hello from a New Guy
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From: glenwood springs colorado
hello from a New Guy
hello all,
first post and all, thought i'd say hello (and before anybody suggests that i read all the guidelines, trials of a first time builder, etc- done it as i've been lurking for a little while).
just took a 57 styleside longbed off a friend who was relocating to Michigan.
this is my first real project. i can turn a wrench ok on the regular vehicles in our garage, but this is where the real fun begins. the part i'm looking forward to the most is the ol' "but honey, if i buy this used mig welder it will save money in the long run" conversation.
truck was originally from oregon and has been sitting in my friend's driveway in loveland, colorado since 1988.
here's my plan: keep the inline6 with 3-on-the-tree, update engine with better spark and exhaust. maybe go for a full rebuild at some point- not sure yet. saw somewhere on the forum that somebody has massaged their 6 to over 300hp. i'm not thinking of going all the way to 300, but definitely more than stock.
replace brake lines, swap front drums for discs.
add seat belts.
relocate gas tank to the frame rails somewhere.
repair body rot and paint after driving for a while. probably find a bed in better shape.
i'll post some pics to the gallery soon, as well as give the info for the registry
i'm looking down at the nice hole in the skin of my finger from attaching the tow bar to the homemade bumper and wondering how many more of those i have to look forward to.
look forward to hearing all opinions and experiences from everybody.
first post and all, thought i'd say hello (and before anybody suggests that i read all the guidelines, trials of a first time builder, etc- done it as i've been lurking for a little while).
just took a 57 styleside longbed off a friend who was relocating to Michigan.
this is my first real project. i can turn a wrench ok on the regular vehicles in our garage, but this is where the real fun begins. the part i'm looking forward to the most is the ol' "but honey, if i buy this used mig welder it will save money in the long run" conversation.
truck was originally from oregon and has been sitting in my friend's driveway in loveland, colorado since 1988.
here's my plan: keep the inline6 with 3-on-the-tree, update engine with better spark and exhaust. maybe go for a full rebuild at some point- not sure yet. saw somewhere on the forum that somebody has massaged their 6 to over 300hp. i'm not thinking of going all the way to 300, but definitely more than stock.
replace brake lines, swap front drums for discs.
add seat belts.
relocate gas tank to the frame rails somewhere.
repair body rot and paint after driving for a while. probably find a bed in better shape.
i'll post some pics to the gallery soon, as well as give the info for the registry
i'm looking down at the nice hole in the skin of my finger from attaching the tow bar to the homemade bumper and wondering how many more of those i have to look forward to.
look forward to hearing all opinions and experiences from everybody.
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From: Waynesville, OH
Boy, I love to welcome folks like you. Already ahead of the game and don't need any suggestions on where to start. 
Welcome to the 1948-1960 Ford Truck nuthouse.
Since you've been lurking, I won't tell you about the regulars - you obviously have no class or you wouldn't have decided to join this group. 
The plan sounds great. You have a view of what you want in the end and that's a huge step in the right direction. Fire away with quesions and we'll do our best to answer them with at least a little useful information.
Welcome to the 1948-1960 Ford Truck nuthouse.
Since you've been lurking, I won't tell you about the regulars - you obviously have no class or you wouldn't have decided to join this group. The plan sounds great. You have a view of what you want in the end and that's a huge step in the right direction. Fire away with quesions and we'll do our best to answer them with at least a little useful information.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Tucson AZ
get a gallery goin so we can all join in, welcome to the board. You'll know you are making progress when your wife refers to your truck as ''the other woman'' That should come soon after the used mig welder ruse!
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Thornton, Colorado
Welcome, sounds like you and I have some in common. Both in Denver, and both working on a Fridge. I currently have a 57, but I am selling it for a better 60. I am up in Broomfield. Keep in touch, maybe we can meet sometime and see each others "Crack habit" (I call my Trucks a legal crack habit, because they cost about the same, but you can't get arrested for it.)
Again, Welcome!!
Broomfieldbum
Again, Welcome!!
Broomfieldbum
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From: Kalispell, MT
Welcome to FTE. If we don't know the answer to your questions, we'll make something up.
Don't worry about the skin - it'll grow back and if it doesn't just fiberglass over the hole
My wife calls my truck 'Wendy'. Likes to tell people, "yeah, he's out in the garage fooling around with Wendy." I'm so glad my wife understands this compulsion.
Don't worry about the skin - it'll grow back and if it doesn't just fiberglass over the hole
My wife calls my truck 'Wendy'. Likes to tell people, "yeah, he's out in the garage fooling around with Wendy." I'm so glad my wife understands this compulsion.
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My wife calls my truck 'Wendy'. Likes to tell people, "yeah, he's out in the garage fooling around with Wendy." I'm so glad my wife understands this compulsion.[/QUOTE]
that's the ''other woman'' thing I was talking about!
that's the ''other woman'' thing I was talking about!
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From: Duncan, OK
I admit I came in to this forum with less knowledge than yourself and I must say EVERYONE has been more than willing to help!! Just remember...no stupid questions, just stupid answers...right?? Did I screw that up too??? Ahh what a week!! WELCOME!!!
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'ello by-the-by & Welcome.
That would be my 300 I-6 w/ 400fpt, 300hp, that is now a 312 I-6, not a 223 I-6 that you have or should have & it is the FPT that counts, not the HP, 'cause if you can not get them off the line & keep them eating your dust, this is where the HP comes in by-the-by, what is the sense.
Good on ya', mate, for wishing to keep the exterior of the Olde Girl Stock & just Up Dating the Moving Parts for Safety Reasons.
'ello by-the-by & Welcome.
That would be my 300 I-6 w/ 400fpt, 300hp, that is now a 312 I-6, not a 223 I-6 that you have or should have & it is the FPT that counts, not the HP, 'cause if you can not get them off the line & keep them eating your dust, this is where the HP comes in by-the-by, what is the sense.
Good on ya', mate, for wishing to keep the exterior of the Olde Girl Stock & just Up Dating the Moving Parts for Safety Reasons.
Originally Posted by xsnowpig
hello all,
first post and all, thought i'd say hello (and before anybody suggests that i read all the guidelines, trials of a first time builder, etc- done it as i've been lurking for a little while).
just took a 57 styleside longbed off a friend who was relocating to Michigan.
this is my first real project. i can turn a wrench ok on the regular vehicles in our garage, but this is where the real fun begins. the part i'm looking forward to the most is the ol' "but honey, if i buy this used mig welder it will save money in the long run" conversation.
truck was originally from oregon and has been sitting in my friend's driveway in loveland, colorado since 1988.
here's my plan: keep the inline6 with 3-on-the-tree, update engine with better spark and exhaust. maybe go for a full rebuild at some point- not sure yet. saw somewhere on the forum that somebody has massaged their 6 to over 300hp. i'm not thinking of going all the way to 300, but definitely more than stock.
replace brake lines, swap front drums for discs.
add seat belts.
relocate gas tank to the frame rails somewhere.
repair body rot and paint after driving for a while. probably find a bed in better shape.
i'll post some pics to the gallery soon, as well as give the info for the registry
i'm looking down at the nice hole in the skin of my finger from attaching the tow bar to the homemade bumper and wondering how many more of those i have to look forward to.
look forward to hearing all opinions and experiences from everybody.
first post and all, thought i'd say hello (and before anybody suggests that i read all the guidelines, trials of a first time builder, etc- done it as i've been lurking for a little while).
just took a 57 styleside longbed off a friend who was relocating to Michigan.
this is my first real project. i can turn a wrench ok on the regular vehicles in our garage, but this is where the real fun begins. the part i'm looking forward to the most is the ol' "but honey, if i buy this used mig welder it will save money in the long run" conversation.
truck was originally from oregon and has been sitting in my friend's driveway in loveland, colorado since 1988.
here's my plan: keep the inline6 with 3-on-the-tree, update engine with better spark and exhaust. maybe go for a full rebuild at some point- not sure yet. saw somewhere on the forum that somebody has massaged their 6 to over 300hp. i'm not thinking of going all the way to 300, but definitely more than stock.
replace brake lines, swap front drums for discs.
add seat belts.
relocate gas tank to the frame rails somewhere.
repair body rot and paint after driving for a while. probably find a bed in better shape.
i'll post some pics to the gallery soon, as well as give the info for the registry
i'm looking down at the nice hole in the skin of my finger from attaching the tow bar to the homemade bumper and wondering how many more of those i have to look forward to.
look forward to hearing all opinions and experiences from everybody.