50 f3 project
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50 f3 project
so i looked at a 50 f3 today body is horrible but drivetrain is in great shape
so what i want to do is take this thing and either hotrod it
find an 80s full frame chassie like a ranger and mount it on there
or go custom hauler with it with a f 350 chassie drw semi looking thing diesel engine manual trans and the motor and trans may come out of a medium duty truck and a small sleeper
what route guys? but i definatly dont want the original parts and im going to use them to help fund this project too
so what i want to do is take this thing and either hotrod it
find an 80s full frame chassie like a ranger and mount it on there
or go custom hauler with it with a f 350 chassie drw semi looking thing diesel engine manual trans and the motor and trans may come out of a medium duty truck and a small sleeper
what route guys? but i definatly dont want the original parts and im going to use them to help fund this project too
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Wow, you say the body is horrible yet that sounds like the only thing you plan on using. I must say I like the diesel idea. Don't discount using the existing chassis yet.... Good luck and please post pictures when you have a chance.
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Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - View Profile: 52'F-3 Check out all of the pics in this guy's galleries. Then maybe do the same for 51dueller, which his is a frame swap.
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and motor is a flathead
plus i like old vehicles but to fully restore i think will be a pain with finding parts
and also i want to be able to drive it which means to me go to a autoparts store and get a part if i break down
plus i like old vehicles but to fully restore i think will be a pain with finding parts
and also i want to be able to drive it which means to me go to a autoparts store and get a part if i break down
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If your running boards are shot or missing, good luck finding some, your gonna have to fight to the death with me in a ebay bidding war if you want them! 
LOL, No, but do you have some pics?
LOL, No, but do you have some pics?
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I know that you have to modify the f1 running boards to fit your 53-56 bed and fenders.
Yes the cab is the same.hood.grill upper and lower valance are the same.
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