New member 1949 F1
 

Good evening, Ive posted my trucks info in another thread 1948-1960: 1949/1950 VIN # Cut off but I wanted to introduce myself properly.
My name is Saul, Im 33 yo from Pasadena TX and work in Maritime Logistics.
I am not a really good mechanic per say, Im not a welder but I love classic cars and trucks. I started looking for a cab to build me a ratrod but I found a whole truck instead as you can see from the pics I have a long long way to go but it would be a dream come true to drive this 1949 ford f1 and pass it on to one of my children. The cab floor is completaly gone, the engine doesnt turn but i hope to get that fix. Needless to say I will be asking a lot of questions. (pics taken about 6 months before i actually got the truck)
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...mach1971/2.jpg
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...mach1971/3.jpg
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ch1971/4-1.jpg
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ch1971/7-1.jpg
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...1/SDC14793.jpg
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ach1971/12.jpg
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...mach1971/9.jpg
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...mach1971/1.jpg

Well, from one newbe to another Welcome to the forum!
I joined not that long ago and already I have put to use some of the tips I found here.
The folks on this site are a bunch of great folks and always seem to come through with an answer or two!

My toy is in a bit rougher shape than yours, the cab got a crunch in the roof but I have most of it tapped out but not smoothed. It is a lot of work but when you look at what you've put into it, you get (at least I get ) a reall feeling of accomplishment.
Cheers
Rusty.

Welcome guys, to FTE and the old truck addiction. Enjoy. John

Thank fellows. I hope i can get that engine going and have it all original.

MrMach71, will we get to see pix of the 71 Mach?

Long ago and far away, I had a new '75 Mach 1 MII, my youngest owns a '70 fastback project car and I currently drive an '07 Shelby.....'Stangs rock in any form.

Yes, welcome! Cool truck....love the flames.

Welcome to the forum. Looks like you've got a solid project on your hands!

Welcome!

I once had a parts truck with flames similar to as on your truck.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-...7/DSC05152.JPG

welcome from another 49 owner.

First of Welcome to FTE... I'm glad to see another monkey face saved... The radio looks like a 51-52 and a mounting adapter of the 48-50...

welcome !!! You came to the best site on the net to learn about these old trucks. Alot of smart guy on FTE . I'm not one of them but they helped me build my 51.Looks like you got a nice project too start with. I'M also a mustang guy look at my pics. 67 gt350 fastback shelby clone

It really is in good shape! It's far better than I started with. I'd get it cleaned up and running and start driving it, then decide what to do. A truck that original would be a great candidate for restoration, rather than rodding. Keep active on the forum, all the info you need is here. -Rusty

Hi Saul, I like to welcome you also, it great to see more and more people like us trying to save, restore rebuild and customize these old trucks. Great start there Saul.

thanks. I haven't been here for a while.

So how are you progressing? Plans? Keep the flathead / ditch the flathead, etc? More pictures? Inquiring minds want to know!