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Mar 20, 2015 | 08:38 PM

4950f1

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my 1950

my 1950 f1 hello my name is tony i grew up with a dad that had a 49 f1 i learn to drive in my dads 49 now 48 i finally got me a 1950 to start on

Mar 20, 2015 | 08:40 PM

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Mar 20, 2015 | 08:41 PM

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I picked up my 1986 jag xj6 frontend

Mar 20, 2015 | 09:08 PM

FortyNiner

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Welcome! Good bones on your truck.

Mar 20, 2015 | 10:15 PM

52 Merc

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Welcome to the forum. That poor truck has definitely seen better days. I'm guessing your Dad's was in a little better shape. Is it a driver? If you're planning a Jag front end swap already, you must have big plans. Care to share?

Mar 20, 2015 | 10:20 PM

Thaplumbr

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I started with worse,looks like a lot of fun ahead!!!

Mar 21, 2015 | 08:49 AM

rdemilt

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Welcome - great start and fond memories.

I can see your smiles from here.

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Mar 21, 2015 | 04:43 PM

tinman52

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Welcome to the forum. That poor truck has definitely seen better days.

Wayne, I'm starting to think we are a bit spoiled out here in the arid West.....trucks out here seem to be in a lot better condition, rust wise at least.

4950F1.......welcome to FTE and keep us posted on your progress!

Mar 21, 2015 | 05:46 PM

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toby tough

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Welcome to FTE! My dad also had an F1 back in the day.I didn't learn to drive in it but I have some fond memories. Now I have one of my own, although not an F1, but I think about him everytime I work on it. You know we like pic's so keep us up to date.

Mar 21, 2015 | 05:59 PM

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HILLBILLY BOB

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welcome to fte my dad had 51 f1 & he tought me how to drive in it,i took my drivers test in it back in1957 at that time i was not sure if you were aloud to use turn signals or not so before the instructor got in the truck i rolled my window down so that i could use my hand signals,it was really cold then & he froze his *** off but i passed the test

Mar 21, 2015 | 09:34 PM

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Skalywag

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Welcome to the forum, I also am the proud owner of a 1950 f1. They are a challenge and at the same time very therapeutic. Have fun, enjoy.

Mar 21, 2015 | 10:05 PM

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Wayne, I'm starting to think we are a bit spoiled out here in the arid West.....trucks out here seem to be in a lot better condition, rust wise at least.

No doubt you are correct, Scott. I'm here with this beautiful rust free cab sitting in the middle of my shop taking up space that needs a new home, and these guys are rebuilding trucks that we wouldn't drag home for parts. I'm impressed with the talent, but feel bad for them at the same time, having to do all that work.