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1972 F750 Fire Truck - Need Info for a Restoration
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on restoring a 1972 Ford F750 Fire Truck and could really use some guidance from those with experience on these older rigs.
First, I’m trying to track down a fuel pump for the 391FT engine. Does anyone know where I might find one, or if there’s a reliable modern substitute that would work without too much modification?
I’m also planning to replace the master cylinder and would appreciate any advice on the removal process on the heavy duty trucks. If anyone has done this before, are there any specific challenges I should expect? And where would you recommend sourcing a quality replacement part? I am also looking to replace the particular fender mounted turn signals and standard cab lights used on the heavy duty lineup.
This project is especially meaningful to me—my great grandfather actually donated this truck to the Appalachia Volunteer Fire Department back in 1973 through his Ford dealership, so I’m trying to do the restoration right.
I’ll likely be active here as the project progresses and really appreciate any help or direction you all can offer. Thanks in advance for your time and knowledge! How it looked after sitting since 2002 roughly.
[img alt="Front end view on the truck.
Still displaying the original "]https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.ford-trucks.com-vbulletin/1560x1170/img_5108_fa55fcae0b2f4de4df04b8b38f72c7c4d3dfc754. jpeg[/img] Front end view on the truck. Still displaying the original "Appalachia Volunteer Fire Dept. Engine 36".
Still looks good after all these years. Don't know about the fuel pump but the brakes are not anything special. So std replace/bleed procedures apply. Plan on replacing all the rubber hoses to the wheels and axle. Along with all the wheel cylinders. Hopefully your lines are still good.
@ztrain Welcome to FTE. There is a forum just for large trucks everyone here just has baby trucks compared to yours. Large Truck - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
You should post a picture of your warranty plate in the large truck forum, and someone will decode it for you. You should be able to get a fuel pump at any parts house. The brakes are a different story those parts will depend on how the truck was ordered and the axle capacities. Also, you need to get on e-bay and get at least a chassis manual for 1972 since Ford used a bunch of different brake systems on medium duty trucks. I used to own an F600 that had Hydrovac brakes when those things are working, they are great when they aren't they will make you pull your hair out.
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