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Aug 31, 2015 | 08:31 PM

55f100rod

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New Ride!

So I just got a new ride. 1949 Ford F4 "short" bus. Still has factory Flathead V8 and title. Was running when put up just a handful of years ago. What is the best thing to do as far as starting it back up? New plugs, fluids, battery... I'll see if I can post up some pics

Aug 31, 2015 | 08:34 PM

55f100rod

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Aug 31, 2015 | 08:45 PM

49fordv8f4

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That is pretty cool

. The body looks real straight and rust free. The hood trim is installed upside down though, you should have gotten the price down a little for that

Where are you in AR? I am in Yellville, between Harrison and Mtn. Home.

Aug 31, 2015 | 08:45 PM

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Cool new ride. Better with pics, though.

I would put your favorite lubricant - Marvel's Mystery Oil has a following - in each spark plug hole and cycle the crank a few times. In addition, I would use an alternate fuel line / tank, and clean all starter/battery connections.

Aug 31, 2015 | 08:49 PM

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Sweet ride. It looks to be in remarkable shape for a bus. They were never build with good corrosion protection anywhere. New fluids and fuel would be a good plan for planning a startup. Good luck with your new project.

Aug 31, 2015 | 08:54 PM

55f100rod

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I would give this bus a 9/10 on straight solidness. There is NO rust other than a couple small places surface only. And I think a total of 3 dents which I would only calls "dings" and all 3 are on very back door area. Very small dents.. I am in Russellville. I know right where Yellville is, I've raced there a couple times!

Aug 31, 2015 | 09:06 PM

raytasch

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That thing looks to be in amazing shape. Welcome to the forum.

Aug 31, 2015 | 10:03 PM

Jafo56

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I love it! I would be making that baby into a vintage travel camper

Aug 31, 2015 | 10:08 PM

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49fordv8f4

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I was just in Russellville a month or so ago to pick up some bees. I live 7 miles south of Yellville, but I can hear the races.

Aug 31, 2015 | 11:00 PM

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Bluey Zedoff

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I'd love to take a ride in your bus when she is up and running. Some cushions on the wooden seats first, tho!

Aug 31, 2015 | 11:30 PM

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Hey Justin,
That's a nice shorty bus! We did a thread on those a while back - might
be some ideas here...

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ool-bus-2.html

Ben in Austin
1950 F1

Sep 1, 2015 | 06:10 AM

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55f100rod

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Thanks so much, I'll definitely check that out as I haven't found much info on them. It does have the original tag inside the cab from the bus manufacturer in pristine condition. I looked them up and found some really neat info and pics of some old buses they've done. I'll show the pic of it. Hey 49fordv8f4, small world, who did you get bees from? I am a firefighter/EMT here for the City of Russellville and one of our fellow firefighters raises bees or his father does