Hello Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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Hello Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Howdy,
I'm a Ford nut too. I presently have a 1990 Ford and have had several from the 70s to the 90s. My last truck was a 1997 that got totalled about 3 years ago. It was my baby. I am currently lookin at a 1948 Ford 1 1/2 ton truck to restore or rod out. I also have access to a '48 1 ton. Both are in excellent shape (good body, glass, running gear, etc...) QUESTION IS: Am I better off stickin to the original frame and motor, or findin a new chassis and startin new. I guess it all comes down to if I want a bigger truck, all original, or make it a rodder. If I ditched the frame, what would mate up with the least amount of headache? If I stuck with the frame, then what?, new axles, new motor, ???? I am torn both ways. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!
I'm a Ford nut too. I presently have a 1990 Ford and have had several from the 70s to the 90s. My last truck was a 1997 that got totalled about 3 years ago. It was my baby. I am currently lookin at a 1948 Ford 1 1/2 ton truck to restore or rod out. I also have access to a '48 1 ton. Both are in excellent shape (good body, glass, running gear, etc...) QUESTION IS: Am I better off stickin to the original frame and motor, or findin a new chassis and startin new. I guess it all comes down to if I want a bigger truck, all original, or make it a rodder. If I ditched the frame, what would mate up with the least amount of headache? If I stuck with the frame, then what?, new axles, new motor, ???? I am torn both ways. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!
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Welcome! 
I feel your pain. Post your question in our tech forums where you can reach the ones who know. Click on the Forums tab at the upper left and scroll over the choices. I suggest this one: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum41/ Lots of help in there and the folks are friendly.
Stop by your state chapter and see what the local buzz is. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum189/
I feel your pain. Post your question in our tech forums where you can reach the ones who know. Click on the Forums tab at the upper left and scroll over the choices. I suggest this one: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum41/ Lots of help in there and the folks are friendly.
Stop by your state chapter and see what the local buzz is. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum189/
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