1948 F-4. Driver build
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Finally putting together an F-4 to drive around
Will need the typical: brakes, wiring, tune-up, wheels and tires (looking for a decent set of 9R22.5 tires-anyone)
PO had dropped it off to get painted and it got this far for his money, didn't want so spend more
Will need the typical: brakes, wiring, tune-up, wheels and tires (looking for a decent set of 9R22.5 tires-anyone)
PO had dropped it off to get painted and it got this far for his money, didn't want so spend more
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I was getting tired of driving it in and out of the shop but not able to leave it outside
I'm not doing any bodywork since it was patched by the ok' guy I assume some time in the past - brazed in patches
I'm just painting it and leaving whatever patina is there
I'm not doing any bodywork since it was patched by the ok' guy I assume some time in the past - brazed in patches
I'm just painting it and leaving whatever patina is there
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First things first, the head is cracked from freezing at some point-could have been him, could have been me who forgot to change the water out??
Jordon sent me a head to replace the cracked one- fluxed and decked .060" ($260 later -ouch) I guess it was pretty warped, but no cracks
Anyone ever see a totally naked head? No casting no's or anything
Jordon sent me a head to replace the cracked one- fluxed and decked .060" ($260 later -ouch) I guess it was pretty warped, but no cracks
Anyone ever see a totally naked head? No casting no's or anything
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Couple more pics of the engine bay, dump bed etc
Going to cut off all the unnecessary angle iron and probably the headache board to make it prettier
Found a lot of loose stuff, not sure why but the steering box was so loose it was moving fore and aft 1/8" so I thought it was bad. Turns out it wasn't bolted to the frame but finger tight...
Right front bearing isn't seated either? Don't know if someone started servicing them and forgot to tighten, but there had to be 30years of gunk on the bolts so ...
Going to cut off all the unnecessary angle iron and probably the headache board to make it prettier
Found a lot of loose stuff, not sure why but the steering box was so loose it was moving fore and aft 1/8" so I thought it was bad. Turns out it wasn't bolted to the frame but finger tight...
Right front bearing isn't seated either? Don't know if someone started servicing them and forgot to tighten, but there had to be 30years of gunk on the bolts so ...
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The MH parts for the F5... Think I'll keep this on 2WD tho
I'll post pics as I go for others who may want to know what's involved with the big trucks before getting one.
my goal is to have it driving this summer
I'll post pics as I go for others who may want to know what's involved with the big trucks before getting one.
my goal is to have it driving this summer
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First things first, the head is cracked from freezing at some point-could have been him, could have been me who forgot to change the water out??
Jordon sent me a head to replace the cracked one- fluxed and decked .060" ($260 later -ouch) I guess it was pretty warped, but no cracks
Be sure to check clearance, valves and pistons to head. Good looking project truck and an F4 at that.
Jordon sent me a head to replace the cracked one- fluxed and decked .060" ($260 later -ouch) I guess it was pretty warped, but no cracks
Be sure to check clearance, valves and pistons to head. Good looking project truck and an F4 at that.
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I thought it was, but looked in the manual and it says only the F-6's could be had with it.
