I was looking at the article on rear ends because I've been thinking about switching the original '48 F-1 for a 9". On reading the article the statement that all '48 PU's have 5 X 5 lug spacing isn't what mine has and none of my other ford wheels are either. Mine are all 5 X 5.5. I just went out in the shop and double checked and I bought the PU in 1961 from the original owner and it only has about 57,000 miles on it. It kind of makes you think, when you read an article by an Expert and take their word as gospel and then find out it isn't necessarily so. Just food for thought.
Maybe a typo or that little square might mean 1/2".

 

jmerson,

Yah, it's not too difficult to figure out the formatting on the article changed ALL references to " .5 " to a little square. But hey, after all the time and effort we spent working on these articles - thanks for your vote of non-confidence.

 

will 1959 ford rear fenders fit a 1948 f-1 ford pickup

 

Very informative. Keep up the good work

 

Here's a link to my recent truck electrical rewire thread.

If you are thinking about rewiring or a 12 volt conversion, there are some good points in this.

If you would like a MS Word copy with Power Point drawings write to me at babbiebuddie@***.net

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ing-101-a.html

 

Does anybody know what the factory measurements are for a stepside bed on a 1948 F3? I am restoring/updating this truck and want to order a toneau cover made for it but am not sure of the factory measurements. Many thanks for any help.

 

Looking for factory measurments of a '48 F3 long bed. Any help will be most appreciated.

 

I need help locating the vin # on a '48 ford f6. Thx

 

So am I correct in assuming that I can use a Toyota gear box in my 1950 F-3?

 

I can measure the bed on my 1950 F-3 tonight and send you the dimensions if you still need them.

 

Does anyone know if you have to remove the steering wheel on a 1957 F-100 to remove the sterring gear box, all help will be appreciated Thanks .