It is the original and new for 1954 breathable woven nylon Ford used. I checked their catalog yesterday. They only have 2", 3" and 5" foam.

What do you mean "you chickened out?"

I bought the Mid Fifty original style wire harness and installed it 17 years ago with my first repaint. It is cloth covered but has rubber cover underneath.

 

Congrats on such a fine matching set . They both look great.

 

Hey Abe,
Your truck looks fantastic! If that's the same truck that was carrying the soccer team in that old pic - wow!

I've got the same main seal leaking problem. I'm curious how much it's running to fix that problem & how involved is it?

Looking good in PA!

Ben in Austin
1950 F1

 

Yup, same truck
The guy quoted me around $400 for pulling engine, putting new clutch in, degreasing engine and painting engine.

 

Hopefully, my engine compartment will something like this


!

 

I too painted my oak bed boards, oil base black thinned with some boiled linseed and turpentine. I plan on giving it a light sand this summer and then using the oil and turps to give it a waterproof, renewable finish.Nice looking truck; I thought of using Meadow Green on mine, but opted at the last minute for the original Sheridan Blue.

\looks like you are almost road ready !

Tom

 

Seat came out good. Ive read that 1" is better. Love the way the bed came out. My 56 was originally meadow green, and I am torn between going that route, or other. Its really tempting to go with the green.....

 

The contrast of that seat against your truck color looks fantastic! I like the painted boards too!