49 F3 Grill
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I'm searching for front end body pieces. In my search, I have been successful in finding the stainless 5 bar grill, the headlight buckets and the upper and lower fenders. I'm now looking for the pieces that the headlight buckets sit in, between the fender and the grill. What are these pieces called and were they originaly part of the fender or grill assembly? Thanks in advance for the info.Ken
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If I'm reading you correctly, what you're looking for is the grille itself. It bolts to each fender and the upper and lower valances. The grille bars are spot welded to the back and the chrome strips go over the bars. The headlamp buckets bolt to the back of the grille. This is true for the 48-50. The 51-52 had different fenders and the grille was a single wide bar with the headlamps on the ends. The parking lamps were right under the headlamps. They sat in a round housing that bolted to the bar for the grille. There is a flat panel that is behind the headlamps that has a slight indent for the headlamp. it bolts to the fenders and the ineer fenders. I believe there's a section on this site for identifacation to nail down the exact year.
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Ken, my Ford Chassis and Parts Manual lists it as Grille Assembly (Radiator) (less moldings) with a part number of 7C 8204-B for the 48 - 50 F3 Pickup. Each side shows 4 mounting holes for the buckets. Hope this helps.
I've been disassembling my F3 for about 2 yrs now, and have just the cab left to remove. Then I will start the reassembly with sandblasting,paint and new parts where required.
I've been disassembling my F3 for about 2 yrs now, and have just the cab left to remove. Then I will start the reassembly with sandblasting,paint and new parts where required.
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I just wanted to let you know, if you don't already, the grills are the same for the F-1 through F-6. Sometimes the larger trucks have better body parts I think because they weren't used as long and were parked earlier than the smaller models.
I set up a page on my site with some of the interchangeable parts between the different models if anyone is interested.
Bob
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I just wanted to let you know, if you don't already, the grills are the same for the F-1 through F-6. Sometimes the larger trucks have better body parts I think because they weren't used as long and were parked earlier than the smaller models.
I set up a page on my site with some of the interchangeable parts between the different models if anyone is interested.
Bob
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:7 Thanks Newt, Bob and Barry for the info. You had exactly the info I needed Newt and I'm just starting my teardown. Bob I've got the picture of your F2 as the wallpaper for my desk top (hope you don't mind). Your truck is what I aspire to create out of mine. Ya gotta love the fat fenders. Thanks again guys.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 23-Sep-02 AT 10:19 PM (EST)]Ken, I think I have what you're looking for. The previous owner replaced the grill on my '49 F1 and had a complete spare assembly. It has the five horizontal bars which are a bit stressed, both side plates where the headlights buckets are mounted and two turn signal buckets, which bolt into the top bar and side plates. The side plates are straight, with a nice iron oxide patina. All are tack welded together, except the turn signals.
I can send pictures, if you're interested.
Johann
I can send pictures, if you're interested.
Johann
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