Hello, I have a 48 F4 that I just picked up. The cab, doors, hood are pretty much shot, not much hope. The frame is nice and all the drive-train is in very good shape. I am in the process of searching for a new cab, and tuning the motor. I also am looking for wheels and tires if anyone can point me in the right direction. I will have pictures very soon, if anyone is interested.

Paul

 

firehydrant80, would like to buy a runing 1952 F-7 fire truck in real good shape .

 

Sorry, I kinda have my hands full with my current project, not to mention a lack of space, although I am still looking for parts. Sorry.


Paul

 

2 questions......have you thought about a 4x4 conversion for the F-600, could you provide me with the model numbers of the Clark 5 speed and the Eaton 2 speed rear end?

I believe the Eaton rear end would fit my 55 F-600....I have also considered a 4x4 conversion for my F-600 if I could locate the parts or another truck.


Thanks,


Rick

 

I am working on a 53 F-800 which was a fire truck at one time.



Kevin

 

i might be intrested in a 52 f7

 

come and get it ,it wants to be love and driving again

 

56 f-600 ,272 with 50k, 4sp main + 3sp aux + 2sp eaton, ex fire truck no fire equipment left just the fire body and red lights

 

Outstanding.....another B I G truck!!

Post lots'a pictures!!



Cheers,

Rick

 

I just got my hands on a '56 F-800 Big Job...332, 2 speed rear and a 5th wheel. Pics to follow!!!

 

Thats what I am talking about. Big Trucks

 

I have 1 F-5 ,2 F-6 coe and 1 F-7 big job and drive F-3 turn in to a F-1 every day

 

1956 F600 with a '55 cab on her. 12 ft. flatbed dump and the y-block. Rebuilt everything but drive train. Engine is boat anchor after snapping camshaft. Currently looking for replacement/upgrade. Kinda miss driving the old girl.

 

Well,

I finally got the 55 F-600 running today and drove it around town a little!

At first I had a bit of a hard time trying to figure out why it was backfiring through the carb after timing it. Well.....It seems that when I swapped out the distributor cap.......I......got #4 & #5 switched! (big surprise!) At first I was SURE that I got it right so that was the last thing I checked of course!!!


It actually ran pretty good and seemed not to miss ...Until I tried to accelerate that is.....Even though it was running on only 6 cyls! All the wiring is new, plugs are new, and I replaced the points and capacitor with a Pertronix unit. AND after I got the firing order correct it runs real good!

I need to find a new bed for it now....or build one. I think I'll also do a dump bed for it when I do that.



I will say that I really recommend the Pertronix unit for these old trucks. You can just completely forget about having to mess with points and condenser permanently. I am not using the companion Pertronix coil but I have it ordered. They're about $30 or so.

I bought the Pertronix unit from a company called Warehouse Auto Parts for about $65.
The price included shipping too. The whole mess is installed in a much later distributor I got from another Ford-Trucks.com member.

I think it's worth it.

I guess I've got a long way to go to get this truck restored. It's got a 239 V-8 and a T-98 + a Timkin 6.80:1 rear end.




It originally came with a 6cyl so I'd like to go back to a 6. I just haven't decided which kind of 6 to do! ....(It might be either a FORD 300 I-6/C6 or a Cummins I-6/5speed)


I do have some pictures in my Gallery.



Regards,

RIck

 

I'm about to take possession of a F5 that I think is '48 ot '49. Any help in identifying would be appreciated.

Peter