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I posted an album of my project. It's a 51 F2 flathead 6. I bought the truck from the dry part of our state and it is surprisingly solid. the photos show that the bed is not of Ford's making, it's a Dodge Power Wagon from the same era. My project came with the correct bed which I am cleaning up to install. Meantime I advertised the Dodge bed and sold it in one day. (Made enough to buy more parts.) The brakes are shot and I'm in the process of fixing them now. The miraculous thing about this truck is that it started right up and purrs (after a good soaking with Marvel Mystery Oil in the cylinders and a tune up). I'll be posting more pictures as the project moves ahead. Here is the link to the album (I hope this isn't against board rules.)
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - mwarner1948's Album: 1951 F2 - the trip home
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Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - mwarner1948's Album: 1951 F2 - the trip home
Thanks for looking, this board is a wealth of information and great people.
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From: Windermere Valley,B.C. Ca
WELCOME,
.....always glad to see another ’51, I think we out number the Monkey Faces now.
Washington State has a dry part, well …..the things that you can learn on here?
Soooo……………..that propane torch take the paint off O.K. ?
You also get bonus points for putting your location in (and spelling newbie right)!
What a guy!!!
Oh yeah, nice truck.
.....always glad to see another ’51, I think we out number the Monkey Faces now.
Washington State has a dry part, well …..the things that you can learn on here?
Soooo……………..that propane torch take the paint off O.K. ?
You also get bonus points for putting your location in (and spelling newbie right)!
What a guy!!!
Oh yeah, nice truck.
Cargo Master
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From: Windermere Valley,B.C. Ca
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.................................propane torch ?
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Torch
Thanks for posting up the picture...the torch on the ground belonged to the last owner and was not available when I picked up the truck.
I do have a paint question....this truck was originally gray then it was painted red perhaps by a fire department (this would explain the missing bed and the generally good condition of the body). What is the best way to remove the paint without blasting? I've had good results with paint remover and a scrub brush....I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks,
I do have a paint question....this truck was originally gray then it was painted red perhaps by a fire department (this would explain the missing bed and the generally good condition of the body). What is the best way to remove the paint without blasting? I've had good results with paint remover and a scrub brush....I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks,
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From: Poway, Ca.
Paint remover will work, sanding it off with a rotary sander will work as well.
I'd be careful though. If it was an old Navy truck, that gray is probably "Gray Lead." Which is a more likely reason the rust is low.
Welcome to FTE btw!
I'd be careful though. If it was an old Navy truck, that gray is probably "Gray Lead." Which is a more likely reason the rust is low.
Welcome to FTE btw!
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From: Moyie, BC Canada
Hi there and welcome to the site. Someone on here not long ago suggested that one of those rotary disks that look like hardedned plastic mesh work very good for removing paint and rust. Good luck with the build.
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From: Burbank, WA
Originally Posted by Old F1
Washington State has a dry part, well …..the things that you can learn on here?
Cargo Master
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Sounds like collusion (conspiracy) to me.
I guess living in the dry part is a concession for your body glowing in the dark stuff, huh?
