Newbie intro
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Newbie intro
Hi,
Just thought I would introduce myself, since I hope to tap into your knowledge.
My name is Rick H
I just bought a 1951 F1 for my wife
It has new wiring, front discs, dual master cyl
chevy 350 with automatic, floor shifter, new dual exhaust
frame all cleaned and painted
Goal is to have an original looking truck on the outside with a comfortable interior (a/c, stereo, GPS), dependable drive train, and easy to drive.
Just thought I would introduce myself, since I hope to tap into your knowledge.
My name is Rick H
I just bought a 1951 F1 for my wife
It has new wiring, front discs, dual master cyl
chevy 350 with automatic, floor shifter, new dual exhaust
frame all cleaned and painted
Goal is to have an original looking truck on the outside with a comfortable interior (a/c, stereo, GPS), dependable drive train, and easy to drive.
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Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Jefferson City, MO
Glad to have you on board. I might have to buy a truck for my wife..I hadn't thought of that excuse 
We love pictures, be sure and post some soon. There is a sticky thread on how to post them if you need help.
We love pictures, be sure and post some soon. There is a sticky thread on how to post them if you need help.
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Wife's Truck
I figure if I do all the work and maintenance on the truck I can borrow it occasionally.
It's also a fairly solid truck but I want to give it a near perfect body, so I'll be changing the bed, fenders, running boards. Which got me thinking what to do with all these extra parts. A new frame, rebuilt flathead, and a cab and my son can have a great rat rod.
It's also a fairly solid truck but I want to give it a near perfect body, so I'll be changing the bed, fenders, running boards. Which got me thinking what to do with all these extra parts. A new frame, rebuilt flathead, and a cab and my son can have a great rat rod.
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From: Kalispell, MT
If you want a dependable drivetrain, put the 350 in the ratrod and the rebuilt flathead in your wife's truck.... ; )
Sounds like you've got your plans all set. I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience.
Sounds like you've got your plans all set. I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience.
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From: Sandpoint, in north Idaho
[quote=mtflat;9746694]If you want a dependable drivetrain, put the 350 in the ratrod and the rebuilt flathead in your wife's truck.... ; )
Amen to that!
Either way it sounds like a great project and now I know what to get my wife for next Christmas....maybe even one for her birthday!! Ha!
Welcome and enjoy!
Amen to that!
Either way it sounds like a great project and now I know what to get my wife for next Christmas....maybe even one for her birthday!! Ha!
Welcome and enjoy!
