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Jul 5, 2009 | 02:16 AM

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Julies Cool F1

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Originally Posted by Steve Christensen

Hi Julie,

I am building a 42 Ford truck (not an F1) running a Flathead engine. I am considering making a tilt front for it, bolting existing bonnet & guards together. Saw your truck - looks good. I see you haven't cut the front guards - I want to avoid doing that myself. Would you please send me (e-mail chris10sen@bigpond.com) any photos or info about how you did it?

Thanks for your help,

Steve.

Hi Steve,

It's on the way!

Jun 22, 2012 | 02:02 PM

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Project-55

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Not to be redundant but I too would love to have any and all data and photo's concerning a full tilt front end sent to me. Mine is all blown apart right now so it's the perfect time to make this happen.

gbaldwin52@yahoo.com

Gary

Jun 22, 2012 | 06:05 PM

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jniolon

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Gary,

this thread is nearly 3 years old and Julie is no longer around.... slim chance there... are you doing metal or fiberglass ??

john

Jun 23, 2012 | 06:48 PM

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Steve Christensen

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From: Brisbane, Australia.

Gidday Gary, I still have the tilt front info Julie sent me..... it's on my wifes computer, I'll send it to you.
This is my '42
Steve.

Jun 24, 2012 | 11:32 AM

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Project-55

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I am planning to go the full metal route for a couple of reasons, 1. I just don't like the look of glass front ends and , 2. Cost, I'm on a budget and can't afford to discard a nice straight front clip like mine.

I like the full sub frame that you put together, I would imagine that it really helps prevent the twisting and flopping around that I have seen on so many other fip front ends.

I recieved all the photo's and text from you guys and I thank you for it, I can't wait to print it all out and compare it to my scribbed notes and drawings.

Gary

Jul 1, 2012 | 01:28 PM

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fordmaan

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I am new to this site and I saw that you had photo's and or directions on how to make my steel front end flip. would you please send those to tsnr@msn.com. thanks

Last edited by fordmaan; Jul 1, 2012 at 01:31 PM. Reason: spelling

Jul 1, 2012 | 03:07 PM

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fordmaan

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Nice truck, I have a 53 and hope to start building this year. I would like to see more pictures also if you would send them to tsnr@msn.com I would appreaciate it.

Troy

Jul 2, 2012 | 01:54 AM

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Holehawgg

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From: Lethbridge AB

Looks like you started something here. I've been researching how to do a flip front on my 49 F1 and with all Julies pics gone I was at a bit of a loss. Would you be able to send me a copy of the drawings please? Email is holehawgg@gmail.com. Thanks