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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Nebraska
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1955 F100 (O)
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1948 F5 88RT Build
Howdy, new here.
Here are some pics of my 48 F5 that I have been working on. Removed the rear Eaton and dropped in a 69 F350 Dana 70, Pulled the front axle and installed new kingpins and bushings and modified the whole spindle assy for 77 F350 Discs with 95 F350 calipers, will be installing a 85 460 with a T19 behind it soon. Think I will clearcoat the body and paint the frame.
Cheers, Dave
Here are some pics of my 48 F5 that I have been working on. Removed the rear Eaton and dropped in a 69 F350 Dana 70, Pulled the front axle and installed new kingpins and bushings and modified the whole spindle assy for 77 F350 Discs with 95 F350 calipers, will be installing a 85 460 with a T19 behind it soon. Think I will clearcoat the body and paint the frame.
Cheers, Dave
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From: Crossville, Tn
Howdy, new here.
Here are some pics of my 48 F5 that I have been working on. Removed the rear Eaton and dropped in a 69 F350 Dana 70, Pulled the front axle and installed new kingpins and bushings and modified the whole spindle assy for 77 F350 Discs with 95 F350 calipers, will be installing a 85 460 with a T19 behind it soon. Think I will clearcoat the body and paint the frame.
Cheers, Dave
Here are some pics of my 48 F5 that I have been working on. Removed the rear Eaton and dropped in a 69 F350 Dana 70, Pulled the front axle and installed new kingpins and bushings and modified the whole spindle assy for 77 F350 Discs with 95 F350 calipers, will be installing a 85 460 with a T19 behind it soon. Think I will clearcoat the body and paint the frame.
Cheers, Dave
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From: Stephenville Tx.
hi Folks. new member here. I just signed up yesterday. Lots of great info, pics and plenty of helpful hints and suggestions. I bought a 49 F1 that I'm gonna rebuild. I really like the original look of the old trucks, but I would like to upgrade the steering, brakes and power train. Here is a pic of the old gal.
got the front off now. TRy'n to decide IFS or rebuild front. I like the old innie wheels, but I haven't found a source with disc brakes that will allow me to use the old rims.
it has the original 6 cyl with a 3 speed with overdrive trainie. I had never seen the overdrive in the transmission like this one. other than splitters on a big rig
anyways thanks for looking.
mike rogers
stephenville texas
got the front off now. TRy'n to decide IFS or rebuild front. I like the old innie wheels, but I haven't found a source with disc brakes that will allow me to use the old rims.
it has the original 6 cyl with a 3 speed with overdrive trainie. I had never seen the overdrive in the transmission like this one. other than splitters on a big rig
anyways thanks for looking.
mike rogers
stephenville texas
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Nebraska
Welcome to FTE Mike! There is a lot of help on this site. That is a nice looking truck. Original and straight. I would suggest you start a Rebuild Page so we can all follow your progress. No pressure to get it done. WE are all here as enablers and understand the disease. Good luck! Dave
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From: Stephenville Tx.
thanks y'all. been reading an researching on the web for those front disc brakes upgrades. I figure to start from the ground up. so first thing first is to fix the steering, brakes and frame. gonna try to get the bed off this weekend.
Cargo Master
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From: North Central Arkansas
Welcome to FTE, Mike! The last photo of the gear shift lever looks like someone has installed a '41 or earlier 4-speed. I believe that is the reverse lockout lever under the ****. Nice straight looking truck!