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sorry for this question
I just finished my 90 f-150 and now i'm going to rebuild a 48 ford car and does anyone know if there is a site out there on modifying chasie and drive line.
thanx in advance judge
thanx in advance judge
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Try this site, covers cars a little later model but it might have some infortmation you can use.
http://www.shoeboxford.com
http://www.shoeboxford.com
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Here are a few site I know of:
http://groups.msn.com/FordFlathead19...pgmarket=en-us-The MSN flathead site-You have to register to participate and sometimes they have problems with site
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/-Known as the HAMB board-I don't go here often, this is a pretty obnoxious board and the guys there can get quite rude.
http://www.fordbarn.com/ The Ford Barn-I have my homepage set to this site. There are some very informative people here, it's a friendly place. They have five different discussion boards. I highly recommend it.
http://groups.msn.com/FordFlathead19...pgmarket=en-us-The MSN flathead site-You have to register to participate and sometimes they have problems with site
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/-Known as the HAMB board-I don't go here often, this is a pretty obnoxious board and the guys there can get quite rude.
http://www.fordbarn.com/ The Ford Barn-I have my homepage set to this site. There are some very informative people here, it's a friendly place. They have five different discussion boards. I highly recommend it.
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Just make sure you go to the streetrod forum on fordbarn - there's a couple of crusty old codgers on the V8 forum that'll burn your shorts for asking the question you're asking. Anything but stock sets them off. On the otherhand, they haven't been set off for a good week or two - ask away. Just duck 
The other sites Bob listed are custom friendly.
The other sites Bob listed are custom friendly.
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Just make sure you go to the streetrod forum on fordbarn - there's a couple of crusty old codgers on the V8 forum that'll burn your shorts for asking the question you're asking. Anything but stock sets them off. On the otherhand, they haven't been set off for a good week or two - ask away. Just duck
Hmm maybe I should register.
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Just make sure you go to the streetrod forum on fordbarn - there's a couple of crusty old codgers on the V8 forum that'll burn your shorts for asking the question you're asking. Anything but stock sets them off. On the otherhand, they haven't been set off for a good week or two - ask away. Just duck
Hmm maybe I should register.
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You took my question serious? I was just replying to the fact that was said about old guys on the ford barn site getting on your case for anything that is not original. I thought something like putting a lambo engine in a original ford truck with a three stage paint job and wide meats would get their attention.
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We do see such questions here from newbies all the time, so I did take it serious! Was he talking about the OF's on this THIS forum?
Nope he was talking about the OTHER OFs on Ford Barn, you didn't rouse up THIS OF much, since I'm a darksider too.
Nope he was talking about the OTHER OFs on Ford Barn, you didn't rouse up THIS OF much, since I'm a darksider too.
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Gotchya.
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kenseth17,
I read you first post this morning and almost had a heart attack. Especially hearing it belonded to your dad. I did start a reply but my computer locked up and I gave up for the time. I saw you had a post on the other subject about John's '48 and you know where I stand on the subject. I don't think a lot of the other people on this site realize the rarety of good solid iron in our neck of the woods. It's a real find when you can get a hold on a vehicle like yours and John's. Add to that, the history of your truck and I can only see it adding value for you to keep it stock.
Just my opinion.
Bob
I read you first post this morning and almost had a heart attack. Especially hearing it belonded to your dad. I did start a reply but my computer locked up and I gave up for the time. I saw you had a post on the other subject about John's '48 and you know where I stand on the subject. I don't think a lot of the other people on this site realize the rarety of good solid iron in our neck of the woods. It's a real find when you can get a hold on a vehicle like yours and John's. Add to that, the history of your truck and I can only see it adding value for you to keep it stock.
Just my opinion.
Bob
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Totally made up guys, I don't have a 50's truck. I just stray from the paint and body section and wisconsin chapter from time to time and check out other sections. I know how rare something rust free is around here bob, Some things I've worked on are good example of the rust you find around here, and they were newer then 1950's also.
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I would Bob if I had something to work on right now, or the money to fiddle around with my truck and try to get it running again. I just made it through packer traffic, duhhh, and guess I'll get ready to watch the game, and will probably go to the car show in Green Bay at brown county fairgrounds on Sunday. Sorry to give you guys a scare, was meant to be a joke to the ford barn guys and guess I didn't clarify clear enough, maybe I should register on the Ford barn forums.
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You don't have to register at Fordbarn. That's why some of the tough crusts are over there. They're also computer paranoid - afraid someone will use the info against them. You know, its on the news every day...............
For the most part, its really a great bunch of guys with a ton of flathead experience and info on all the cars that Ford used them in. Tons of trivia. Every category from Model T's to A's, 32-53 V8's, OHV engines, and streetrods. Even a ladies forum for the garage widows.
With what you're considering you'll (judge1971) probably feel more at home at the MSN group site or HAMB. HAMBERS believe, act and think its still 1955 +/- Sorta like a time warp. All makes and models but all pre-64. Wanna set them off, ask about a car newer than 1964 and hang on......
MSN group is just a bunch of guys still trying to keep their flatheads running - more daily drivers in that group I think than any of the other boards. You'll find guys with show cars, daily drivers, drag racers and Bonnieville speedweek guys as well as a few that drive the old iron cross country on a regular basis.
Several of us here at FTE participate on all these other forums. It's all good!
For the most part, its really a great bunch of guys with a ton of flathead experience and info on all the cars that Ford used them in. Tons of trivia. Every category from Model T's to A's, 32-53 V8's, OHV engines, and streetrods. Even a ladies forum for the garage widows.
With what you're considering you'll (judge1971) probably feel more at home at the MSN group site or HAMB. HAMBERS believe, act and think its still 1955 +/- Sorta like a time warp. All makes and models but all pre-64. Wanna set them off, ask about a car newer than 1964 and hang on......
MSN group is just a bunch of guys still trying to keep their flatheads running - more daily drivers in that group I think than any of the other boards. You'll find guys with show cars, daily drivers, drag racers and Bonnieville speedweek guys as well as a few that drive the old iron cross country on a regular basis.
Several of us here at FTE participate on all these other forums. It's all good!