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Sorry I didnt take any pictures of it when I first got it. It is a 50 Flathead F-2 i traded a rust bucket 68 coronet for it. (I wish I just out right bout the Ford and kept the coronet too.) It used to be red white and blue of you can imagine how it looked and the guy said it hadn't been ran in over 6 years so I went through the engine and did just the very basic things too it. to see if it would even run, and it fired right up. I had to run it with a gas can on the fender because it had a FULL tank of very old green slimy rusty gas. Unfortunately, I had to stop working on it for awhile because I got stationed in England. But ive bought a whole new fuel system for it nd bought all new brakes so I will have a lot to look forward too once I get back home! let me know what everyone thinks!
Sorry I couldn't get any more im not exactly near it right now
Thanks I'd like to eventually get it painted professionally flat black and get a good looking wheel and tire combo and maybe lower it about two or three inches.
What is the bolt pattern for these trucks? And where could I find some wheels for it at could be newer style custom rims or originals? And also what is the overall tire diameter?
Okay thanks that helps a lot! What should I really watch for on these trucks I've never had anything like it before? And thanks everyone for the comments and thank yous!
These trucks are pretty bullet proof. A couple things that take a bit of getting used to are the non-synchronized transmission and the really low geared rear axle. The transmission has to be double clutched or you grind the gears. The rear axle will limit your cruising speed to about 45-50 m.p.h.
There are things that can be done to change both the transmission and the rear axle gearing that change the way these trucks drive. Unless you really need a different transmission (like if you wanted to drive your truck through downtown L.A. or something) the transmission is usually fine once you learn to shift it.
The rear axle gearing is usually fixed by installing a 4.11 ratio kit available from Chuck's Trucks or by changing rear axles to a Dana 60. Since you have an F-2, your emergency brakes are on the rear axle and you have to be careful about the Dana 60 you install so you retain emergency brakes.
...... Since you have an F-2, your emergency brakes are on the rear axle and you have to be careful about the Dana 60 you install so you retain emergency brakes.
On my F2, the stock parking brake is on the transmission output shaft. If his is the same way, he won't have to consider that if/when changing the rear.
On my F2, the stock parking brake is on the transmission output shaft. If his is the same way, he won't have to consider that if/when changing the rear.
Tom
Yours is probably a late year 1951 build.
To the question on stock tire diameter, a 7.50 x 16" as was original to the truck is 32" tall. If you want radials a 235/85R16" is close. Stu
The stock axle ratio in the Timken model 51524 axle used between 1948 and 1952 is 4.86/1. A 4.11/1 was a very rarely found optional gear set. Chuck Mantiglia of Chuck's Trucks has available a reproduction 4.11/1 ring and pinion set for this axle. I have them in my truck as do several other members. Below is a link to Chuck's web site. Stu
09-01-2014, 10:01 AM
Hope you return home soon.
