Finally road ready
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Finally road ready
After just over a year with limited tools and bodywork knowledge, and a tight budget I managed to get my step dads 1950 f47 back on the road. All original including flathead v8 motor and 6v wiring system. Original rear fenders, I ended up buying a front end from out west that was in better shape than the original but still needed work in the usual spots. New tires brakes brake lines fuel lines new leaf springs front and rear, added turn signals in the tail lights and running lights. Wet sanded through the construction yellow paint back to its original color. I was going for the patina farm truck look and I am really happy with how it turned out! I couldn't have done it without this forum and the knowledge from all the users.
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Hey Motolover,
Beautiful truck! How does it drive?
I didn't have your skills at 24!
You did a nice job getting your stepdád's truck back on the road.
Looking good up there in Canada.
Ben in Austin
1950 F1
Beautiful truck! How does it drive?
I didn't have your skills at 24!
You did a nice job getting your stepdád's truck back on the road.
Looking good up there in Canada.
Ben in Austin
1950 F1
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Thank you! it drives surprisingly well, there is a bit of slop in the steering ill have to look into though.
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Nice work!!! So awesome to see you getting that truck back on the road.
Beautiful pics of that northern sky. Two important questions...
1. What kind of dog is that red dog?
2. Where are you located at in Canada?
Beautiful pics of that northern sky. Two important questions...
1. What kind of dog is that red dog?
2. Where are you located at in Canada?
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He's redfox lab and I live near alliston ontario