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Old 04-22-2012, 03:03 AM
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I'll second that! Hard to believe that's the same engine! Looks great!
 
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Old 04-30-2012, 02:43 PM
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Any new progress to report? Like to see some more pictures....
 
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Up here in Alma, Michigan. Just started my 1950 F-1 project. May need to ask a few questions from time to time.
 
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Up here in Alma, Michigan. Just started my 1950 F-1 project. May need to ask a few questions from time to time.
Feel free. Make sure you also check out the Michigan Thread. There is a G2G in planning.
 
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Old 05-03-2012, 09:15 PM
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Removed Trans from the truck, Drive Shaft, Seat, And old fuel tank. Had some carb issues had to return it for another. Unbolted hood and engine. Cut whats left of the exhaust off. Also in need of a wide Generator pulley. Swap meet coming up in a few weeks hoping to find one.
 
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Thanks greenmachinejohn. I just checked out the site. We have a swamp meet in Midland, never been there before, gotta find out the date. Got just a few things I will be looking for. Sounds like you are just as motivated as I am with all the work being done.
 
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Got the 2nd carb installed. Installed new Vacuum Advance line and fuel line from pump to carb. Cleaned and painted fuel line from tank to pump. Pictures to come.
 
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Old 05-08-2012, 09:26 PM
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Progress so far

 
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Progress so far

 
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Now you need to put on the oil bath air cleaner, spark plug wires, and coil.
 
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That sir is one fine looking engine , Red was always my favorite color . Keep up the nice work .
 
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Set the Engine in Today.

Also have video of it going in will post asap.
 
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Set the Engine in Today.

Also have video of it going in will post asap.
John, She looks great with her heart back in her!...
 
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What's with the 52 in the background?
 
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What's with the 52 in the background?
Good question! I just expected to be his dad's that he mentioned in his first post. Is your dad a member of FTE? We need pics of his too!
 


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