48 F1 fender patch panels needed
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
From: London Ontario Canada "EH
48 F1 fender patch panels needed
Guys , my 48 F1 needs "heel" of front fender patch panels , corner patches for upper side of fender , and rear fender patches at running board , anybody know a source for these ?? , what about the "inner" bracings for these areas as well , as they are rotted as well , looks like "typical" rot areas , thank you , jim p ..
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 16,902
Likes: 3,143
From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
The only patch panels I know that are being reproduced are the rear where they bolt to the running boards.
EMS, Links
Dennis Carpenter, Dennis Carpenter Ford Car, F-100 Pickup Truck, 8N, 9N Tractor and Cushman Scooter Restoration Parts
I'm sure there are others would sell them but most likely they're only made by one or two manufacturers, the others just sell them.
The other parts you're looking for will have to be hand made.
EMS, Links
Dennis Carpenter, Dennis Carpenter Ford Car, F-100 Pickup Truck, 8N, 9N Tractor and Cushman Scooter Restoration Parts
I'm sure there are others would sell them but most likely they're only made by one or two manufacturers, the others just sell them.
The other parts you're looking for will have to be hand made.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 4,966
Likes: 261
From: East KY
Just FYI. A little while back, I called EMS and asked about those front fender patches that go above and below the front fender seam. He said they discontinued them. I asked him what it would take for them to reproduce some more. His answer at that point was they "lost" the dies (yeah right). So I was at the NSRA supernationals in Knoxville 2 weeks ago. EMS was there with a big display. So I asked them there. They gave the honest answer--they didn't sell enough and it was just not profitable.
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,427
Likes: 48
From: Hot AZ (Phoenix Valley)
LOL... Never did understand why companies/people don't tell the truth.... And why since they already have the dies why they don't have a few on the shelves or make when ordered...
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,030
Likes: 0
From: Powell River B.C.
Bottom line with most of these old girls is you need to make your own- My F-68 (F3) needed a lot of metal replaced, I just bought full sheet of saten finish 16guage and a whole wack of cutting wheels, jig saw blades, etc. Half the fun of the restoration for me is in the fabrication and welding side of things.
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 581
Likes: 2
From: Byron Bay Australia
You will never regret buying yourself a shrinker/stretcher and some hammers and dollies, and with a little practice you will amaze yourself with what you can make.
Remember, talent is 90% patience......... John
Remember, talent is 90% patience......... John
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
F-1
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
Aug 19, 2017 08:52 AM
F-1
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Feb 26, 2017 04:02 PM
KeepIt100
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Jun 28, 2016 09:37 PM
ZCarr
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Jul 17, 2013 08:02 AM
