'46 brakes
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'46 brakes
I have started to restore a '46 1 1/2 ton flathead ford. I have almost finished getting it down to the bare frame and begin the fun part - rebuilding it- of course. I was hoping someone could tell me how good the bakes are on the old girls. I plan on using it to pull my 30' gooseneck trailer with usually about a 10 or 15.000# tractor on it for my business. The trailer of course has brakes but if the truck can't hold up it's end now would be the easiest time to retrifit it to power brakes or whatever else is out there for it.
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Well, they used these same truck when they were new for heavy hauling...but i'm not sure if the brakes would be all that great in today's traffic. Might want to see if there is any way to add a power booster to the orignal brake system, or maybe find out if there is something you can use to convert the fronts to power discs...at least that would solve fade issues with heavy braking. Contact some brake places like Stainless Steel Brakes Corp and see if the can help you out.
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Thanks, I figured you would say that. I'll put a brake booster on it for starters and see where that gets me.
Any ideas on what a complete flathead is worth? I believe it's a '49. It's complete and seems to be in good condition. I'm thinking of cramming a 7.3 in it for the work it will be doing. I estimated I could get about 300 - 350 hp out of the flathead but that aint gonna cut the mustard.
Any ideas on what a complete flathead is worth? I believe it's a '49. It's complete and seems to be in good condition. I'm thinking of cramming a 7.3 in it for the work it will be doing. I estimated I could get about 300 - 350 hp out of the flathead but that aint gonna cut the mustard.
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I've noticed that flathead prices are dependant on location. I see flatheads, complete, come up on eBay lots of times, but they rarely sell for much. I think it's the cost of shipping a 600 lbs block of iron that prevents more people from buying. You might be able to sell it for about $500-600 if it's a good strong runner. Sounds like the 7.3 would be better option for your hauling needs...especially since it'll open you up for better, stronger transmission chioces.
, I hate computers. Thanks for the advice.
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