Hey Ross,Yup- I got one from Mac's.
Steel jacket, ends looks like the original and cable itself is even pre lubed.
Looks very good- especially for $20.

 

All steering components new-Going to attempt steering box adjustment tomorrow.
Doesn't look like it's ever been touched.
At least not in the last 40 or 50 years.
Trying to get a little less "slop" in the steering.

 

Suggest that you check the lube level before making any adjustment.

 

OK Pete- What do you fill with- I know I've seen reference to light grease, and heavy oil?

 

I don't know what Ford recommended but I used STP at someone's advice on here and it worked well as it made the steering easier too. It still wasn't power steering but better.

 

Thanks Pete - I'll try it!

 

Put in the new speedo cable and road tested- working speedo!Used an app for my phone to check speedo against the gps reported speed- seems the 15" wheels and tires make the speedo read about 4-5 mph high throughout the scale.
I think I can live with that.

 

Topped up steering box with STP- Wow that's some thick stuff - made a minor adjustment to the box... My 52 has a cap nut, took that off and turned the screw in about 3/4 of a turn, front wheels off the ground, checked for binding - none- road tested and... much better!
Can drive with one hand on the steering wheel even at 50+ mph, I will check it again with the drag link disconnected and try to bring it in a little more.
Went from 3-5 inches of travel at the wheel to 1-2...

 

I love this truck!

 

Your truck has a good look to it! It is really a good deal that you get to drive it between all of the small project items that you're doing.

I went with the Bebops fiberglass fenders too. They are great. There was a little fit-up work, especially for mating the upper and lower fenders. They took really minor work to get ready for painting. On my to-do list is to paint the insides of the fenders with heavy undercoat. If the tire picks up a rock, it can ding the fender from the inside. If it happens badly enough, you can get a little star shaped crack in the paint. Other than that, they are a really good thing if you trade off your time versus the cost. Actually, I think the fiberglass fenders can be had for less money than good steel fenders.

Dan

 

Thanks Dan!
Yeah, I'm trying to keep the truck useful as my shop truck- so I need to do a project at a time...
Next up is the wood bed- I'm planning on 4 days out of service for that job.

 

Got few spare hours this afternoon- going to put in a headliner kit...
What did any of you that installed one use to cut the cardboard with?
Also putting in an interior light- so I need to go find my protractor...

 

Here was a good tip:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15279155

 

Thanks Pete

 

I have a template of the piece that needs to be cut out on each side of the window, it is a full-size scan. Try laying it out on the pieces, BEFORE cutting!!
Email me and I'll send to you, if I attach it here, it will get re-sized.