Hey Guys, I need help on my barn find. We recently became owners of property that we found this 1950 Ford F1 on. I have attached pictures. The truck has 40K miles( confirmed with previous owner) and was parked on the property when the ORIGINAL owner passed away. The truck has zero body damage but has significant surface rust. No rust-through in any areas except for the floorboards inside the cab. Frame seems to just have surface rust as well. My hope is to rebuild this slowly with my son, but I am looking for some advice before I dig into a hopeless deal. I appreciate all input and any direction towards how to/ where to find the best parts and if there are any tutorials on restoring these.

Thanks!!

 

Yes, definitely worth it if it is as you say. And welcome to FTE the best Ford truck forum on the world wide web!



The first thing I would do and maybe you have is get it out of that mud. Second thing would be to power wash the moss off of it.

I can add more later since I'm on my phone now. And experienced guys will be along shortly.

 

Welcome!

So a couple of questions:

Is there a title?
What's the condition of the drive train? Basically, is it there? Been molested?
What is your bride's opinion?
What is your background with wrenching? (There isn't a requirement)
Do you have space to work on this beauty?
How old is your son?
What kind of project do you have in mind? (stock, resto, darkside)

That'll due for now. From the pics, it looks like a worthy project.

 

Both of those trucks appear pretty straight and solid.
Congratulations on your new property and truck.
Looks a little bit wet there!

Like others have said get it all cleaned up to get a better assement of conditions. Maybe pull the plugs a spray pb blaster in all the cylinders or a 50 50 mix of acetone and ATF. Makes a great penetrant for rusty bolts and cylinders etc.

I would start by seeing if you can get it moving and stopping under its own power if possible without too much time and $ involvment then you may have a better feel for where you want to go and do with the truck.
Good luck and keep us posted on progress.
Cheers
Josh

 

looks like a great project. looks like you have a mix of original and newer wheels on the truck, hope you have the other original in the stack of spares there

 

Any pics of the Chevy...?

 

most of that will buff out

j

 

About your question where to find and buy parts, I and many others buy stuff from Mid Fifty in AZ, Mid West early Ford in OH, and Dennis Carpenter. Many things are reproduced. For those that are not or for cheaper prices for good used go online, eBay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, etc. Or for more fun go to swap meets.

Does that license plate say WV 63?

 

Wow, sure is wet... Where are these trucks? Not to be a bummer on your ideas but those trucks look mighty wet, what with the green moss and all. Not like the south west dry trucks we all desire. I would check them out really well before you commit to restore them...There may be a lot more rust than you think. They look like what we have here in Michigan...

 

I would build that truck for sure, wouldnt be stock but nothing I build is. Looks like a solid truck.

 

Looks pretty solid to me too so does that Chevy

 

Hey Kmac,
Welcome Aboard! Looks like you are from the wet part of Washington state.
Nice solid looking truck. A few thoughts:
o Be careful with your Hood & Doors. Noone makes those. You can buy all of the Bed Parts including the wood
& strips you are missing from Midwest Early Ford & other vendors.

o The turn signals mounted to the top of your front fenders are
an add on. (We used the little lights up high in your grill for our turn signals).

o I have no idea what that cylinder is you have mounted on your running board.

o Early '50's had a different bed with half moon circles on the side & ribbed metal up by the cab.
Your's appears to be from later in the year.

Looks like a nice solid start.. I can't say if it's worth it without knowing the Price. We paid $6500 for our
'50 which was running & driving (barely) and had a lot of challenges. Keep us posted as you make up your mind
on the project. It's good to see another '50 get a chance at life.

Ben in Austin
1950 F1
'50 F1

 

Hi neighbor! Welcome to the forum!
By your surroundings you look to be maybe on the peninsula or an island. You're looking pretty soggy. Clean that old truck up and see what you've got. Before getting in too deep, be sure you can get a title for it. The folks at WSP are not the friendliest of sorts to work with on these things. Get it done before taking anything apart. If you don't have a title it will need an inspection to get papers from WSP. And they won't inspect hulks. Tell us more about your situation and location. There's lots of folks in the area to give you advice or a hand. I did notice you have a 51-2 Panel rear bumper, which is about as valuable as the rest of the truck, so be gentle with it. Good luck with your project.

 

It's an old blow torch. (Blow lamp, for those in the UK)

 

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I tossed one of them in the garbage a couple years ago when cleaning out my garage...