Notices
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Fat Fendered and Classic Ford Trucks

hood

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:59 PM
  #1  
bsteele52's Avatar
bsteele52
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
From: Kershaw, South Carolina
hood

I just got back from looking at some cabs. Got word that a man 'bout 30 miles from me had 3 cabs for a 50 and he would take $100 each. I got there and I couldn't use anything off of them, but I did pick up a hood with only one quarter size rust thru on the pass side. Gave him $50 for it. Then he took us in his shop to see the toys. Two 50 f1's at various stages, a "2ton " as he called 50, a 39 ford pickup complete just needed to be assembled, 55 chevy truck, 2 50 chevy cars, 63 impala, a BIG old oldsmobile all orginal. He must have had about 10 or so projects in two different buildings. It was just awesome to see all the stuff he had. I think he said he was 77 years old. Great collection of toys.
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:05 PM
  #2  
51PanelMan's Avatar
51PanelMan
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,669
Likes: 13
From: San Jose, CA
Do you think he'll ever finish them all?
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:31 PM
  #3  
Julies Cool F1's Avatar
Julies Cool F1
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 7,641
Likes: 21
From: Poway, Ca.
Does anyone ever finish them all?
 
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 05:23 AM
  #4  
Wayne S's Avatar
Wayne S
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 628
Likes: 1
From: Batavia Oh
Originally Posted by 51PanelMan
Do you think he'll ever finish them all?
That's what I was thinking.
 
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 05:47 AM
  #5  
bsteele52's Avatar
bsteele52
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
From: Kershaw, South Carolina
No I don't. He said maybe I just need to pick one and finish it and then move on to something else.
 
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:40 AM
  #6  
WALFORD'S 56's Avatar
WALFORD'S 56
Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 1
From: oh
I know what you mean. I love pickin and have opened up alot of doors full of stuff. In Florida I found a trans-am under 4' of clothes and crap. I think we all have intentions of finishing projects but life gets in the way!!
 
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 10:18 AM
  #7  
GreatNorthWoods's Avatar
GreatNorthWoods
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 8,813
Likes: 13
From: Littleton, New Hampshire
Originally Posted by Julies Cool F1
Does anyone ever finish them all?
Nope, but he who dies with the most toys wins!
 
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 11:52 AM
  #8  
firstrider's Avatar
firstrider
Logistics Pro
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,773
Likes: 169
From: Pt.St.Lucie , Fla.
Club FTE Silver Member

Some of us do finish projects . Completed a 1974 Dodge Van for the ISCA World of wheels car show circiut in 1983 . That feeling of accomplishment was awesome .Did very well with it in shows and ISCA competition . Hdd 40 1st place results by the time I was 40 in '92 .
The irredecent orange /gold pearl with candy apple tangerine flames paint job was so bright sun glasses were almost required to view it . Had 26 yds of orange crushed velvet in a diamond tuck pattern interior with 1382 buttons . I know for I made all of them & they were all real .
A 1971 balanced/ bluepinted 340 with around 400 h.p. powered it . Ran 14:30 in the 1/4 mi. It weighed 4300 lbs.The only things I did not do were the chrome plating ( even the drive shaft ,trans pan , oil pan ,pedal assembly and freeze plugs were chrome ) , the paint and balance the rotating assembly .I had major input /final word in the design of the flames These are pics of pics . All I have left
I had some of the most memorable times of my life with this vehicle .The places we trucked to , the most outrageous parties & sights one only could appreciate by being there and some things you would not believe . Alot of good friends met and awards won . It was traded in on a 1993 Dakota in '93 with all the tricks .Still have it / 46k miles on it . It is one of 100 made in '93 in the silver /white fade color and the specific options . Under the hood is a Magnum 318 and it WILL haul the mail .
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-7

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 12:16 PM
  #9  
firstrider's Avatar
firstrider
Logistics Pro
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,773
Likes: 169
From: Pt.St.Lucie , Fla.
Club FTE Silver Member

More Flame 1 /Phase2 pics
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:38 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE