I got the pipes from Midwest Early Ford; $39 for the pair.

 

fordgal,
Could you post the part# of those radiator pipes. I searched Midwest Early Ford site and can't seem to find them. I got a set from Mac's and the bends in the pipes are wrong for my application (even though the box says they are for a 46 truck). Thanks.

 

Joe, I have a 52 flathead in mine so the pipes are from the 48-56 pickup parts catalog at Midwest Early Ford. Not sure if they will work for you, but the part number is 8RT-8290-P.

 

Thanks for the #. I might give them a try or make the ones I have work. Did you get the turn signal wires sorted out?

 

I got the gas tank back last weekend; it was cleaned out and sealed. I'm happy with it. That was the last piece of the puzzle that I was waiting for before trying to fire it up. That should happen sometime in the next week or so. The tank has some minor rust on the top but it will never be seen, except in this picture. It does kind of bother me, so I may end up sanding it and putting some paint on it. I figure since I end up doing everything at least twice on this truck, why change now.

 

Hey you are about ready to mash the start button! Post a video of the first start. My tank looks similar to yours with light surface rust and I've been debating about having it sealed. Did your tank have some leaks or did you do it as a preventative measure?

 

I had mine boiled and sealed just because. Then I sprayed the outside with some flat black rattle can paint and put it back in.

 

IT STARTED, IT STARTED! I can't believe it!! Sounds great, only a couple of minor water leaks that needed clamps tightened and now all is good. The start button doesn't work; I think the newly painted dash might be preventing good ground contact. I did video the engine running, but I don't have sound on this computer so I want to make sure the video has sound before I post it. What a GREAT day!

 

what a great feeling!

 

The first fire up is always the best! Grats on not starting fires...

 

That is looking great! Good job getting it started. I working up off of Hebron rd at the tree farm out north west of town. I would love to stop by and see it run.

 

Congratulations! You put a lot of work into your truck and it has to be very gratifying to hear that old flathead ticking over.

 

Thank you. You are working very close to where I am. Be warned, if you stop by, you will be called upon for help and knowledge-sharing in the future (this is a requirement)

 

Joe, The tank had old gas in it that had turned to varnish; just thinking about it, I can still smell it - awful. After they cleaned it out the first time, there was just too much sediment left behind so I had to have it dipped and sealed. I did not have any leaks in the tank. If you have it sealed, you will have one less thing to worry about in the future.

 

I will do my best! I also have a good friend that is a master mechanic on old ford trucks. He is the one that we can call on for help anytime. He is a wealth of knowledge .