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From: Neosho, MO
Who we are!!!
Did this last year, might as well update for newbies:
Year and Model? 1946 1/2 ton
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? Weekend warrior
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 3yrs (hopefully)
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? Free (grandfathers)
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? I will in the end.
What is you favorite truck color? Dark green
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? mostly me now...
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder
Manual or automatic transmission? C4 auto
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Lightsider
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? FTE!!! searching for parts..
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? Not starting 20 yrs ago.
Year and Model? 1946 1/2 ton
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? Weekend warrior
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 3yrs (hopefully)
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? Free (grandfathers)
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? I will in the end.
What is you favorite truck color? Dark green
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? mostly me now...
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder
Manual or automatic transmission? C4 auto
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Lightsider
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? FTE!!! searching for parts..
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? Not starting 20 yrs ago.
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 216
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From: Emerald Coast of Florida
Make and Model? 1940 1/2 ton
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? Weekend warrior
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? As many as it takes
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? Free (fathers)
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? Not yet but I'm sure I will
What is you favorite truck color? Dark blue
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? I do as much as I can but will have to seek help for things out of my level of expertise. I probably should seek more outside help and I would be further along.
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder (302)
Manual or automatic transmission? C4 auto
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Lightsider
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? It's a Ford
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? Having more time and resources to get it finished sooner.
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? Weekend warrior
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? As many as it takes
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? Free (fathers)
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? Not yet but I'm sure I will
What is you favorite truck color? Dark blue
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? I do as much as I can but will have to seek help for things out of my level of expertise. I probably should seek more outside help and I would be further along.
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder (302)
Manual or automatic transmission? C4 auto
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Lightsider
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? It's a Ford
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? Having more time and resources to get it finished sooner.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,587
Likes: 36
From: South Carolina
Ok, I'll play
Make and Model? 1946 1/2 ton
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? We'll see
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? Some but not too many
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? Less than half that
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? By now, yes
What is you favorite truck color? No black, white, tan or camo (retired Army)
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? Other than a few small machine shop things, I am to blame
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? Flathead 6
Manual or automatic transmission? 4 speed
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Stock- aside from the alternator
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? It's old?
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? I'm not finished and it is always out there nagging me to get something done.
Make and Model? 1946 1/2 ton
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? We'll see
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? Some but not too many
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? Less than half that
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? By now, yes
What is you favorite truck color? No black, white, tan or camo (retired Army)
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? Other than a few small machine shop things, I am to blame
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? Flathead 6
Manual or automatic transmission? 4 speed
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Stock- aside from the alternator
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? It's old?
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? I'm not finished and it is always out there nagging me to get something done.
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
Make and Model? 1947 1 ton
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? weekend driver
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 3 yrs.
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? less
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? most likely by the time i'm done
What is you favorite truck color? dark green
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? my self other than some motor work
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? Flathead 8
Manual or automatic transmission? 4 speed
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Stock
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? It's old?
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? wish my DAD was around to give me a hand
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Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? weekend driver
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 3 yrs.
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? less
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? most likely by the time i'm done
What is you favorite truck color? dark green
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? my self other than some motor work
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? Flathead 8
Manual or automatic transmission? 4 speed
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Stock
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? It's old?
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? wish my DAD was around to give me a hand
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Freshman User
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 35
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Make and Model? 1946 1/2 ton
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? daily
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 2 yrs.
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? $5400
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? -plan to spend about $6000 more
What is you favorite truck color? red
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? all mine except the paint
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder 350 CID
Manual or automatic transmission? Turbo 350
Lightsider, darksider or stock? medium gray
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? It's classy looks
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? Wish I had started sooner
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? daily
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 2 yrs.
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? $5400
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? -plan to spend about $6000 more
What is you favorite truck color? red
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? all mine except the paint
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder 350 CID
Manual or automatic transmission? Turbo 350
Lightsider, darksider or stock? medium gray
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? It's classy looks
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? Wish I had started sooner
Senior User
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 192
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From: Derby, ks
Year and Model? 1938 hevy half
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? both
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 1
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? $200 feild find
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? no
What is you favorite truck color? blurple
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? me alone.. thats what makes it mine
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder 302
Manual or automatic transmission? C4 auto
Lightsider, darksider or stock? lightside
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? bringing it back to life and see how things were really made back in the day
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? Not having all day everyday to work on it and not being rich.. lol.. budgete build..
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? both
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 1
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? $200 feild find
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? no
What is you favorite truck color? blurple
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? me alone.. thats what makes it mine
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder 302
Manual or automatic transmission? C4 auto
Lightsider, darksider or stock? lightside
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? bringing it back to life and see how things were really made back in the day
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? Not having all day everyday to work on it and not being rich.. lol.. budgete build..
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,643
Likes: 69
Year and Model? 1946
Is this your first restoration project? no
Are you male or female? yes
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? daily
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 6 with other car project builds going on at the same time
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? under
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? yes
What is you favorite truck color? metalic rosewood over vanilla cream PPG
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? me
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder 460
Manual or automatic transmission? C6 auto w/ 9" rear end
Lightsider, darksider or stock? In my opinion, stock IS THE DARK SIDE. Also boring. Many perf, handling, styling, and creature comfort upgrades.
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? Its uniqueness
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? keeping the stock front drum brakes (gagg!) - soon to change
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Elder User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 803
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From: Gibsonia, PA
OK Chris - I'll play...
Year and Model? 1947 1/2 ton
Is this your first restoration project? No
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? Mostly Show
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 3yrs plan - took 9
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? $350
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? times 3
What is you favorite truck color? Next one I paint (like flames though)
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? I'm to blame except short block
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder GM 427 +0.060
Manual or automatic transmission? Muncie M20 4-Speed
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Guess
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? It can be fixed !
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? My son not there to help (It was his truck)
Year and Model? 1947 1/2 ton
Is this your first restoration project? No
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? Mostly Show
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 3yrs plan - took 9
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? $350
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? times 3
What is you favorite truck color? Next one I paint (like flames though)
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? I'm to blame except short block
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder GM 427 +0.060
Manual or automatic transmission? Muncie M20 4-Speed
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Guess
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? It can be fixed !
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? My son not there to help (It was his truck)
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New User
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 18
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From: Mayer
Year and Model? 1941 1/2 ton
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? weekend driver
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 1 (o god i underestimated this project)
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? 2400 payed to much
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? Dont know yet
What is you favorite truck color? White
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? Me tell i need it painted
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder
Manual or automatic transmission? Manual for now but eventually i want an auto
Lightsider, darksider or stock? i dont know what that means lol
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? How cool it looks
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? paying to much for it and jumping into it with no plans *sigh*
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? weekend driver
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 1 (o god i underestimated this project)
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? 2400 payed to much
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? Dont know yet
What is you favorite truck color? White
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? Me tell i need it painted
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder
Manual or automatic transmission? Manual for now but eventually i want an auto
Lightsider, darksider or stock? i dont know what that means lol
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? How cool it looks
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? paying to much for it and jumping into it with no plans *sigh*
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: NE GA
Year and Model? 1946 1-1/2 ton
Is this your first restoration project? No
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? Weekend warrior
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 5yrs
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? 610
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? I will in the end.
What is you favorite truck color? Satin Black
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? mostly me and a few friends here and there
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 351 Cleveland
Manual or automatic transmission? C6 auto
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Darksider
Favorite thing about owning an Old Truck? searching for parts..
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? Picking a School Bus
Is this your first restoration project? No
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? Weekend warrior
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 5yrs
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? 610
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? I will in the end.
What is you favorite truck color? Satin Black
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? mostly me and a few friends here and there
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 351 Cleveland
Manual or automatic transmission? C6 auto
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Darksider
Favorite thing about owning an Old Truck? searching for parts..
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? Picking a School Bus
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
From: Coaldale, AB, Cdn
OK, I'm in too.
Year and Model? 1947 1/2 ton pickup
Is this your first restoration? My own--yes.
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? Daily driver for first 3 years. Weekender when finished.
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 5yrs but now whatever it takes.
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? Way under, $90, in May of '67.
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? And then some.
What is your favorite truck color? Blue, but this one was originally dark green and it's going to be dark green again.
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? Me. My friends come by to tell stories.
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? V-8 59AB.
Manual or automatic transmission? Manual--stock 3pd.
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Huh? OK, bone stock.
Favorite thing about owning an Old Truck? Driving it and making new friends.
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? Moving around too many times and not being able to stay with it steadily. Need to put a RE in front of TIRED!
Year and Model? 1947 1/2 ton pickup
Is this your first restoration? My own--yes.
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? Daily driver for first 3 years. Weekender when finished.
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 5yrs but now whatever it takes.
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? Way under, $90, in May of '67.
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? And then some.
What is your favorite truck color? Blue, but this one was originally dark green and it's going to be dark green again.
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? Me. My friends come by to tell stories.
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? V-8 59AB.
Manual or automatic transmission? Manual--stock 3pd.
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Huh? OK, bone stock.
Favorite thing about owning an Old Truck? Driving it and making new friends.
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? Moving around too many times and not being able to stay with it steadily. Need to put a RE in front of TIRED!
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Year and Model? 1937 1/2 ton
Is this your first restoration project? Yes
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? Mostly show and weekend driving
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? 1-2 years (hopefully)
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? Free (father's)
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? It will be close
What is you favorite truck color? Just about anything
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? me for the most part
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 4.3 V6
Manual or automatic transmission? 700R4 auto
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Don't know what that means, but definitely not stock
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? It's different...
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? Not having my dad around for it
Freshman User
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Year and Model? 1947 1 1/2 ton
Is this your first restoration project? No
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? Show with a little work now and then as well.
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? None
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? $325
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? Nope
What is you favorite truck color? Blue, but leaving the body original on this one.
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? Myself
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder
Manual or automatic transmission? Manual
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Stock
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? Keeping it in the family.
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? None.
Is this your first restoration project? No
Are you male or female? Male
Is this a daily driver or a show vehicle? Show with a little work now and then as well.
How many years do you/did you plan on for the restoration? None
Did you pay under or over $5000 for the truck? $325
Do you or did you put in over $5000 in your project? Nope
What is you favorite truck color? Blue, but leaving the body original on this one.
Did you work on this truck yourself, pay a pro to restore it, or is this a family/friends project? Myself
6 cylinder, 8 cylinder or something else? 8 cylinder
Manual or automatic transmission? Manual
Lightsider, darksider or stock? Stock
Favorite thing about owning an old Ford truck? Keeping it in the family.
The biggest mistake/regret about the project? None.
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