Recent content by 100550dvr

Great! Ill take one or even two (for a spare). How much and how do I pay you? I'm located in Owatonna, MN 55060.

Let me know if you have a spare tire carrier nut. Appreciate taking the time to look!

Thanks for the input. Anything is possible...not sure what the thread configuration is. If there was sufficient demand for this part and the cost was realistic, it would be easy to replicate using a CNC Turning Center with live tooling. Programming would be simple. I have three (3) of them. But...

I am having great difficult sourcing the original nut used to retain the spare tire carrier to the F1 frame. I know they are not being reproduced, but feel there must be some sitting around waiting for a new home. I have attached a photograph of what the nut looks like. If you have some you...

I am in the final stages of restoring a 1950 Ford F47 (Canadian built) pickup truck and still need the following: 1) Signal Stat 800 Series Turn Signal Switch in very good to excellent condition. 2) An F47 Service and Parts Manual. Even good, readable copies would be welcomed. 3) An F47...

I have been searching for an under frame spare tire carrier to complete the restoration of my 1950 F47 (Canadian) truck. My question is why is it so difficult to source the carrier and mounting hardware? None of the normal vendors have it available. No demand? I assume the carrier was eventually...

I am looking to purchase an under frame spare tire carrier and mounting hardware in very good condition to complete the restoration of my 1950 F47 truck. Any help is much appreciated.

I am restoring a 1950 Canadian-built F47 truck. The recent post regarding the color of the Ford logo letters on hubcaps was very interesting. My truck came with four beat up hubcaps that are unique in shape. I could not locate reproductions, so I restored them to as new condition. The Ford logo...

I hate to show my ignorance, but on the F1 what was the original factory location to secure the braided ground strap from the battery? I can not find any accurate information in the service manual. It appears every photograph either cuts off the braided strap from the view or every installation...

Forgot to ask this question in my last post: how are the two defroster hoses secured in an F1 or F47 pickup truck? These hoses were missing when I purchased my restoration project. Is there some type of clamping device? I have what I consider to be the most authentic hoses that I can source for...

Work on restoring our 1950 Ford F47 Pickup Truck is progressing. While adding coolant to the engine for the first time, we discovered a small crack in the temperature sender boss on one of the heads. I believe we successfully addressed the crack with the use of Seal-Lock. While refilling the...

Canadian heads have the words MADE IN CANADA in raised letters on the head. That's why I would like to keep it.

I am restoring a 1950 Canadian F47 Truck. The engine was completely overhauled by a builder in the Twin Cities. Adding coolant to the system for the initial start, we discovered a crack in the head temperature sender boss area. Photographs attached. Never noticed this crack before. The plug...

I own a manufacturing company, am 67 years old, married for over 34 years, have an understanding wife, still working 50 hours per week and have very little downtime. I live in Owatonna, Minnesota. Not exactly cheap to construct (the glass was over $600), but life is short. Drive it like you...

During the summer months here in Minnesota, I have a 1950 F1 Pickup as part of our backyard decorations. It has been cosmetically restored and is stored in a heated building beginning in early Fall. I originally wanted to build a street rod using the engine, but that did not happen. As an...