First truck.
Roast em' if you got 'em
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
Very impressive proposal, well written.
I'm glad you found this site. There is more wisdom, information, history, and knowledge here than you can shake a stick at. It also helps because these guys are very willing to share it with you.
I wish you well with the truck and am looking forward to seeing the pics
Bobby
I'm glad you found this site. There is more wisdom, information, history, and knowledge here than you can shake a stick at. It also helps because these guys are very willing to share it with you.
I wish you well with the truck and am looking forward to seeing the pics
Bobby
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Pt.St.Lucie , Fla.
DO NOT use the wife's new flat top oven to cure the high heat paint ( a 3 step process ) on the exhaust manifolds for your flathead !!! .Actually the buddies thought it was quite funny .
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
Looks like a really decent truck, especially for WI. The front fenders look pretty rough but almost anything can be fixed. I did a set for my F-4 that were just as bad but it was a fun project and I had a real sense of accomplishment when I got them in primer.
Jefferson is this weekend. Both of the vendors I mentioned above will be there so you can check them out in person. Marv from Olde Time Auto parts is a nice guy, I've been buying from him for over 25 years. I think I might have helped put at least on of his kids through college. I've bought from the new owner of The Ford Barn, he a lot better than the original owner, IMO, and he's got a really nice shop in Hustiford, just west of Hartford.
Jefferson is kind of dry on Bonus Built stuff, I go mainly because it's a swap meet. I don't think I'll be going this weekend though, just too much stuff that has to get done here. If you go you have to get a Tiger Bar.
Jefferson is this weekend. Both of the vendors I mentioned above will be there so you can check them out in person. Marv from Olde Time Auto parts is a nice guy, I've been buying from him for over 25 years. I think I might have helped put at least on of his kids through college. I've bought from the new owner of The Ford Barn, he a lot better than the original owner, IMO, and he's got a really nice shop in Hustiford, just west of Hartford.
Jefferson is kind of dry on Bonus Built stuff, I go mainly because it's a swap meet. I don't think I'll be going this weekend though, just too much stuff that has to get done here. If you go you have to get a Tiger Bar.
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: North Carolina
Welcome to the board. This is the best site for information. I'm working on a 49 and learning a lot from all these great folks. Keep that truck, I have a buddy that is still sick about selling his 48 F1 that was his first truck at 17, so hold onto the truck, and yes the ladies don't always understand unless they have the bug also like the gals on this site.They love the trucks like you do.
Mike
Mike
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From: Cypress,Ca.
Welcome! You have come to the right place for knowledge and enjoyment. We will help any way we can.
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Okay, so I pulled the voltage regulator because whenever I connected the battery up it always made a bit of a spark (does this mean it's drawing energy when it's not suppose to) anyways, I got a new one from carquest (it's not the right model but i threw it on) and it stopped sparking after I hooked it up. Is this a good fix? I'm a bit confused. I have to do some more research but if anyone can help... Thanks!
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Cypress,Ca.
Oh, by the way, my wife LOVES our truck, We are attending an event Saturday that will have over 3000 cars and trucks. Our club has a spot reserved that will park at least 40 old ford F1 and F100s. Pictures to follow, I hope.
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Oregon
Max, is the truck still 6 volt? Whenever you replace these electrical parts, you need to polarize the terminals. Bobby should have the correct procedure for the 48-52, I can look it up for the 53-55. The spark could be any number of things, but it sounds like maybe there was a contact sticking in the regulator.
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Oregon
The voltage regulator, and generator on these old trucks need to be polarized. This is done by contacting briefly a wire from the regulator to ground. I don't know the concept behind it other than it won't function properly without doing it, and it needs to be done if the system was serviced (a part replaced).