Looking for this '48 F3 &/or Info...
#31
You might not want the original, you know the drilling business is rough on trucks. The local water well company in the town where I grew up had a monkey face boom truck they used up until at least the 80's.
If you think your's is still in the Esbon area, you might run an add in one of the local newspapers. If you don't find the original, might find another one; or get a good story.
Lebanon Times; 409 Walnut St Lebanon, KS 66952 (5 miles)
785-389-6631
Jewell County Record; 111 East Main, Mankato, KS 66956 (15 miles)
785 378-3191
Smith County Pioneer; PO Box 266, Smith Center, KS 66967 (22 miles)
785 282-3371
I like getting off the beaten path whenever I go somewhere, never been to Esbon but might have to go through there the next time I go down 36.
If you think your's is still in the Esbon area, you might run an add in one of the local newspapers. If you don't find the original, might find another one; or get a good story.
Lebanon Times; 409 Walnut St Lebanon, KS 66952 (5 miles)
785-389-6631
Jewell County Record; 111 East Main, Mankato, KS 66956 (15 miles)
785 378-3191
Smith County Pioneer; PO Box 266, Smith Center, KS 66967 (22 miles)
785 282-3371
I like getting off the beaten path whenever I go somewhere, never been to Esbon but might have to go through there the next time I go down 36.
www.redi-drill.com
#37
#39
It depends a lot on what engine is in it. If it's a stock flathead V8 there are numerous places to get parts, I favor going to my local NAPA store first, then Rockauto. If it's a flathead 6 then finding a water pump is a little more of a challenge. There were a couple of discussions here a while back and they're hard to find. You'll probably have to have it rebuilt, Rock Auto does it but you have to send in your water pump to have them rebuild it. I'm sure they send it out so you might be able to save some money by finding someone nearby who rebuilds auto parts.
Other places to get parts for your truck are:
Dennis Carpenter
Classic Haulers
Mac's Auto Parts
Job Lot Auto
For sheet metal parts, which are limited:
Northern Classic Trucks
EMS
I have found a lot of parts at my nearby NAPA.
BTW, what model truck? F-2 or F-3?
EDIT: I reread one of your last post, I see F-3. Make sure you read the posts about F-3s and Widow Makers. It's a must.
Other places to get parts for your truck are:
Dennis Carpenter
Classic Haulers
Mac's Auto Parts
Job Lot Auto
For sheet metal parts, which are limited:
Northern Classic Trucks
EMS
I have found a lot of parts at my nearby NAPA.
BTW, what model truck? F-2 or F-3?
EDIT: I reread one of your last post, I see F-3. Make sure you read the posts about F-3s and Widow Makers. It's a must.
#41
Stu might step in, he's FTE own wheel guru, he has some suggestions, all fairly hard to find. Best bet would be to find a rear axle out of pre-'73 F-250, it's almost a direct swap, at least that's what has been said. It'll solve three problems, wheels, brakes and gearing.
Do another search for F-250 axle swap, I think you should come up with the information you need.
Do another search for F-250 axle swap, I think you should come up with the information you need.
#43
If a rear end swap is the plan, either a 1/2 ton 9" or 3/4 ton Dana 60, any corresponding truck wheels will work. If the Dana 60 is the choice the only question would be whether stock hub cap use is desired. If so you'd want the early 16" F-2/F-250 wheels having the inner nubs rather than the later ones having outer hub cap nubs. If no hub caps, like in the picture, any 16" F-250 wheel having the 8 x 6.5" pattern works. Stu
#44
Here's a real long shot for ya-there is a guy in Cawker City, about 40 miles south of Esbon along highway 24. He collects old vehicles from estate sales, salvage yards, farmers, etc. He had a lot of old trucks of all sizes on his lot the last time I was through there last November. I don't recall seeing a truck with a well service sign on the door but I wasn't looking either. Like I said, it's a long shot but maybe he has seen the truck at some point. I have his business card at work so PM me and I'll send his contact info tomorrow if you'd like to try to catch him.
#45
water pump
It depends a lot on what engine is in it. If it's a stock flathead V8 there are numerous places to get parts, I favor going to my local NAPA store first, then Rockauto. If it's a flathead 6 then finding a water pump is a little more of a challenge. There were a couple of discussions here a while back and they're hard to find. You'll probably have to have it rebuilt, Rock Auto does it but you have to send in your water pump to have them rebuild it. I'm sure they send it out so you might be able to save some money by finding someone nearby who rebuilds auto parts.
Other places to get parts for your truck are:
Dennis Carpenter
Classic Haulers
Mac's Auto Parts
Job Lot Auto
For sheet metal parts, which are limited:
Northern Classic Trucks
EMS
I have found a lot of parts at my nearby NAPA.
BTW, what model truck? F-2 or F-3?
EDIT: I reread one of your last post, I see F-3. Make sure you read the posts about F-3s and Widow Makers. It's a must.
Other places to get parts for your truck are:
Dennis Carpenter
Classic Haulers
Mac's Auto Parts
Job Lot Auto
For sheet metal parts, which are limited:
Northern Classic Trucks
EMS
I have found a lot of parts at my nearby NAPA.
BTW, what model truck? F-2 or F-3?
EDIT: I reread one of your last post, I see F-3. Make sure you read the posts about F-3s and Widow Makers. It's a must.