What have I gotten myself into? I just bought a 1949 Ford F3 in fairly good shape. I will bring it home Saturday and will have a chance to give it a very good look over. The body has a lot of surface rust and the fenders have some small rust holds. The cab and doors looks to be in very good shape. The bed is a mess. With a little motor works and new brakes it should be a good driver.

I have a 1949 Ford F1 as a parts truck. Is there anything on the F1 that can be used on this F3 ?

If I order body parts like bumpers and fender brackets for an F2, will they work on an F3 ? <O</O

 

You have just committed yourself to a life of poverty . I believe almost all f2 & f3 parts interchange . The f3s have 17" wheels , probably the widowmakers which you will have to deal with at some point . Lots of information about them on the forum . Good luck and welcome to the madhouse .

 

Famous last words... All cab parts, grill, hood, core support, upper and lower valence are all the same on 48 to 50 with small variations.

 

Welcome tobbyt . You have gotten yourself into years of fun and recreation , maybe a few busted knuckles and an excellent way to get rid of some disposable income . For the most part you should have many useable pieces off that F1 . Wheel opening size is different and obviously the box dimensions . Almost anything from an F2 will work on an F3 but you will have 14 inch rear drums ,they are pretty scarce .Lots more information on here just ask . Send pictures when you have them we like pictures .

 

Dang that's what I forgot to say.... Pics!

 

Pics, Pics, & more Pics. Welcome to the poor house.

 

Welcome to the madness!

Lots of good folks around here with tons of info that they are willing to share

make yourself at home
Bobby

 

Thanks guys for all the info !! I'm feeling better knowing I have friends here in the poor house. I'll see if I can get some pictures uploaded.

 

Lets see if I can get a picture uploaded.

 

Welcome to FTE. Good to hear another F3 is going to saved!

Doug

 

We're in the same boat, I'm doing a 49 F3 as well.

 

glass even looks good from the picture. And someone else took care of the widowmaker wheel problem. congratulations.

 

From what I can see in the pic it looks like you have a complete truck. Waiting for more pics!

 

Welcome to FTE!

Nice find. Can't wait to see more pics after you get her home.

 

Good to see another old truck getting some TLC. Looks like a good project. You have came to the best place for help. WELCOME ABOARD