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Originally Posted by Ratty51F1
(Post 17979202)
Rimrock F1
I read through the whole thread and caught that you said your tire size was 255 60R16 and included a pic of the rear fender just after it went on... but also I remember you said the front tires were smaller but I can't find what their size was? I like the stance on your truck and I 'm trying to pick tire/wheel/wheel back spacing/rear axle flange to axle flange measurement now on my 51 and I am wondering if you would be so kind as to list what your tire/wheel/wheel b.s. is and any rear end width data you may have? After doing some searches it seems there are always several members dealing with this very conundrum at the same time and after seeing how nice your truck came out it probably help more than a few of us from ordering wrong tire/wheel combos/rear end combos. Thanks for your time. Front flange width 59.5" and track 59.5" Rear flange width 61.5" and track 62" Hope this helps. Mike |
Originally Posted by BlueOvalRage
(Post 17980033)
Hey, Rick, just out of curiosity, why did you d3cide to go with a ‘53-‘56 crossmember instead of a ‘48-‘52 unit? I saw it mentioned a few times through the build, but never saw where you mentioned why. |
Thanks for the info! And, uh, sorry about confusing your name with your buddy's! :o
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Hope this helps. Mike This is why the first thing I did after buying the 51 was join an appropriate forum |
Originally Posted by Ratty51F1
(Post 17986501)
Yes Sir it does, Thank you VERY much!!
This is why the first thing I did after buying the 51 was join an appropriate forum |
Originally Posted by Ratty51F1
(Post 17986501)
Yes Sir it does, Thank you VERY much!!
This is why the first thing I did after buying the 51 was join an appropriate forum This forum was an immense help to me when I was building Belle. Even with all the help there are always things you come across where the answer is illusive. |
Originally Posted by Rimrock F1
(Post 16892900)
Because I used a front suspension from a 53-56 F100 when I made a slight turn into a driveway and hit a bump the front tires would just touch the inside of the fenders. I change the front wheel backspace from 3.75" to 4" and they don't rub now. Someones going to get a nice pair of wheels.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...51fccfcbe4.jpg I think the only thing I would do different is to go with manual brakes. The power is OK but not necessary. Because Belle has the stock pedals you can't rest your heel on the floor when braking. The harder you are on the brake the more your weight transfers to the brake pedal starting a cycle that continues until your eyes pop out. |
Soft pedal
One time I mounted the rotors with the bleed screw on the bottom instead of on the top.:confused:
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Originally Posted by Fordycouv
(Post 18622746)
One time I mounted the rotors with the bleed screw on the bottom instead of on the top.:confused:
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I am starting to research adding A/C to my 48 and really like the way you were able to hide your hvac box. What model vintage air box did you use?
Thanks! |
Originally Posted by Rimrock F1
(Post 14957859)
I bought Belle sight unseen a couple years ago for my wife. We have enjoyed driving her as is while we accumulated the parts needed to make Belle a classic truck with modern running gear.
Fortunately my wife's plans and mine were the same so conflict (I would loose) has been minimized. We bought the best truck we could afford. This has already saved us countless hours repairing damage and rust. Plans for Belle: Modern engine, we chose a Ford coyote as the cost was close to what we would pay for a good 302 with fuel injection. 5 speed transmission, Tremec New front suspension, we went with a TCI custom IFS for 53-56 trucks (required modification). New rear suspension, TCI 4-link. Ac, Vintage air Put the interior and exterior back to a close to original as is practical with our other goals. This includes upholstery, wheels and correct colors. We will not be painting Belle other than correcting some of the colors and painting the fenders. We have been working on her for a couple months now so I figured it was a good time to state a build thread. I will put photos in the next post. I have documented as much as possible, If there is something you would like to know more about I am happy to share. |
Originally Posted by JUSTBROKEIN
(Post 19746911)
why did you go with the front suspension kit for the 53 to 56, isnt it wider?
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where did you get the radiator and condenser / fan
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Originally Posted by Gicknordon
(Post 19364752)
I am starting to research adding A/C to my 48 and really like the way you were able to hide your hvac box. What model vintage air box did you use?
Thanks! I know this reply is over a year old, but life gets in the way sometimes. I used a Vintage Air Gen II compact with air, heat and defrost. https://www.vintageair.com/builder-s...%20II%20Compac |
Originally Posted by JUSTBROKEIN
(Post 19825603)
where did you get the radiator and condenser / fan
https://www.griffinrad.com/inc_resul...rd&model=Truck |
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