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Ive been reading these forums for the last few weeks and finally took the time to introduce myself. Im starting my first ever restoration project (1950 F) and have found lots of good information on this site. So far Im mostly through the dismantling phase. Hello to all from Reno Nevada.
Somehow I knew that would be the first comment. I put some in the photo gallery and need to figure out how to link the gallery to a post. Or photobucket seems like the chosen method.
Welcome to the forum. Looks like a nice starting truck ya have! To add pics you just hit the "insert image" button. See red arrow.....
Then just hit the one you want "albums" or "computer" and go from there to select the pic. Once you select it and it loads then hit "insert" and it puts it in your post.
Looks like you have a solid start! I recently joined myself, being a part of this group seems like the best thing that you can do for your truck. Enjoy!
Thanks everyone for the welcome. Im going to do a frame off restoration which will be interesting given Ive never restored a car and will have to learn as I go. Sill figuring out quite a few things but I want to build a hot rod vs keeping it storck. Right now Im planning to swap the engine with a 351W and put a mustang II front end on with power steering. I like the lowered look with big tires. Not sure yet on transmissions and recommendations would be appreciated. Ive got her pulled apart and plan to pull the cab off this weekend.
Hey Fiona,
It looks nice & clean. Don't be in too big a hurry to tear it all apart - they take forever to get back together. It's also tough to keep up the momentum when you start spending a ton of money & it's a pile of parts in the garage.
It's easier if you go project by project & it's still running & looking like a truck.
We've got a 351W in our '50 with a Mustang II IFS. We went with an AOD transmission to get the overdrive for nice highway cruising. It runs nice now but the AOD is driven by a cable that is tough to get exactly right & they are very sensitive to pressure. (If you get that cable set wrong it goes about 10 miles & blows - ask me how I know).
The Mustang II IFS is a lot of work as well. I'd only do that one if you are going to go full restoration anyway because you have to take the engine/trans out, tear out the wring, fix the steering, etc.. It's an expensive route - $2500 for parts plus installation is extra unless you do it yourself. (A lot of critical measurements & welding). I do like front disc brakes - a lot...
Your truck looks nice and clean - congratulations. You'll have fun!
07-24-2014, 04:26 PM
. I put some in the photo gallery and need to figure out how to link the gallery to a post. Or photobucket seems like the chosen method.
