Doc, DW and Wayne are correct. The linkage for the V8 is different, as is the location of the battery tray and corresponding wires.

 

Not in the SW, I am in the far NW...on the edge of ABQ, right at McMahon and Universe...next to Rio Rancho.

I went to the MVD today to get the title done, and the guy at MVD "why wait"...sorry all, but that is the name of the facility...it is a New Mexico thing. The guy was a classic car builder, and was super cool with the folded up 34 year old pre-signed title and bill of sale. The title has passed hands numerous times over the years, and he started the process of converting the title, which only happens once a week in Santa Fe. He said I should not fill out the rest of the bill of sale and the ancient title until the state determines no one else has applied for title in the last 34 years. The good thing though, is that his search for the engine number in 3 systems did not discover anything.

If all is good, I will have an original title for a 1950 truck. Just what I wanted. I proceeded to ask about other desert cars and the process with no title. Either pay a title company to do the research and give title insurance...cost about $350 for a duplicate title. OR, go through the process of creating a car with a "constructed title"...same as a kit car. Just an fyi.

 

Welcome to the board!

Well, you're not too far away from Ross and I. We're both in Rio Rancho near 528 and Southern.
That dash sure looks good. I can't believe there's a dash out there that someone hasn't taken a cutting torch to....LOL

There's a good car show next Sunday downtown at the Albuquerque Musuem parking lot.
Bobby

 

I can't say I am going to be able to take the truck there just yet...I still have to get it home...(just making fun).

So I am trying to search online for catalog and custom parts vendors for these trucks. Are there any favorite vendors out there? Another question...what are the wheel bolt patterns, and does anyone make a wheel that will interchange, or do I have to change the axles or spindles to find aftermarket wheels to fit?

I am looking for 1. a kit to rebuild the suspension, 2. a tilt front clip kit, 3. transmission mount, 4. wheels or wheel conversion kits for a more common bolt pattern, 5. drop front end kit (maybe included in #1)?

Any guidance or links would be appreciated. I have to start setting the budget here.

Just an FYI, here is a link to my last car I built for my daughter...will do the same for this truck www.swartsmotorsports.com

 

There's tons of free catalogs available; Macs Antique Auto, LMC, Dennis Carpenter, Bob Drake, etc

The wheel bolt pattern is 5 on 5 1/2", Ford used the same bolt patter on the half tons trucks up through the late 1990's. Tons of aftermarket wheels out there. When you start upgrading you will have to decide if you want to keep the big pattern or change to the smaller car pattern or the GM car pattern..5 on 4 3/4, or 5 on 4 1/2.
There are brake kits available for each. I chose to keep the bigger pattern.

Bobby

 

Hello and welcome to the forum!! Farm Rod....that's a good one!!

You're making all of the right moves....title first...then get to work!!

Dan

 

Hey Straws,
Welcome Aboard! Hmmm.... that's a lot of pink on one of those mustangs in your project car link - yikes - not fair to paint a truck that color.
Nice looking 1950 - Nice to see another '50 saved. Good job over there!
Have a beer at El Pinto for me.

Ben in Austin
1950 F1

 

straws, welcome to FTE. Thanks for saving another Bonus Built trucks! Keep us posted with your progress and pics...

 

Great investment: $22 for a CD with the parts lists and illustrations; 1948-56 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog CD - HiPo Parts Garage

 

Very nice truck.... And very clean.. Just look at the inside of your cab .... Maybe I need to make a trip out west soon...

 

Well I got it home tonight. No trouble at all. I took a ton of photos, and loaded them on photobucket. I have a link to a slideshow of them in you are interested.
Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket

 

Now the fun begins! Where did you find the truck?

BTW I sent you an email from your SWARTS page.

 

Hey Straws,
Nice - the dash looks perfect! The front clip looks clean too!
That seat looks just like the Chevy S10 we installed in our 1950.
The engine compartment looks to have plenty of room for whatever motor you want to wedge in there.

Ben in Austin

 

Great looking truck
I can't wait to swing by and see it in person.

Bobby

 

We LOVE farm trucks! Looks like a great project....