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My name is Tom. I live in Salida, CO and am retired. I am interested in the Ford F1 and F2 pickup trucks 1948 to 1953. I am looking for a project vehicle. I am concerned about the availability of parts for the flat head six. Does anyone have a good source for oversize pistons if the motor has to be rebuilt. Other motor parts such as valves, rings, bearings, etc.
I love the trucks but want to prepare myself for what I may be getting into.
Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.
Tom
I love the trucks but want to prepare myself for what I may be getting into.
Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.
Tom
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Hi Tom, welcome to the forum! Good luck with your truck search. There's a lot of them out there still, some good, some not so good. Before you jump on something, feel free to take some pictures and run them by the group here. We will be happy to give our opinion on value vs work it needs, etc. We're the biggest group of enablers you'll ever meet and love to help other people spend their money. 
The single digit F series trucks ran from 48-52. 53 was the beginning of the new F100 bodystyle, just so you're not confused. There was also a facelift style break for 51-2 which differs a bit from the original series 48-50 trucks. The flat 6 you mentioned was used from 48-51, and a new OHV 6 was introduced in 52. The 8BA flathead V8 was used all of these years, 48-52, and into 53. Parts for either engine are relatively readily available, but the 6 may be a little tougher to find some parts than the V8. One of our members, Bob Jones is in the middle of a flat 6 rebuild project right now. You can read about his trials and tribulations here... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...i-concern.html
The single digit F series trucks ran from 48-52. 53 was the beginning of the new F100 bodystyle, just so you're not confused. There was also a facelift style break for 51-2 which differs a bit from the original series 48-50 trucks. The flat 6 you mentioned was used from 48-51, and a new OHV 6 was introduced in 52. The 8BA flathead V8 was used all of these years, 48-52, and into 53. Parts for either engine are relatively readily available, but the 6 may be a little tougher to find some parts than the V8. One of our members, Bob Jones is in the middle of a flat 6 rebuild project right now. You can read about his trials and tribulations here... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...i-concern.html
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Welcome from another Tom.
Wayne has provided some good info. I'll add that Ford produced two versions of the 226 cubic inch motor. The earlier 1941 to 1947 'G' motor and the 48-51 'H' motor. When selecting rebuild parts for the 226, be careful reading any description to make sure it is for the later H model.
Tom
Wayne has provided some good info. I'll add that Ford produced two versions of the 226 cubic inch motor. The earlier 1941 to 1947 'G' motor and the 48-51 'H' motor. When selecting rebuild parts for the 226, be careful reading any description to make sure it is for the later H model.
Tom
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Welcome, Tom! Before you start rebuilding the engine for a truck you haven't seen yet, spend just a couple of minutes thinking about what you desire in the old iron: stock? Restomod? Daily driver? Weekend cruising? Show quality? Driver? The more you settle on a path, the fewer changes to the plan and the fewer misspent dollars. This isn't rocket surgery but you do want to have a fairly good idea of what done will look like.
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I am considering letting my 1950 F-1 project go. I live in Golden. lmcinroy@q.com
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I would like to come and see your truck. I sent you an email. Thank you so much.
Tom
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