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Old 01-15-2010, 12:32 PM
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Hello everyone, my name is Rusty_bits and I am an F-1aholic.

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Old 01-15-2010, 12:49 PM
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Welcome, you will be in good company here. What's your ride/project/plans?
 
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Old 01-15-2010, 01:00 PM
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It is a 1948 Ford F-1. I am actually 10 years into my project but life keeps getting in the way. I started with a bare frame and added an Industrial Chassis crossmember, so I have all Dodge Dakota running gear including a 1997 Magnum 318 with MPFI.
 
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Old 01-15-2010, 02:07 PM
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Welcome to you Rusty. How's the weather in Canada?
 
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Old 01-15-2010, 02:12 PM
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Welcome Rusty,

Sounds like a cool project. There's lots of us that have been struggling along with trying to build a truck while life does its best to keep us doing other things

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Old 01-15-2010, 02:12 PM
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Today it is raining and it is generally running about 40-45 degrees F. on the west coast.
 
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Old 01-15-2010, 02:47 PM
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Hi and welcome aboard RB!
Since you are in BC say hi to Chris and the gang in your local BC chapter: British Columbia - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
 
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Old 01-15-2010, 03:00 PM
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Hey Rusty. Welcome to FTE. Cool looking project you have there.

Be sure to come and join us in the BC Chapter. Where abouts in BC are you located?
 
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Old 01-15-2010, 04:00 PM
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I am located close to Vancouver in the lower mainland.
 
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Wow, TEN YEARS and we are JUST NOW hearing from you?

Hmmm I think you need to post some pictures of your project.

Welcome to FTE - Finally!
 
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If you look in my gallery there are a few pictures of my 1948 F-1 project and there is also one photograph of my old 1952 F-1 that I no longer have. regards Rusty-bits (Mark)
 
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The first step to cure is admitting you have a problem.....Welcome to FTE! Lots of great info here.
 
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Welcome on board Mark I checked out your pictures and looks like you have a nice build going. The front end body looks like its in real nice shape. I would like to eventually get me a visor for my 56 I just plain like the way they look. Nice pictures
 
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Originally Posted by rhopper
The first step to cure is admitting you have a problem.....Welcome to FTE! Lots of great info here.
I have always known that I have had a problem (acording to my wife I have a few and I tend to agree with her) but it is good to know I am not alone. Regarding the front end looking in good shape, it is actually a Fairlane tilt front end that has not been painted yet as I am still in the mock up stage. Currently though I am working on the box sides, the bottoms were rotted off so I had some 16ga. bent and am replacing the bottom 2 inches.

regards, Rusty_bits (Mark)
 
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