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Oct 23, 2017 | 08:43 AM

Highwayman7043

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From: Gnadenhutten, OH

1952 F2

Hello from Ohio! I had a chance to buy a pretty nice 1952 F2 a couple of months ago. After scanning this forum, I knew plenty of resources and advice would be available here. Sorry for the picture in the garage. Have been replacing 65 year old frayed and singed original wiring.

Highwayman7043
Gnadenhutten, OH

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Oct 23, 2017 | 08:59 AM

truckdog62563

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From: Central Illinois

Welcome. Nice truck and seems really original. Stu

Oct 23, 2017 | 10:09 AM

ALBUQ F-1

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Welcome to the forum! Nice looking truck, should be a lot of fun!

Oct 23, 2017 | 12:02 PM

Gertie-The '49 F2

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From: Columbus, IN

Ohhh... Very pretty. Welcome to the forum. Is the truck still sporting the original drivetrain? If so, what engine, trans., etc. We like to know ALL about forum members trucks.

Oct 23, 2017 | 12:22 PM

Highwayman7043

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From: Gnadenhutten, OH

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Originally Posted by Gertie-The '49 F2

Ohhh... Very pretty. Welcome to the forum. Is the truck still sporting the original drivetrain? If so, what engine, trans., etc. We like to know ALL about forum members trucks.

Thanks for all of the welcomes! The truck seems to be completely original (65 year old wiring and road dirt underneath included). The engine is a 239 flathead bolted to a 4 speed crash box (or coffee grinder-you pick). It is still a 6 Volt/Positive ground electrical system. I finished replacing the old wiring yesterday with a new harness the PO had purchased but didn't install. Also adjusted the parking brake so that it would at least hold the truck still on flat ground. It's been pretty fun to work on so far, but I'm sure to run into one of those step back moments sooner or later. Looking forward to great info on this forum and hope to even contribute as I gain more experience with these cool trucks. My dad was a Ford guy through and through and his favorite expression was "Fords will run better with more wrong with them than any other vehicle on the road".

Highwayman7043
Gnadenhutten, OH

Oct 23, 2017 | 12:30 PM

pineconeford

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From: Maine

Wow, that is a nice looking truck with door art and everything.
Welcome to FTE! You've found the best place to learn and share about an F2.

When I saw the door art...I chuckled to myself that some young folks will probably try to TEXT a message to 746 if they have bug problems.

Oct 30, 2017 | 02:58 AM

fish pond

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From: Pinckney Mi.

Welcome to my screen! I have your trucks ugly Twin here in my shed, its a 51 M3, your truck sure got the looks, mine has the bruteness, 18 leafs in the rear springs, I am going to do something about that.
That sure is a looker you have there, thanks for sharing.
My grand daughter is going to show me how to post pictures here real soon.
Thanks for showing yours.
Greg