Recent content by 53F250

So how do we get him shut down for good - or take possession of what in the shop?

Has anyone started legal proceedings on Flathead City?

Hate to have to say it, but I'm finally resolved to the fact that I'm going to have to take legal actions and file consumer complaints to help others avoid the same experience.

Anybody get an engine yet? Mine should be done soon.

When we spoke yesterday I was told my engine would be complete by end of month. I plan to pay in person on completion and drive away with the engine crated up and ready to drop at shipper. Flights are relatively cheap these days in the lower 48. I’ll keep you posted as to the reality of the...

Was that this year or last?

Keep us posted as to what you explore. I too have an engine rebuild deposit and promised deliverable. I still want to believe Gary will do an amazing job. Yes, he is hard to get a hold of and yes he can fall behind schedule, at the same time I've also been working to find parts and these babies...

So far we have deciphered the Month and Day off the plate. Guessing the year. Wasn't sure if in 1953 the trucks were built before the model year like today or during the model year. Based on your insights maybe this was built 12/12/1952? Unfortunately, the original color was baby blue (Glazier...

Could it be possible that ford used whatever they had left to leverage existing inventory since the Flathead production was over? Meaning since this truck was built in December 1953 - maybe they just used an 8BA because they didn't have anymore 8RT's on the assembly line?