Desmogging CA truck
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,239
Likes: 5
From: Northeast Ohio USA
They are never in any order....trust me.
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 137
Likes: 9
From: Southwest Ohio
I did that crap for 29 years.....all done and enjoying the retirement.
This truck is going to be a Sunday afternoon ice cream getter. I have a 2016 Lariat drw 4x4 to haul the camper and boat.
This truck is going to be a Sunday afternoon ice cream getter. I have a 2016 Lariat drw 4x4 to haul the camper and boat.
FTE Legend
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
Pretty close to my planned situation. Dad's truck will be the trailer queen, Big Blue will do the dirty work like hauling rocks for the yard, moving people's furniture, or maybe some off-roading. And Blue will haul the people and boat. But, that leaves the '50 Chevy - hmmmmm.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 6,477
Likes: 19
From: Sheffield, AL
Pretty close to my planned situation. Dad's truck will be the trailer queen, Big Blue will do the dirty work like hauling rocks for the yard, moving people's furniture, or maybe some off-roading. And Blue will haul the people and boat. But, that leaves the '50 Chevy - hmmmmm.
Hmmm... and what about the Super Bee?
FTE Legend
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
I forgot it. Maybe it'll be for street racing? Wait! Dad's truck will be the star there given the 500 ft-lbs of torque and the lack of weight on the rear wheels. Ok, maybe the Bee'll be for high speed touring? 
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 787
From: Simi Valley, CA
M/T: Scuppers on the rods: Splash lubrication. 
"Slip and slide with" Power-Glide: 'Blue Flame' I-6 has full pressure lubrication.
Power-Glide introduced in 1950 (cars), but I don't think full pressure began until 1953.
"Slip and slide with" Power-Glide: 'Blue Flame' I-6 has full pressure lubrication.
Power-Glide introduced in 1950 (cars), but I don't think full pressure began until 1953.
FTE Legend
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
Right. The trucks didn't get the auto so didn't have pressure lube until '54 with the 235.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 787
From: Simi Valley, CA
2 speed Power-Glide was so gutless, it couldn't pull a 'sick trollop' off a 'porcelain device!'
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
FTE Legend
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
Dad had a 55 Chevy truck w/a hopped up 265 and a Hydra-Matic with a shift kit. It would chirp the tires on every shift. 
As for the Power-Flush, they were notorious. The only thing worse was the Terrible-Glyde.
As for the Power-Flush, they were notorious. The only thing worse was the Terrible-Glyde.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 787
From: Simi Valley, CA
Replaced by 3 speed Torque-Flight in (I think) 1957 (but it might have been 1956). Plymouth was not available with an A/T prior to 1955.
Power-Flight was ChryCo's first A/T, replaced Clunk-O-Matic used previously.
Ever drive an Imperial/Chrysler/Dodge/Desoto with Clunk-O-Matic and its associated "Safety Clutch?" If you have, you know why it's called Clunk-O-Matic!
FTE Legend
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
Jim - I think cross-breeding is a sin. 
Bill - Never drove a Clunk-O-Matic. Power-Flight was aptly named. But the Torque-Flight was a good tranny. Had one in my first Bee, and could melt the rear tires.
Bill - Never drove a Clunk-O-Matic. Power-Flight was aptly named. But the Torque-Flight was a good tranny. Had one in my first Bee, and could melt the rear tires.
FTE Legend
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 30,974
Likes: 4,131
From: Angier, NC
Dave ----
FTE Legend
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
Yes, there's a dream of a Bullnose Bronco. My son thinks he wants a Toyota tricked out for off-roading. Instead, I want to do a Bronco. I'd like to keep it light up front, so my dream is one of Tim Meyer's aluminum 400 blocks, although an aluminum-headed cast iron 400 is more likely. Backed by an E4OD, it would do everything he wants to do and then some.
And, since it will be my money and time I think I know who wins the debate. Now we just need him to be in a position/location where he can use one - and he currently isn't.
And, since it will be my money and time I think I know who wins the debate. Now we just need him to be in a position/location where he can use one - and he currently isn't.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
fasthauler
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
10
Aug 28, 2017 09:04 PM
joegeds
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Jan 11, 2014 04:02 PM
Tony G
General Automotive Discussion
9
Feb 17, 2004 09:14 PM