I expanded my fleet today.
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I expanded my fleet today.
I was away on business today and wasn't able to bid for a truck on eBay. I asked my sister to do it and she did it with success.
I'm now a proud owner of this '52 F6.
This truck was used on a farm in the Central CA valley to haul hay. The engine is a later Ford V8. Original engine was a 215 OHV 6 cylinder. I have a decent one that I might use to replace this V8, but maybe not. The engine was rebuilt some time ago. The truck is running, but does need some brake work.
I think that it would look cool pulling my 18 foot trailer with my '52 Panel on it, if I ever get it running.
Due to some schedule conflicts, I probably won't be able to pick it up until the weekend after Labor Day.
Hopefully this truck has the dual Deluxe horns. It would solve my mystery.
Ilya
I'm now a proud owner of this '52 F6.
This truck was used on a farm in the Central CA valley to haul hay. The engine is a later Ford V8. Original engine was a 215 OHV 6 cylinder. I have a decent one that I might use to replace this V8, but maybe not. The engine was rebuilt some time ago. The truck is running, but does need some brake work.
I think that it would look cool pulling my 18 foot trailer with my '52 Panel on it, if I ever get it running.
Due to some schedule conflicts, I probably won't be able to pick it up until the weekend after Labor Day.
Hopefully this truck has the dual Deluxe horns. It would solve my mystery.
Ilya
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Vacuum Brothers....I like it
Cool find, so, what does that bring to total up to?? somehwere around 20 or 30 or so??
I think I'm in love with your wife
Good luck on getting it home
Bobby
Cool find, so, what does that bring to total up to?? somehwere around 20 or 30 or so??
I think I'm in love with your wife
Good luck on getting it home
Bobby
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
Ilya,
Congrats on the new acquisition and welcome to the world of big trucks. Now the fun of looking for wheels starts.
I personally take this as a chellenge
to see who dies with the most toys. I won't be able to get rid of my original panel if I want to stay ahead.
At current count:
Trucks I have in my stable:
'48 panel
'49 panel
'49 F-2 pickup
'48/51 F-4 flatbed
'49 8N tractor
Previous complete and parts vehicles:
'48 F-1
'49 F-2
'50 F-7
'50 F-2
'51 F-3
'48 F-4
'48 F-4
'49 F-6
'51 F-6
'52 F-6
'54 F-600
Congrats on the new acquisition and welcome to the world of big trucks. Now the fun of looking for wheels starts.
I personally take this as a chellenge
to see who dies with the most toys. I won't be able to get rid of my original panel if I want to stay ahead.
At current count:
Trucks I have in my stable:
'48 panel
'49 panel
'49 F-2 pickup
'48/51 F-4 flatbed
'49 8N tractor
Previous complete and parts vehicles:
'48 F-1
'49 F-2
'50 F-7
'50 F-2
'51 F-3
'48 F-4
'48 F-4
'49 F-6
'51 F-6
'52 F-6
'54 F-600
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Bob, Ilya -
You guys are boggling my mind! I'm just trying to finish one truck. I feel like such a piker!
You know this thing is getting a little sick when you justify having one truck because you need it to pull another one. Sheesh!
You guys are boggling my mind! I'm just trying to finish one truck. I feel like such a piker!
You know this thing is getting a little sick when you justify having one truck because you need it to pull another one. Sheesh!
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
Randy,
Like most guys who have a small fleet of vehicles, most are not road worthy. I have been driving my F-2 for about seven years but the first panel and the F-4 have been sitting in my shop, in mid restoration for the last two-three years. The "new" panel should be on the road pretty soon. I have to do a few more things to it like install the wiring harness and getting new tires. I am hoping to have it ready, not pretty, but ready for the Dash to the Dells show in September.
Like most guys who have a small fleet of vehicles, most are not road worthy. I have been driving my F-2 for about seven years but the first panel and the F-4 have been sitting in my shop, in mid restoration for the last two-three years. The "new" panel should be on the road pretty soon. I have to do a few more things to it like install the wiring harness and getting new tires. I am hoping to have it ready, not pretty, but ready for the Dash to the Dells show in September.
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Originally Posted by bobj49f2
Randy,
Like most guys who have a small fleet of vehicles, most are not road worthy. I have been driving my F-2 for about seven years but the first panel and the F-4 have been sitting in my shop, in mid restoration for the last two-three years. The "new" panel should be on the road pretty soon. I have to do a few more things to it like install the wiring harness and getting new tires. I am hoping to have it ready, not pretty, but ready for the Dash to the Dells show in September.
Like most guys who have a small fleet of vehicles, most are not road worthy. I have been driving my F-2 for about seven years but the first panel and the F-4 have been sitting in my shop, in mid restoration for the last two-three years. The "new" panel should be on the road pretty soon. I have to do a few more things to it like install the wiring harness and getting new tires. I am hoping to have it ready, not pretty, but ready for the Dash to the Dells show in September.
My new 52 F6 will probably need some work to get it roadworthy and safe. Also will try to the end of the year.
Now I have a 49 F2, 52 F1, 52 Panel, 51 Panel, 52 F6 and a lot of 48-52 body parts.
I have had two other 49 Panels come through me for parts and then sold/scrapped as needed.
Ilya
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From: Harpswell Maine
Originally Posted by Jag Red 54
Nice truck. You could go to the Pleasanton Swap this weekend and look for wheels. 
Jag
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