49 Ford Newb
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: San Jose, CA
Great and solid start!
I also have a vast collection of used 48-52 parts. I may have the original front shock mounts. Speedway also sells reproductions.
I'd normally contact you off the board with parts for sale, but since you don't have the required 25 posts, you can PM or email me, modelking2000 at hotmail dot com, with a list of needed parts.
I also have a vast collection of used 48-52 parts. I may have the original front shock mounts. Speedway also sells reproductions.
I'd normally contact you off the board with parts for sale, but since you don't have the required 25 posts, you can PM or email me, modelking2000 at hotmail dot com, with a list of needed parts.
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Junior User
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 74
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From: Dallas
You guys are awesome! My email is styl_E_mon - yahoo
I'll start off by saying, I am looking for period correct. Orignal '49 parts would be great, but I don't want to break the bank, if the replacements are cheaper.
Here is the start of an endless list:
Running boards
Hood trim
F1 insignia on Pass side
Drive Shaft
Driver Floor boards
Door Handles
Hand Cranks for Windows
Window guides (I only have the glass)
Headlight Glass (I have dishes)
Radiator
Driver side vent glass
Back Window glass
Dash Speaker Vent/ Chrome
Inside part of the Glove Box
Tail Lights
Hood Hinges / Latch
OEM Radio
[sigh]
I'll start off by saying, I am looking for period correct. Orignal '49 parts would be great, but I don't want to break the bank, if the replacements are cheaper.
Here is the start of an endless list:
Running boards
Hood trim
F1 insignia on Pass side
Drive Shaft
Driver Floor boards
Door Handles
Hand Cranks for Windows
Window guides (I only have the glass)
Headlight Glass (I have dishes)
Radiator
Driver side vent glass
Back Window glass
Dash Speaker Vent/ Chrome
Inside part of the Glove Box
Tail Lights
Hood Hinges / Latch
OEM Radio
[sigh]
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 14,325
Likes: 14
From: Island Southeast Alaska
Have any of ya ever heard them called an L head motor? Back in the day when I was a kid and first got to work on the that is what everyone called them then. Again, what's up with that?. I have never heard that name used here.
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Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Mandan, ND
UNLESS, it is a Mercury with 4" crank which would make it a 255 incher. Are those heads marked Mercury? As stated, only way to tell if it is a Mercury is to measure crank.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: San Jose, CA
BTW, just noticed that your truck appears to be missing the battery tray. It should be mounted on the right frame rail near the cab.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Rockingham, VA
Amazon.com: 1949 1950 1951 1952 FORD PICKUP TRUCK Shop Manual: Automotive
And you're going to want the parts manual on CD available from <cite>www.hipoparts.com</cite>.
I believe all the parts suppliers sell the Shop Manual. For starters, take a look at:
Classic Haulers F-1 Parts - Home
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?userwatch~dynamicSearchPage~cadefffC
Ford Parts at C&G for 1932 thru 1979 Ford car and Ford truck.
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The History of the 1948-79 Ford Pickup
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: near dallas
they are "L" blocks.
Bill
Fleet Owner
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From: NM