my 48 project

[Nickabocker]

ok i just started my 1948 ford f1 pickup project. In the project i plan to

upgrade:
6 volt to 12 volt
front disk brakes
change the rear end from the stock rear end to a mustang rear end (direct bolt on)
painting the truck two toned (Terquiso and black.....more to come on htat soon)
Front chrome brakets and chome bumper
raer chrome brakets and chrome bumper
new tail lights
Dakota Digitel Dash Panel

thats just a part of what i want to do.
I've started to sand the truck down and i've begun to prime the body

Nick

[71 LONG BED]

[Nickabocker]

http://s4.photobucket.com/albu.....interval=3 here are some pics of the truck will add more as i go along

Question:
Do you know where they mount the master cylinder for these older trucks?

Answer:
Down by the manuel transmission under the drivers side floor panel on the frame
Nick

[71 LONG BED]

Question:
Do you know where they mount the master cylinder for these older trucks?

Answer:
Down by the manuel transmission under the drivers side floor panel on the frame
Nick

That's why the brake pedale goes throught the floor and not through the firewall.
Sounds like your haven' fun!!

By the way, your link doesn't work.

[Nickabocker]

http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/nickabocker/48/ ok try that link
Nick

[71 LONG BED]

Not a bad looking truck.

[Galaxie64]

What kit are you using for the front brakes?

BTW, gotta love the "benches" the front fenders make

It is eerie how similar yours and mine are right down to the color. I will have to get my pics up this evening.

[Nickabocker]

i'm thinking of useing teh kit that blue oval sells.... its on the first page of there magizine i beleave

Nick

[Big D's 69]

I love those fat fendered Fords.

[FLATBEDFORD]

THat's a cool old truck. Check out this link, http://www.fatfenderedtrucks.com/ . Those were always my favorite vintage of Ford truck. I've recently developed an appreciation of the bumpside. If I could ever afford it, I'd like a '48 or '49 F3 or F4.

[dduude]

I have been idle for awhile. Just came back on and noticeed your truck that you working on . When I lived in Texas I had 26 trucks. Mostly 48 thru 52 there is a lot of interchangeable parts . You probaly already know but your truck has a 53 and up bed . Also the 48s had a stainless steel grille cover over the grille bars. The 49/50 had a painted grill I have decided to get my self another '48..... Sacramento Vintage Ford has the correct grille bars at a reasonable price. I have parts books and repair manuals for your truck and will lend a hand for reference if needed. I also have some handles and a few trim parts if you need them. Dude!!

[Nickabocker]

ok i thought i saw a link on here for people with original flat 6 engines....does anyone know where to get parts for this engine?
226

Nick

[dduude]

Try www.inliners.org . What are your plans for your flathead.???

[Nickabocker]

i'm thinking of keeping it orignal now....so if someone wants a 302 (running so previous owner says will test for you) i got and also have 289 a runnning (same as other engine no exaust manifoilds thoe) if someone wants

Nick

[Galaxie64]

Kanter has rebuild kits for them but I know some things like thermostat housings are hard to find, looks like no one makes them.