1949 m68
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1949 m68
my dad has a 1949 m68 that was parked about 25 years ago. i'm 36 now and can remember riding around the farm and country in it. i have often thought about getting involved with the restoration of it. takes time and money depending how far you want to go. how much time / money would be a fair estimate to take an average 49 to half decent condition. not show quality but something safe and semi reliable.
richard
various fords
richard
various fords
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From: Kalispell, MT
1949 m68
Sounds like a great truck for a project. Your truck is same as Ford's F3 and most parts will be available in local parts houses. You'll have to make them dig out their book of obsolete parts cause most don't show them in the computer, but they can get them. If you want mail order sources in the US, let me know.
I have to give you a little background in order to compare rigs. Four years ago I found a truck in pretty rough, but solid condition and determined to do the same thing.
Took it down to the frame and started by replacing the spring shackle pins and bushings - went from there and replaced everything that was worn. This thing spent its life on the ranch roads of eastern Montana and was pretty well beat.
Replaced everything with reproduction parts, did ALL the labor myself over 3 years buying pieces as I could afford 'em. Its a daily driver and I know it's mechanically sound, but it's no show piece. Still a few dents that show thru the paint, but that gives it character.
I managed to spend in the neighborhood of $6000 US. You can check my gallery for upgrades. It is a blast to drive - good luck with yours!
Tim
I have to give you a little background in order to compare rigs. Four years ago I found a truck in pretty rough, but solid condition and determined to do the same thing.
Took it down to the frame and started by replacing the spring shackle pins and bushings - went from there and replaced everything that was worn. This thing spent its life on the ranch roads of eastern Montana and was pretty well beat.
Replaced everything with reproduction parts, did ALL the labor myself over 3 years buying pieces as I could afford 'em. Its a daily driver and I know it's mechanically sound, but it's no show piece. Still a few dents that show thru the paint, but that gives it character.
I managed to spend in the neighborhood of $6000 US. You can check my gallery for upgrades. It is a blast to drive - good luck with yours!
Tim
