just bought a 52 f1 SO EXCITED to get started
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just bought a 52 f1 SO EXCITED to get started
I just got a 52 and can't decide if I should go all original or not I have never had this problem trying to decide how to build a truck but I never had one this old. My favorite has always been the 78 but I have found a new favorite
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Welcome to the forum!
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Originally Posted by 76f350spercamprspeal
Welcome to FTE, Best Damn Forum EVER!
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Here's How to Post Pictures:
1. Login to FTE.
2.Click User CP (In the Top Left Hand Corner)
3.(On the Left, There will be a list, The 5th Option Down, will say "Pictures & Albums) Click That.
4.Then, Click Add Album, Enter a title, and description, if ya want to.
5. Click Upload Pictures, Then click Browse, Locate the Files of your truck. (You can add 3 files at a time)
5. Click Upload.
6. Add a description to the individual pictures, then click save.
7. Add more files if ya want.
8. Click The Picture you want to post, it will give you two codes at the bottom, Right Click The Second one (It say's BB Code, Then Say's [IMG]http:blahblahblah...[/IMG])
Then, Once that is highlighted, Right Click, Then Copy, Then Paste it into your post.
You can add up to 30 Images in one FTE Post.
If, Ya need any help, Don't hesitate to ask.
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Originally Posted by old_dan
You can also go to the "Garage" tab and start an album right here on FTE. After you post pictures to an album, we can look in your album, but you'll also be able to "insert a picture" by pasting in a link to the picture in your album.
It seems awkward, but whenever you "insert a picture" to one of these threads, the forum is looking for the picture somewhere on the web (which is always available) rather than from somewhere on your hard drive (which isn't always available).
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Originally Posted By Jolly Roger Joe
Welcome to FTE!
Go to Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket and sign up for a free account. Then create an album for your truck. Upload any pics you want to post on FTE to that album. Have this album open on your computer when you want to post pics on FTE.
While you're making a post on FTE, select the pic you want to post from your Photobucket album. When the large version of the pic is open, right mouse click on it and select "View Image Info". The image info will be highlighted and will look something like this:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ghtsafter1.jpg
Copy that highlighted info (right click / copy).
When you have the spot in your post where you want the pic to be placed, select the "Insert Image" icon at the top of the post (looks like a mountain) and paste (right click / paste) the image info you copied in the highlighted box (just shows "http://" when it opens).
Your pic will be placed in the post.
Hope that helps.
Here's a tutorial Bob put together: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/67...-pictures.html
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Originally Posted by 76f350spercamprspeal
Welcome to FTE, Best Damn Forum EVER!
------------------------
Here's How to Post Pictures:
1. Login to FTE.
2.Click User CP (In the Top Left Hand Corner)
3.(On the Left, There will be a list, The 5th Option Down, will say "Pictures & Albums) Click That.
4.Then, Click Add Album, Enter a title, and description, if ya want to.
5. Click Upload Pictures, Then click Browse, Locate the Files of your truck. (You can add 3 files at a time)
5. Click Upload.
6. Add a description to the individual pictures, then click save.
7. Add more files if ya want.
8. Click The Picture you want to post, it will give you two codes at the bottom, Right Click The Second one (It say's BB Code, Then Say's [IMG]http:blahblahblah...[/IMG])
Then, Once that is highlighted, Right Click, Then Copy, Then Paste it into your post.
You can add up to 30 Images in one FTE Post.
If, Ya need any help, Don't hesitate to ask.
Quote:
Originally Posted by old_dan
You can also go to the "Garage" tab and start an album right here on FTE. After you post pictures to an album, we can look in your album, but you'll also be able to "insert a picture" by pasting in a link to the picture in your album.
It seems awkward, but whenever you "insert a picture" to one of these threads, the forum is looking for the picture somewhere on the web (which is always available) rather than from somewhere on your hard drive (which isn't always available).
Quote:
Originally Posted By Jolly Roger Joe
Welcome to FTE!
Go to Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket and sign up for a free account. Then create an album for your truck. Upload any pics you want to post on FTE to that album. Have this album open on your computer when you want to post pics on FTE.
While you're making a post on FTE, select the pic you want to post from your Photobucket album. When the large version of the pic is open, right mouse click on it and select "View Image Info". The image info will be highlighted and will look something like this:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ghtsafter1.jpg
Copy that highlighted info (right click / copy).
When you have the spot in your post where you want the pic to be placed, select the "Insert Image" icon at the top of the post (looks like a mountain) and paste (right click / paste) the image info you copied in the highlighted box (just shows "http://" when it opens).
Your pic will be placed in the post.
Hope that helps.
Here's a tutorial Bob put together: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/67...-pictures.html
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From: Jefferson City, MO
Welcome to FTE! We love pictures.
Actually they will also help in determining what to do with your truck. Some trucks almost insist on staying original, but others need some love and that's where the darkside comes in.
I tend to lean toward the stock side of the spectrum.
Did I mention that we love pictures?
I see you are from Missouri. Where are you located. I'm right in the center of the state in California, MO
Just checked your album. It looks like it needs a lot of love. Is it mostly surface rust? What are your plans for it? daily driver, weekend cruiser, show queen...
Actually they will also help in determining what to do with your truck. Some trucks almost insist on staying original, but others need some love and that's where the darkside comes in.
I tend to lean toward the stock side of the spectrum.
Did I mention that we love pictures?
I see you are from Missouri. Where are you located. I'm right in the center of the state in California, MO
Just checked your album. It looks like it needs a lot of love. Is it mostly surface rust? What are your plans for it? daily driver, weekend cruiser, show queen...
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 3,793
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From: Austin
Hey Robbie,
Welcome Aboard! So what are you thinking? What's your plan?
Our 1950 had been "upgraded" in the '70's so we didn't have an original
drivetrain to work with making it easy to decide on upgrading it with a few modern conveniences. A few thoughts below:
o If you want to do over '50 mph you will want to change the rear axle to
get better highway speed gearing. The (2) popular choices are a Ford 9
inch axle out of F100's or a Ford 8.8 inch axle commonly found in
Explorers & others. (There are specific years to look for).
o Dual Chamber Master Cylinder - These trucks came with a single chamber master cylinder. For safety's sake you will want to move to a
two chamber design so all your brakes don't go out at once.
(A lot of folks also add disc brake kits up front to improve braking).
o If your steering is loose or "wobbly" you may want to upgrade the
worn out steering box with a newer design to get tight steering. A lot of guys use a Toyota box that is almost a direct replacement for the original.
o A lot of effort but a very popular upgrade is the Front Suspension.
Tons of articles on different paths for this one. Seems like a Jag IFS or crown Vic is the salvage yard route or an after market Mustang II design
IFS. This one is a lot of work - personally I'd see if you can get it driving & see how it runs. You can refurb. the existing suspension as a solid alternative.
Good luck over there! Tell us a little more when you get a chance. Does it have an engine/trans?
Ben in Austin
1950 F1 (351W/AOD)
Welcome Aboard! So what are you thinking? What's your plan?
Our 1950 had been "upgraded" in the '70's so we didn't have an original
drivetrain to work with making it easy to decide on upgrading it with a few modern conveniences. A few thoughts below:
o If you want to do over '50 mph you will want to change the rear axle to
get better highway speed gearing. The (2) popular choices are a Ford 9
inch axle out of F100's or a Ford 8.8 inch axle commonly found in
Explorers & others. (There are specific years to look for).
o Dual Chamber Master Cylinder - These trucks came with a single chamber master cylinder. For safety's sake you will want to move to a
two chamber design so all your brakes don't go out at once.
(A lot of folks also add disc brake kits up front to improve braking).
o If your steering is loose or "wobbly" you may want to upgrade the
worn out steering box with a newer design to get tight steering. A lot of guys use a Toyota box that is almost a direct replacement for the original.
o A lot of effort but a very popular upgrade is the Front Suspension.
Tons of articles on different paths for this one. Seems like a Jag IFS or crown Vic is the salvage yard route or an after market Mustang II design
IFS. This one is a lot of work - personally I'd see if you can get it driving & see how it runs. You can refurb. the existing suspension as a solid alternative.
Good luck over there! Tell us a little more when you get a chance. Does it have an engine/trans?
Ben in Austin
1950 F1 (351W/AOD)
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Still has the 215 6 cylinder. And 3 speed on the column it she has never had anything done to it she has been sitting in a field for who knows how long. And I bought it for $250. I want to have a daily driver out of it. trucks like that weren't ment to sit in the shop. Was thinking about putting a 302 in but have found out the 460 will fit. So maybe now thinking a go fast daily driver. With the old 79's that I have had it was no problem they get the 460 and stay stock looking.
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Why do so many people put the Chevy 350 in these old trucks is it just cause they are cheap and easy to find
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Welcome, I think youll find that on this site folks run the gammit from pure stock, to full custom, so you will have suport nomatter what you decide to do. If your truck is safe to drive I think its always a good idea to drive it awhile, the truck will tell you what it wants. If it isnt safe, you could do things that will need to be done like brakes steering ect. Its your truck so do it your way. Alot of guys go with mustang 2 front ends,and love em, while I stayed with the stock front axel, and I love it. One thing you can do is click on peoples name and go to any albums they may have in there personel section, to compare different options. No matter what you decide to do, you are in for alot of enjoyment and fun. Im looking forward to watching your project. Congrats on your new truck.
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Welcome - Keep the Flathead
The first thing to do, even before you decide what you want is to tear it all apart - Put the parts in different (Having a bumper beside the brake drums) places - Look at all the pictures of other builds and crop the picts so it just shows what you like (Orange mirrors) one you get all the pics put them in a slide show and watch them every day (Random order) - Then to speed your build give yourself a concussion to fog your memory about the past five years.
The above procedure is designed to add 10 years (Average build time) with out even breaking a sweat.
Enjoy your Truck - Go Flathead
The first thing to do, even before you decide what you want is to tear it all apart - Put the parts in different (Having a bumper beside the brake drums) places - Look at all the pictures of other builds and crop the picts so it just shows what you like (Orange mirrors) one you get all the pics put them in a slide show and watch them every day (Random order) - Then to speed your build give yourself a concussion to fog your memory about the past five years.
The above procedure is designed to add 10 years (Average build time) with out even breaking a sweat.
Enjoy your Truck - Go Flathead
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Still has the 215 6 cylinder. And 3 speed on the column it she has never had anything done to it she has been sitting in a field for who knows how long. And I bought it for $250. I want to have a daily driver out of it. trucks like that weren't ment to sit in the shop. Was thinking about putting a 302 in but have found out the 460 will fit. So maybe now thinking a go fast daily driver. With the old 79's that I have had it was no problem they get the 460 and stay stock looking.
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Hold onto that excitement. If you rebuild anything but a 302/W, enthusiasm drops quick when you start shelling out large amounts of money to engine part vendors. Then more money to a machine shop. By then your budget has done been blown. From here we can go up to the previous post involving a sharp blow to the head.
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215 6
Welcome - Keep the Flathead
The first thing to do, even before you decide what you want is to tear it all apart - Put the parts in different (Having a bumper beside the brake drums) places - Look at all the pictures of other builds and crop the picts so it just shows what you like (Orange mirrors) one you get all the pics put them in a slide show and watch them every day (Random order) - Then to speed your build give yourself a concussion to fog your memory about the past five years.
The above procedure is designed to add 10 years (Average build time) with out even breaking a sweat.
Enjoy your Truck - Go Flathead
The first thing to do, even before you decide what you want is to tear it all apart - Put the parts in different (Having a bumper beside the brake drums) places - Look at all the pictures of other builds and crop the picts so it just shows what you like (Orange mirrors) one you get all the pics put them in a slide show and watch them every day (Random order) - Then to speed your build give yourself a concussion to fog your memory about the past five years.
The above procedure is designed to add 10 years (Average build time) with out even breaking a sweat.
Enjoy your Truck - Go Flathead
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