pics of that 55 with 4 wheel drive.

 

Yes, what Abe said^^^^^

 

Thanks DW, and you're absolutely right. Fortunately I'm not into the project for top dollar or full street value of the package if broken up. I bought it right and have spent more on parts than time invested, as evidenced by the slow progress. A couple list members have already asked about it and of course, I'd be more than happy to sell the project cheap to someone here who will finish it up. Not looking or expecting to get rich, and whatever comes out of it gets plowed back into the awaiting project.

Speaking of which, I didn't post it here since it's (gasp) not a Ford product! Not sure if it belongs on the board, so I'll post it separately just to be safe. All I can say is that it's big and ugly, just like me.