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Will need help
I will be in the market for a 1948-1952 F-1/2/3 soon (as soon as I sell my AMC Spirit). I hope to find a nice one done since as I get older, projects are getting harder to do. The getting down on the ground and back up is the hardest thing. I have been checking out a few and missed one that had a 302, C4, PS, PB, Vintage air. So in case I do not find that dream truck, I have been looking at some alternatives like adding a C4 to a flathead V-8, and A/C. While those are available, the PS and PB might be a challenge since changing the front frame would fall into the major project category.
So once I get the right truck, I will be asking questions to make sure I do it right.
Thanks!
Mr. Ed
So once I get the right truck, I will be asking questions to make sure I do it right.
Thanks!
Mr. Ed
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You can bolt on power steering using a Toyota box and a few pump choices. Power brakes too.
I have the parts to do the power steering in case I decide to. The stock steering isn't really too bad.
Welcome to the forum and good hunting.
Scott
I have the parts to do the power steering in case I decide to. The stock steering isn't really too bad.
Welcome to the forum and good hunting.
Scott
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Mr. Ed,
I would urge you to find the truck with the best sheet metal that you can find. Expand your search into the dry parts of the country. The cost of long distance transport is actually cheap compared to fixing rusted metal. The ideal is never rusted vs. "rust free". More $ upfront for a good truck will ultimately save you $. Be patient and good hunting!
I would urge you to find the truck with the best sheet metal that you can find. Expand your search into the dry parts of the country. The cost of long distance transport is actually cheap compared to fixing rusted metal. The ideal is never rusted vs. "rust free". More $ upfront for a good truck will ultimately save you $. Be patient and good hunting!
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Hades most of us on here need help ...... We be addicts to old stuff !!!!! So we might be able to "help" you , but only to further your addiction !!!!!
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Thanks for the encouraging words and tips. I am addicted already. I have been playing with cars all of my life. I have always wanted a '48-'52 Ford pickup so it is time since this will be my last vehicle purchase.
Later!
Mr. Ed
Later!
Mr. Ed
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What 49 Willard said is the best way in the long run. Find one in some of the Western States that have dryer climates. It took me 7 months to find a good one in Alice ND. Price was right and I drove it off the trailer.
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