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49 Ford Newb
Now that I'm in the right area, lets try again:
Hey all, I just picked up a 49 F1 with a flathead v8!
I believe the truck was originally a 6 based on the VIN plate; 97HC.
The truck is mostly there, with a bit of surface rust, with only a small amount of rust through. The main area I saw was bottom corner of the doors, and back part of the cab. Even those areas where minor.
It doesn't run, and really needs a frame off, which I am planning to start with the frame and subframe.
I'm a little nervous about this type of project. I've had a couple long project cars before, but mostly on more modern cars. This truck seems really simple, yet the amount of elbow grease required is a little intimidating.
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Here is a link to the pics, can't wait to get started!
http://photobucket.com/49FordF1
Hey all, I just picked up a 49 F1 with a flathead v8!
I believe the truck was originally a 6 based on the VIN plate; 97HC.
The truck is mostly there, with a bit of surface rust, with only a small amount of rust through. The main area I saw was bottom corner of the doors, and back part of the cab. Even those areas where minor.
It doesn't run, and really needs a frame off, which I am planning to start with the frame and subframe.
I'm a little nervous about this type of project. I've had a couple long project cars before, but mostly on more modern cars. This truck seems really simple, yet the amount of elbow grease required is a little intimidating.
'Here is a link to the pics, can't wait to get started!
http://photobucket.com/49FordF1
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Welcome, and cograts on your new truck. Nice truck , these ol girls can be fairly simple with alot of elbow grease, or sophisticated with some skill and elbow grease, or very expensive with paying someone else do it for you. Nomatter what you decide to do with it, you will not be sorry. I started mine with no$, no skills, no tools, and with the help and enthusaium of the great folks here on FTE, Ive managed to build a truck I love. Of course it always costs more than you think it will . We are always eager to follow a new project.
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Looks like a Mercury manifold and carburetor. Before scrapping that flatty, if that's your plan, make sure it's not a Mercury. If it is, it should have the 4" crank. Selling that could help finance some other items.
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1952henry, Thanks for the tip on the Merc engine. I'll take a peak and report back. So glad I joined here, you guys are already schooling me!! 
I was considering leaving the old Flathead in there. I think that would be a nice surprise for other enthusiasts. **If i can get it running without spending too much...
I have no idea if it runs. The truck didn't come with a key or drive shaft.
That shock mount scares me... there isn't too much on this truck that scares me, but that is on the short list.
I was hoping to take the "simple with alot of elbow grease" approach. Start with the frame and subframe, then on to the body panels. Ideally, I'll keep it as close to period correct as I can. Probably keep it matte black for a while.
It's gonna be a long road.
Before scrapping that flatty, if that's your plan, make sure it's not a Mercury
That is a great project! Any idea if the flathead runs?
That is quite the front shock mount.
I was hoping to take the "simple with alot of elbow grease" approach. Start with the frame and subframe, then on to the body panels. Ideally, I'll keep it as close to period correct as I can. Probably keep it matte black for a while.
It's gonna be a long road.
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True, but there's a lot of us on it. 
I believe the only way to tell for sure if it is a Merc is to measure the stroke (4"=Mercury). Mine had Merc heads, intake and carb, but that is all interchangeable with the Ford flatheads.
You seem to be on the same road I am with my '49. My build is in my signature if you want to see it.
I believe the only way to tell for sure if it is a Merc is to measure the stroke (4"=Mercury). Mine had Merc heads, intake and carb, but that is all interchangeable with the Ford flatheads.
You seem to be on the same road I am with my '49. My build is in my signature if you want to see it.
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True, but there's a lot of us on it.
I believe the only way to tell for sure if it is a Merc is to measure the stroke (4"=Mercury). Mine had Merc heads, intake and carb, but that is all interchangeable with the Ford flatheads.
You seem to be on the same road I am with my '49. My build is in my signature if you want to see it.
I believe the only way to tell for sure if it is a Merc is to measure the stroke (4"=Mercury). Mine had Merc heads, intake and carb, but that is all interchangeable with the Ford flatheads.
You seem to be on the same road I am with my '49. My build is in my signature if you want to see it.
That is quite the shock mount. The originals were spindly-looking items. Worked pretty well, though.
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Thanks guys, Hopefully I can replace that janky shock mount with a more OEM piece.
So I'm going to have to take the motor apart to know if it's a Merc for sure?
No markings or anything?
I heard a rumor that ya'll like pics, so here are some of my past projects:
My slow-n-low 64 Olds Ninety Eight
Don't hate on the nerd wagon, it's a 91 Civic RT4WD 6 speed, All wheel drive.
500+HP Methanol Injected, Big Turbo 87 RX-7 Rotary
This isn't mine, but I had one similar. 79 Cobra, first year fox body. Mine was all stock and original except a PITA ratchet shifter.
So I'm going to have to take the motor apart to know if it's a Merc for sure?
No markings or anything?
I heard a rumor that ya'll like pics, so here are some of my past projects:
My slow-n-low 64 Olds Ninety Eight
Don't hate on the nerd wagon, it's a 91 Civic RT4WD 6 speed, All wheel drive.
500+HP Methanol Injected, Big Turbo 87 RX-7 Rotary
This isn't mine, but I had one similar. 79 Cobra, first year fox body. Mine was all stock and original except a PITA ratchet shifter.
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I did a TON of research before listing my flathead for sale and the guy who bought it for his '49 Mercury restoration is a Merc afficionado. He confirmed that the only way to tell for sure is to measure the stroke because heads and intakes can be changed between the Ford and Merc flatheads. You don't have to take it apart. You can pull the pan to measure the stroke or pull a head and measure it that way. When I sold mine I listed it as a possible Merc. The buyer drove over 200 miles the very next day because he had to have it for his restoration.