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From: Waterloo, IA
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Hi everyone!
I have been Browsing for a while but decided it was time to post. I am working on a 53 f-250 Flathead v8. The truck is my dad's that he got from his uncle in south Dakota(farm truck sat for a long time) The odometer said 33,xxx, I am pretty sure that is all original miles.
We got the truck in 1992 sat til 2004 then I torn it apart and got the frame sandblasted then sat til now. I am not back on track to get this thing done in a year or two.
From what I have seen on her, There are not weak spots, just surface rust. From other truck I have seen on the internet, I have a very solid truck and it should make for any easy "easier" build.
As it was in 1992 when we got her
Then She in 2004
I have been Browsing for a while but decided it was time to post. I am working on a 53 f-250 Flathead v8. The truck is my dad's that he got from his uncle in south Dakota(farm truck sat for a long time) The odometer said 33,xxx, I am pretty sure that is all original miles.
We got the truck in 1992 sat til 2004 then I torn it apart and got the frame sandblasted then sat til now. I am not back on track to get this thing done in a year or two.
From what I have seen on her, There are not weak spots, just surface rust. From other truck I have seen on the internet, I have a very solid truck and it should make for any easy "easier" build.
As it was in 1992 when we got her
Then She in 2004
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From: Waterloo, IA
Well I would love to do a total custom but it isnt my money and I dont think i can talk him into spending a lot more money. Maybe when it becomes my truck I will. I Want to bag something, I miss my old car.
But then I think it is going to be totally stock.
What do you guys think is the best way to go. 6 volt or 12 volt??? I wanted to do 12 but my dad was thinking keep it 6volt
But then I think it is going to be totally stock.
What do you guys think is the best way to go. 6 volt or 12 volt??? I wanted to do 12 but my dad was thinking keep it 6volt
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From: Sandpoint, in north Idaho
Nice truck to start with!
6 volt if you are going totally stock, otherwise convert to 12 volt for the conveniece.
Enjoy, Brian
6 volt if you are going totally stock, otherwise convert to 12 volt for the conveniece.
Enjoy, Brian
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That is a nice 53! The bed looks great. I have a 52 and I decided that I can always convert to 12V, but will not change back. So I'm sticking with 6V for a while. An american company named "DEKA" sells nice big 1000+CCA 6V batteries that will fit in there. (Available at many parts stores except NAPA and a few others.) Good luck.
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Hello and Welcome to FTE.
I was looking at your pictures and you have a number of things on your truck that are VERY difficult to find in original state. Youtruck looks like it's in great condition.
Have fun with it!
I was looking at your pictures and you have a number of things on your truck that are VERY difficult to find in original state. Youtruck looks like it's in great condition.
Have fun with it!
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From: Waterloo, IA
What on there do you think is hard to find in original state???
I got the axles ready to go back on the frame. Then i do that i plan on getting it back to my house, cuz I hate having to drive to our warehouse to work on it.
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Great start! Welcome to FTE!
A frame-off resto is a very big job..and takes a long time...And space.. may want to fix what you can and drive the beast for awhile..create some memories...when the funds are together,then tear into it!! ...but get those brakes up-graded so you don't dent that "Patina"... Welcome to FTE!
A frame-off resto is a very big job..and takes a long time...And space.. may want to fix what you can and drive the beast for awhile..create some memories...when the funds are together,then tear into it!! ...but get those brakes up-graded so you don't dent that "Patina"... Welcome to FTE!
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From: Waterloo, IA
Great start! Welcome to FTE!
A frame-off resto is a very big job..and takes a long time...And space.. may want to fix what you can and drive the beast for awhile..create some memories...when the funds are together,then tear into it!! ...but get those brakes up-graded so you don't dent that "Patina"... Welcome to FTE!
A frame-off resto is a very big job..and takes a long time...And space.. may want to fix what you can and drive the beast for awhile..create some memories...when the funds are together,then tear into it!! ...but get those brakes up-graded so you don't dent that "Patina"... Welcome to FTE!
Thanks for the info
But I already torn it down to the frame in 04 and now am back to getting it back together.
BTW what is a "PATINA"
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..." Patina " is refered to as the original finish..or what's left of it. Old original ,faded,paint with rustspots,paint worn away...the more original the better in some eyes. An original aged finish. A straight body without bondo,primer,welded patches etc,etc..
Did you already prep and paint the body? a straight body like yours is always a good starting Point.Good Luck!
Did you already prep and paint the body? a straight body like yours is always a good starting Point.Good Luck!