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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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hi guys,nice forum! just inheritatred a 1953 f250truch v-8 with 4spd tranmission lookinfg forward to restoring it back to new!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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Welcome Hotrodsurfer!
Lots of info here and a friendly, helpful bunch of people. Post some pics in your gallery so we can see the beast.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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Welcome to the insane world of Old Ford Trucks. It's a blast!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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thanx,my granfater bought the truck brand new in 53,truck only has 37,000 miles im in the process of getting it running has been sitting in a barn since 1983!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Welcome to FTE Hotrodsurfer. Sounds like you have a very special truck!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Welcome There are lots of great guys here with a ton of knowledge to help you through your restoration.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Welcome!

Please start your gallery so we all can see this bit-o-charm!

Go to "User CP" on the blue bar at the top of the forum and click "Edit Gallery" to get started. The directions are fairly simple. You can upload digital photos from your computer into FTE galleries and put some text in to explain or expand on the pic.

We like pictures...
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by HOTRODSURFER
hi guys,nice forum! just inheritatred a 1953 f250truch v-8 with 4spd tranmission lookinfg forward to restoring it back to new!
Welcome to FTE, I`m waiting for the pictures too.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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Welcome to the board!

It sounds like you have a great project. I think its really neat that you have some family history with the truck.

As you can tell, we are all waiting for the pics. Its always fun to check out what the other guy has

Glad to have you here
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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Welcome to the board!

It sounds like you have a great project. I think its really neat that you have some family history with the truck.

As you can tell, we are all waiting for the pics. Its always fun to check out what the other guy has

Glad to have you here
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my pop bought thr-e truck new in 1953 as a sevice truc for his automobile repair shop! it seafoam green with red wheels an bumpers spot light and caddy horns,the only thing im gonna change is adding duals with smitty mufflers! ill post pics soon
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by HOTRODSURFER
the only thing im gonna change is adding duals with smitty mufflers! ill post pics soon
That will bring out that great flattie sound that`s so sweet.
 
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