First Ford
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First Ford
Hi I'm a Chevy man that at the age of 54 purchased my first Ford, now I have helped to purchase 2 more 1 ton Fords. This topic is about my first Ford and I'll post where you can see my first and know why I wanted it. First off it is a F150 1978 but looks like a steam locomotive. It was a total recreation for the builder and I'm still redoing much of what he did but I'm doing the work with new parts. I read many of the forums on this site to help with a recent charging system meltdown. My self and a friend spent a Sunday cutting all unused wires from the vehicle and ended up with a grocery bag full of wires. We then added a fuse box to the vehicle as the creator wired all accessories direct. Now thing work great and am waiting for the next parade.
Steam Engine F150: http://www.gsrm.org/pages/Parades/ParadeMain.html
I know I'll have more searching or questions to fix more item in the future that is why I joined. The Ford is fun to drive, that is for sure!
Mike
Steam Engine F150: http://www.gsrm.org/pages/Parades/ParadeMain.html
I know I'll have more searching or questions to fix more item in the future that is why I joined. The Ford is fun to drive, that is for sure!
Mike
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6 cylinder. I'll post some engine pictures on my web site under the Steam Engine page after tonight. I need to work on wiring the regulator so power comes from the ignition to turn the charging system on. I like working on it but I hope it doesn't become a habit, I would rather drive it. Crowds love to see the engine as smoke comes from the stack and sounds coming from the sound system.
Problems I've fixed: new tires - all round, new brakes including rotors, new wood exterior - everything rotted, new carb, new ignition controler, new hoses, new rear wheels - rims are dually with special bolt pattern, new alternator, new battery, new brass bell and many other small parts. The tender and caboose have also been rebuilt.
Mike
Problems I've fixed: new tires - all round, new brakes including rotors, new wood exterior - everything rotted, new carb, new ignition controler, new hoses, new rear wheels - rims are dually with special bolt pattern, new alternator, new battery, new brass bell and many other small parts. The tender and caboose have also been rebuilt.
Mike
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From: Sarnia, Ontario, CANADA!
Hi and welcome to FTE! Be sure to read this to help you around this site: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=300691 There are also State Chapters located near the bottom of the main forum page.
There is a bunch of info here that will help you. I hope you enjoy your stay.
See ya on the boards!
-Matt
There is a bunch of info here that will help you. I hope you enjoy your stay.
See ya on the boards!
-Matt
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My First Ford
I have made my first Gallery this morning. Please let me know if you like my Ford. I know it has been modified heavily but it is special for sure.
Mike
http://www.gsrm.org/images/jpeg_File...5_07_04_07.jpg
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http://www.gsrm.org/images/jpeg_File...5_07_04_07.jpg
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