Currently live in Colorado Springs. Finally got my 52 F1 moved over here and am going to start working restoring it. I have a lot of ideas that I would like to do, but can't find much in my research. I'm trying to upgrade the brakes to disk on both front and rear. I would also like to replace the suspension to an air bag system (so I can raise and lower as much as I would like). I also want to make the entire front end tilt forward for engine access. I know this is something that is a little out of the ordinary, but I want it to be completely unique. If anyone has any information that they would like to share with me please let me know. Thank you.

 

Welcome to FTE, most everything you want has been done by numerous members here. There are numerous options for doing disc brakes, however I have to back away because I know nothing about doing the air bag suspensions, but we do have some members that do.

 

Thank you for the encouragement. This is not my first attempt at restoring this particular vehicle. have done tons of research, but never been able to get it to my residence. I finally have and just took my before pictures.



Original Flathead V8, still turns over











Original Milage

 

Welcome to FTE!

That's a nice 5 Star Extra truck to start with.