1948-1960 projects updates
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Forestport, NY Adirondack
A little more progress yesterday
I shrunk my front fender wheel arch to a size more appropriate for a F-1 instead of the F-4 it started life as. I'd show some picts but still can't figure it out on here.
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Vashon, WA
You can't shift on the fly so you need to either start in high or low.
More Turbo
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: parma
He's got it turned around to make it an overdrive. In its regular position the transfer case is 1:1 in it regular position, and 2:1 in low range. By turning it around you get 1:1 and in low range 1:2, the opposite of its regular position. This turns it into an overdrive instead of and underdrive. I just wonder if this will affect oiling inside, cause certain tranny's or gear drives rely on certain rotation for oiling of the gears
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Las Vegas NV
I am getting a stock frame so i can do a frame up(darkside) style...i have changed many hoses,steering box and a temporary wood floor.
Tuned
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Reno,NV
[quote=F250racer;9932057]I'm using it as a doubler/overdrive, not a splitter.quote]
It took me a while for it to sink in, but now I understand how it works. You also said you are using a styleside bed with flares. Are you planning on cutting out the fenders on the bed and adding flareside fenders to clear the wheels? Just curious. I like your truck, very cool!
It took me a while for it to sink in, but now I understand how it works. You also said you are using a styleside bed with flares. Are you planning on cutting out the fenders on the bed and adding flareside fenders to clear the wheels? Just curious. I like your truck, very cool!
Elder User
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From: Vashon, WA
I plan to just pick up a set of fender flares from a 4x4 shop or one of those towing supply shops and just bolting them on, should be pretty easy to find ones that match the bed pretty close, they shape/lines really haven't changed much between '59 up to the '90s
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i cant wait to see some pics i also own a 1960 f250 and i just staarted on a project of my won great pick and glad to see someone else with a 1960 f250
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Morgan Hill, CA
Seat Upholstery
I worked on the seat this weekend. I'm installing a firewall mounted brake master cylinder/pedal assembly, and an Ididit steering column. The suppliers all said to put in your seat first to position everything correctly, so I'd better get going on the seat. I decided re-upholster the stock seat. Here's the progress:
"Before"
Original stuffing - complete with rat's nest
Here's the frame....springs fixed and painted:
New backing and modern foam padding:
And...here's the seat bottom. I'll have to work on the seat back later this week:
More to follow!
Dan
"Before"
Original stuffing - complete with rat's nest
Here's the frame....springs fixed and painted:
New backing and modern foam padding:
And...here's the seat bottom. I'll have to work on the seat back later this week:
More to follow!
Dan
looks great