Hello, I am new to the forum although I have been reading it for two years. I have my granddaddy's (1900-1985) 1952 F-1. My daddy inherited it and gave it to me. It was the only vehicle my granddaddy ever owned in my lifetime, I'm 58. It was a farm truck in Alabama. I have had the truck about 12 years, it was running when I brought it home just no brakes after setting up almost 20 years. In March of 2017 I started the restoration. I made good progress over the summer. The frame had been blasted and painted, replaced all brake components, replaced suspension and the chassis was rolling. Engine rebuilt (239 V8), sent transmission to Van Pelt for rebuild and then hunting season came around and I quit on it. It set until three weeks ago when I got motivated to plow forward. I will post pictures soon(I read it takes a little learning how to post pictures). By the way, it is going back all stock original.

 

Welcome! You have come to the right place for help and encouragement for your project. I too am working on a family heirloom. I hope you enjoy your experience as much as I have. I like your plan to keep your truck original. As much as possible, I wanted to keep my truck faithful to my memory and my Dad's experience with it.

Jim

 

Welcome to the place of knowledge and great guys.

 

welcome and congratulations.you came to the right place.these guys are great and you will get all the help that you need.

 

Let me also say Welcome to FTE the best Ford truck forum on the World Wide Web!

There are a lot of us that have our Grandad's truck. Please show some pics, including before you tore it apart.

 

Welcome Grandaddy 52... as all above stated, it';s the best around... but if you've been lurking you already know that. ditto on the pic request and are you a bama boy ? where ??

john

 

 

Great choice to keep it stock! We all love pictures so please share!

 

Welcome! A truck with history is a special beast and keeping it stock means grandaddy will be riding with you every time.

 

Welcome! I learn a lot from these fellas' everyday. Great to keep that truck in the family. Larry

 

Welcome aboard,this site is a treasure trove of any info you may need.

 

Brewton, I now live across the state line in Florida

 

Welcome aboard and congratulations on your family treasure. Looking forward to seeing your pictures.

 

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About to start restoration. My grandson in truck is 5th generation in this truck

 

Nice work grandaddy..