Adding stake sides for '49 F1
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Adding stake sides for '49 F1
I want to put stake sides in the bed. I am am seeking advice from other F1 owners who added stakes. Questions like type of wood and size?, do I need support across the cab?, internal supports?, etc. Your comments would be much appreciated.
Thanks, Jeff
Thanks, Jeff
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That looks pretty nice! And I love the color. Flthed, I see your in NJ. Have you thought about coming to the Central PA Mountain Truckstock at the Bald Eagle State Park October 1-4?
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I think Abe may be trying to have an exclusive, only Meadow Green, truckstop. We need to watch him!
Abe, as an aside, I do have a spare meadow green 48-50 bare cab. Would that qualify?
Abe, as an aside, I do have a spare meadow green 48-50 bare cab. Would that qualify?
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Hi Abe , yes I love that color too! It’s an unusual looking green. Not light not too dark. I like the Sheridan Blue as well. Speaking of colors what I’d like to see is a truck fully restored like new but primed only as it would’ve been by the factory. They came that way originally as an option. I’m assuming it would’ve been a red oxide primer?
but as far as truck stop goes can you give me an address I’ll map it. I can’t imagine how’d I’d get there in the old truck but it sure sounds like fun! Does anyone with stock gears get on the interstate? I have 3.92. I spoke to Chuck about switching to another gear ratio as a practical option.
P.S. my truck is getting painted so you might not recognize it next time...
but as far as truck stop goes can you give me an address I’ll map it. I can’t imagine how’d I’d get there in the old truck but it sure sounds like fun! Does anyone with stock gears get on the interstate? I have 3.92. I spoke to Chuck about switching to another gear ratio as a practical option.
P.S. my truck is getting painted so you might not recognize it next time...
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Tire size will also play a factor. Here's a fun calculator to play with. https://www.crawlpedia.com/rpm_gear_calculator.htm
Pinto, to be running 60 on the highway with 4.27's at 2600rpm, you must have tires about 33" tall, correct?
Pinto, to be running 60 on the highway with 4.27's at 2600rpm, you must have tires about 33" tall, correct?
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hi Dennis , I’m putting new tires on it now the ones on there before we’re 25 years old at least. New to me truck since last August So I was driving it locally and had it up to 55-60 a few times for 5 minutes. Mechanic said tire were ok but I didn’t trust it fully.
id give it a shot though now . So you run your truck on a three lane highway? Or just take two lane county roads to truck stop?
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Hi Jeff, are the stakes for show or they going to strap things in? No need of a cross support unless ya hauling stuff. Oak is a good wood for stakes but any wood will work, just put a good finish/ sealer on them .... 3"x 3/4" is what I used on my truck long time ago but you can make any size ya want.
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