Noob here...first post, and questions
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From: Fergusonville, Pa
Welcome to the site.
Click on Havi's name and a box will drop down there you will see the link to his gallery.
While your cruising around the forums drop in on your local chapter.
Edit: Axe answered before me, cancel that part of my response.
Click on Havi's name and a box will drop down there you will see the link to his gallery.
While your cruising around the forums drop in on your local chapter.
Edit: Axe answered before me, cancel that part of my response.
old and in the way
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From: Lovely Hueytown Alabama
MC,
Hi and welcome to the best ford site on the net. I have to apologize for AX.. he's mislead you somewhat... only us 'darksiders' have cookies on our side. We're the 'non-stock' builders who bend to no man's rule. UNLESS AX is providing cookies for the stock guys
You might try posting another thread with your question in the title. some of us just scan the titles and open what we're interested in or can help with. Try something like "Need specs/weight on 48-50 F-1" . That should catch someone's eye.
I think PennDick has those specs... I only have them for a '53. Check out the Motorhaven link for a place to purchase your shop manuals...it helps support the site..
Look thru the articles (button at top of page on nav bar) and do use the search function...the more specific your search the closer your results will be..
enjoy
later
John
Hi and welcome to the best ford site on the net. I have to apologize for AX.. he's mislead you somewhat... only us 'darksiders' have cookies on our side. We're the 'non-stock' builders who bend to no man's rule. UNLESS AX is providing cookies for the stock guys
You might try posting another thread with your question in the title. some of us just scan the titles and open what we're interested in or can help with. Try something like "Need specs/weight on 48-50 F-1" . That should catch someone's eye.
I think PennDick has those specs... I only have them for a '53. Check out the Motorhaven link for a place to purchase your shop manuals...it helps support the site..
Look thru the articles (button at top of page on nav bar) and do use the search function...the more specific your search the closer your results will be..
enjoy
later
John
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Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Littleton, New Hampshire
Originally Posted by MConstable
I want a 1/2 or 3/4 ton, and I can't find a website with any info on stock specs such as their weight etc.
Can anyone hook me up?
Thanks!
Can anyone hook me up?
Thanks!
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Durham NC
Originally Posted by jniolon
MC,
Hi and welcome to the best ford site on the net. I have to apologize for AX.. he's mislead you somewhat... only us 'darksiders' have cookies on our side. We're the 'non-stock' builders who bend to no man's rule. UNLESS AX is providing cookies for the stock guys
enjoy
later
John
Hi and welcome to the best ford site on the net. I have to apologize for AX.. he's mislead you somewhat... only us 'darksiders' have cookies on our side. We're the 'non-stock' builders who bend to no man's rule. UNLESS AX is providing cookies for the stock guys
enjoy
later
John
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From: Michigan
[QUOTE=MConstable]
Irondragon...what is the approx weight of your truck?
[QUOTE]
Well the weight of my truck will be differant from a stock vehical (check out my gallery and you'll see why). When I get home from work today I'll did out my dealership info and get you some weights etc
Irondragon...what is the approx weight of your truck?
[QUOTE]
Well the weight of my truck will be differant from a stock vehical (check out my gallery and you'll see why). When I get home from work today I'll did out my dealership info and get you some weights etc
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You guys are awesome! thanks for all the info...
My hopes are to find one fairly solid and mostly original, don't care if it's running.
Make it a mild custom with the age-old "don't do anything that can't be put back to stock in a weekend" mentality.
Was curious about the approximate weight because I'm researching stroker engines right now, so that helps a bunch with my decision.
My hopes are to find one fairly solid and mostly original, don't care if it's running.
Make it a mild custom with the age-old "don't do anything that can't be put back to stock in a weekend" mentality.
Was curious about the approximate weight because I'm researching stroker engines right now, so that helps a bunch with my decision.
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From: Michigan
Heres a list of curb weights for 1952 models that I pulled out of my dealer brochures
(full of fuel and water, and based on 6 cylinder engine, add 40lbs w/ V-8)
F-2 3218-3272 lbs
F-3 3429-3460 lbs
F-4 3862-4020 lbs
F-5 4188-4710 lbs
F-6 4590-4845 lbs
F-7 5940-6385 lbs
F-8 6320-6805 lbs
Heres a few uncommon ones
F-3 Parcel Delivery w/ windshield front end 3100-3260 lbs
F-5 Parcel Delivery w/ windshield front end 3945-4355 lbs
F-5 and F-6 School Bus Chassis 4045-4555 lbs
Unfortunately I don't have a dealer brochure for the F-1's (very hard to find), but can you tell whats in the rest of my collection..
Any more questions, just ask
(full of fuel and water, and based on 6 cylinder engine, add 40lbs w/ V-8)
F-2 3218-3272 lbs
F-3 3429-3460 lbs
F-4 3862-4020 lbs
F-5 4188-4710 lbs
F-6 4590-4845 lbs
F-7 5940-6385 lbs
F-8 6320-6805 lbs
Heres a few uncommon ones
F-3 Parcel Delivery w/ windshield front end 3100-3260 lbs
F-5 Parcel Delivery w/ windshield front end 3945-4355 lbs
F-5 and F-6 School Bus Chassis 4045-4555 lbs
Unfortunately I don't have a dealer brochure for the F-1's (very hard to find), but can you tell whats in the rest of my collection..
Any more questions, just ask
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Thanks again guys!!
I don't want to make any mistakes when I buy a truck, so I'm gonna research it to death first!
Even though I'm gonna customize it to an extent when I finally get one, I fully understand the importance of not doing anything irreversible, and all stock parts removed will be kept and stored.
That being said, what are the most important points to look for when buying a '48-'50 Truck?
As in are beds almost impossible to come by, so try to find one with bed intact etc. etc. etc.
Thanks!!
I don't want to make any mistakes when I buy a truck, so I'm gonna research it to death first!
Even though I'm gonna customize it to an extent when I finally get one, I fully understand the importance of not doing anything irreversible, and all stock parts removed will be kept and stored.
That being said, what are the most important points to look for when buying a '48-'50 Truck?
As in are beds almost impossible to come by, so try to find one with bed intact etc. etc. etc.
Thanks!!
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Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Saskatoon SK Canada
I'm modifying your list a little Jon.
F-1 2855lbs C&C 3235-3260lbs Pickup
F-2 3218-3272 lbs C&C 3738-3792 Pickup
F-3 3429-3460 lbs C&C 3969-4000 lbs Pickup 2959lbs Chassis Cowl
F-4 3862-4180 lbs C&C 3735-3825lbs Chassis Cowl
F-5 4188-4900 lbs C&C
F-5 COE 4454-4654 lbs C&C
F-6 4590-4845 lbs C&C
F-7 5940-6437 lbs C&C
F-8 6320-6951 lbs C&C
F-1 2855lbs C&C 3235-3260lbs Pickup
F-2 3218-3272 lbs C&C 3738-3792 Pickup
F-3 3429-3460 lbs C&C 3969-4000 lbs Pickup 2959lbs Chassis Cowl
F-4 3862-4180 lbs C&C 3735-3825lbs Chassis Cowl
F-5 4188-4900 lbs C&C
F-5 COE 4454-4654 lbs C&C
F-6 4590-4845 lbs C&C
F-7 5940-6437 lbs C&C
F-8 6320-6951 lbs C&C
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From: Saskatoon SK Canada
I don't quite know what the actual title since I'm missing the first 2 pages but it talks about all the 1951 Mercury truck models and shows a frame diagram with specs about the chassis. When I get my computer fixed, I'll send you the scans of it. Maybe you could get some higher quality scans of your 52 F-2 brochure and we'll trade. 
