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Old Jan 6, 2024 | 08:44 PM
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Rebuild Progress

Mercy, my 1949 Ford F2, is seeing progress. I think. At least she is now largely disassembled, and I will be starting on the chassis scrub down this week. I have acquired a good Ford Explorer rear-end. New front and rear suspension units have arrived. The rebuilt C4 transmission will be here in 3 weeks, and the Flathead V8 is in the machine shop for new valves and cylinders. I have found a paint man, and after I get the new rear cab corners welded in, she will get her new red paint. There is plenty of work left in the re-assemble!


Thanks to this group for helping me with my questions, and for the people on similar journey's to ask theirs.
 
Old Jan 6, 2024 | 09:59 PM
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Keep progressing!
 
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Old Jan 7, 2024 | 07:52 AM
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It looks like you are making good progress.

To me, it is a lot more fun putting the clean parts back together than it is fighting rusty bolts to get it apart.

I am looking forward to more pictures as you put it together.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2024 | 08:18 AM
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There is a milestone achievement in every rescue project where suddenly reassembly begins. Enjoy your journey as you inch toward that day.
 
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Hey you are making progress, I ended up having mine sand blasted but keep at it and if I can help with anything I will try
 
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