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Hello Toni, very good job. I am now also in the process of derusting and priming the fenders. I will weld the rust holes and leave the dents. so no filler. It's fun to see how the Ford takes shape.
How many hours did it take you for the fenders? greetings Bernd |
Hello Toni, your did you weld the fenders. where can I get these sheet metal parts for the fenders. ? At carpenter only half is in stock.greetings Bernd
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Originally Posted by bernd61hd
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Hello Toni, your did you weld the fenders. where can I get these sheet metal parts for the fenders. ? At carpenter only half is in stock.greetings Bernd
Also you might want to PM 52Merc on this as I think he still has a set for sale the last time I messaged him. Cheers, -Anthony |
hello, i got some for the front fenders today. Are already on the way to me. For the cabin I get the corners from Carpenter. then comes to me with the big package. What I didn't find are sheet metal parts for the rear fenders. Are there any on the market?
Greetings Bernd |
i just redid my 51 f3,i know how much work you have done.it looks good,be proud of it.
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Originally Posted by bernd61hd
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hello, i got some for the front fenders today. Are already on the way to me. For the cabin I get the corners from Carpenter. then comes to me with the big package. What I didn't find are sheet metal parts for the rear fenders. Are there any on the market?
Greetings Bernd
Originally Posted by switchman
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i just redid my 51 f3,i know how much work you have done.it looks good,be proud of it.
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Originally Posted by tonyguns
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I have thought about the stock suspension being rough, but my thinking was that I will actually have a 16 ft trailer behind it once in a while, so I'll have to see how it rides, so how does 6 handle weight in the bed?!
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02/10/2022 Update
Funny how such a small part of the truck can take such a long time to restore, especially when you're trying to save as much of the original metal as possible. But the running boards ended up taking a full month to restore. One thing you'll see in this update is how I did it, but more importantly how they look once done. Since my original plan was to preserve as much of the original paint as possible, I decided to do the rust remediation, color match them to the rusty boards, then clear coat them. I am not into the rusty petina for this truck, but the running boards just look better preserving their history, dents and all.
Lastly, and not really on my list is that I still have not resolved the emergency brake cable setup yet, so now that I'm done with the front of the truck, I think it's time to get that done before I move onto the bed. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...10b3afb1f0.jpg The rear e-brake cable fab begins https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7a76b28505.jpg In order to start on the e-brake cables, I need to take a step back and pull the drums, which requires pullin gthe axles. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...5c8985be01.jpg As the list shrinks, it also seems to continue to grow. Really trying to get it done. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c9e08e2701.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...f7cb40aa62.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...51b6ef8a92.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...159b155421.jpg They look shinier in pics https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...58eea1beb2.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e1c29e12a5.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2db31fa541.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...da899f2b2e.jpg I added a layer of rubber strip to mitigate friction https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...baf1dd52b5.jpg rubber strip added to each bracket https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...69a5faa6d0.jpg Wet paint. it did not dry this shiny thankfully https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...85d48993cc.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...bacb843dde.jpg used a combination of different spray paints to achieve the same rusty color on the new metal patches. The goal was not to leave as much of the rust in tact. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c117a4aac1.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...ca569d8d70.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...81a0d69c24.jpg the underside of the panels were treated to the obligatory KBS coating. This is the prep step. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...09eeb31d3b.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...3c598c27d4.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...3b4ea8c541.jpg Pound, hammer, grind... repeat. Hit thumb, swear, throw wrench, drink a beer (DO NOT REPEAT) https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2cf312f724.jpg If you try reparing you should clamp them down on each end so they stay flat. As you weld in your patches, they will want to twist. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...bec8c92829.jpg Patches https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...dfbd7c6ff5.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...f360df586a.jpg Just getting them started https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a43f929b5b.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...5343837123.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2ea1b556b3.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...070c147c07.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c65ca2a09b.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...fb0f6f55c8.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...3b5471050d.jpg Crusty and rusty https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...019406e53c.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...b73a7efe8d.jpg Who in their right mind would save this garbage? This guy.... https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a74035d7fa.jpg I hope that old farmer is smiling down on this project as I have dedicated waaaay too much time on saving all his history. :) |
The running boards look real good.
Is the Meadow Green on the wheels a different shade than the Meadow Green on the body? Or does it just look that way? |
Originally Posted by abe
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The running boards look real good.
Is the Meadow Green on the wheels a different shade than the Meadow Green on the body? Or does it just look that way? |
Running boards look great, and your fixes should outlast us.
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hello, you used these replacement sheets in the running boards. Did you make these yourself or buy them? I have the same problem with the rust? Where can I buy these sheets?
greet Bernd https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1da678d99d.jpg |
Originally Posted by bernd61hd
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hello, you used these replacement sheets in the running boards. Did you make these yourself or buy them? I have the same problem with the rust? Where can I buy these sheets?
greet Bernd |
02/17/2022 Update
This week was quite productive regarding a few of the to-do list items, one of which is how I solved for the E-brake setup. If you don't have a working set of original E-brake components, or you upgraded to a Dana 60 like I did, this is how I got it done. Here's a list of items you will need in order to put this together.
1. 49-50 Shoebox Ford Parking brake cable (ebay):: 8A-2853-C 2. Rear E-Brake components from an 82 era F150 (See pictures) 3. Raybestos left and Right E-Brake cables to the drum :: BC92492 and BC92493 The shoebox ford cable fits right into the stock brake handle, and the retainer under the cab, just like OEM. Where things will change a bit are from that cable to the rear wheels. I hope this helps someone out. I was really pleased at how well the E-brake works. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...ad3f253ba8.jpg Ebay has these cables that will fit right into the E-brake handle and the end clamp under the truck https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...286241f2ca.jpg In the RED BOX is the cable pulling mechanism you will need from the F150, along with the cable retainer bracket. If you have a short bed truck, I don't think you would need to weld the extender bracket on there. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2f1d67755f.jpg These cables were just the right length. I wouldn't have been sad if the driver's side cable was a few inches longer though. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...971dd3768c.jpg 82 Ford F150 cable reatiner bracket https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2eeeba155f.jpg Inner frame Rail reference as to where I drilled the cable retainer bracket mounting holes https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...00f692dc79.jpg Outer frame Rail reference as to where I drilled the cable retainer bracket mounting holes https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...253b20bba5.jpg The shoebox Ford Cable comes out past the cab about 15 inches, right where I think is perfect for this setup https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...ab31db95e7.jpg Arial view of the area this How-To is focused on https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...3bf3c17450.jpg Side view of where the Shoebox fFord cable meets the 82 F150 assembly https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...214fe8270a.jpg Depending on whether or not you have a long bed will determine if you need the extender bracket, or you could research some longer brake cables from Raybestos https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...39bb4aadd7.jpg How it looks from the rear https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...daa9678039.jpg Side view fully assembled |
03/28/2022 Update
As expected, the bed has been a very big project. With the rust, prior accident damage, and years of abuse, I have my hands full. Good news is that while it's not done yet, I have made pretty good progress in the last month from getting it pulled out of the corner of the shop, to disassembly, and now on to fabrication. What I have decided to do was to replace the old wood bed with steel, something that will provide the fram with lateral strength, and hold up to a really good beating. In the pictures you'll see that I have completed a few of these steps, but still a long way to go.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...973664950c.jpg Not sure where to even begin https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...94c2a515b8.jpg What it looks like fresh out of the corner of the shop https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...0da4a8785b.jpg To say the truck was half done before this bed might have been a stretch https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...cb6fdbf46c.jpg To say this brace is mangled is insulting other parts of the truck that were genuinely mangled. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...12c14016c0.jpg Old henry ford wood still in there https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a56cd2f19a.jpg much rust and wood rut packed in here https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1feef55c48.jpg Maybe I can order one of these new on Rock Auto..... No? https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...05795c14b4.jpg Ughhh where do I even begin https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...3b51b3baf2.jpg Soooo much work before this is even close to done.... it's easy to get discouraged https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...62aec75ddd.jpg The shop foreman teaching her assistant proper hammer technique https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...0e74fe1171.jpg The assistant shop manager doing some metal work https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...541c474f88.jpg Patching the bed rail https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...4bd1279ad4.jpg Finished the rail patch https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...d7d12b9290.jpg This is what dirt and rotted wood will do when packed between two pieces of metal - Bed rails removed https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...8dd85ae330.jpg More rot damage https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...6fd160f975.jpg Getting the new lower brace bolted in https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...cfcd580f86.jpg This fabricated lower brace should help keep the rear bed panel from warping too much again from use https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...cf602efcc4.jpg Fits good https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...f5e1d05f72.jpg The brace is in and looking like it will add some much needed strength https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...97bd135284.jpg Bolted into place for rigidity https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...0f20d256f5.jpg This was so weak and mangled, I am surprised it came back out straight https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...3450742728.jpg Fits like a glove https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...0ec743b186.jpg Bottom spot welds fro extra strength https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e2912174c9.jpg Patch panel tack welded in https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...cccb0a285a.jpg The inside also seal welded https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...9466f2aa56.jpg Rust remediation welding ground smooth https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...ef19ff11f3.jpg This is the donor scrap of metal I got from the local metal scrap yard https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c3b04dfcc7.jpg Getting the width set properly https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...9fb0a86b02.jpg Rear bed beam leveled and lined up. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c850d305f1.jpg Each hole is sleeved with metal tubing to add additional strength https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...948cd312ef.jpg Levelling the center beaams by using a metal straight edge to get the angle right https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1bab28b85b.jpg Angles cut https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...f84afaccc6.jpg Ready to begin drilling the bolt holes https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...eb3be5ca3b.jpg I used 2x2 1/8 inch steel tubing, crazy strong. This beam needed to be bevel slotted to accomodate for the hump https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e696aeabcb.jpg What you see on the front beam are some locating tabs, so when I take the frame off and re-assemble it to the bed sides, it slots back onto the fram for ease of installation https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...71603ade9e.jpg overhead view of the base of the bed completed https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...56cfcf136f.jpg I used the original metal bed fram rails with the new steel bed cross braces https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...cd063dde42.jpg I added some cross bracing to add some lateral strength to the rear of the frame |
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