Recent content by av8tor_jim

Thank you all for the advice, options, and parts places. I've heard enough now to try and keep it all stock. This truck will be an around-town grocery gitter, so the drum brakes should work fine (my drums are good enough to turn a couple of more times). The gas tank will stay put. You guys are...

Thanks for the fast reply and advice JSeery. My front drums are actually in good shape, though the wheel cylinders all need to be rebuilt. I'd prefer to keep it all stock and original, but I've heard enough advice on converting over to 12VDC and getting the gas tank moved out of the cab...

I'm new here, but need some advice. I'm restoring/rebuilding a 1950 Ford F1, flathead V-8. I'd like to keep it pretty much stock and use OEM parts, except for converting over to 12VDC. 1. Where would I find the best quality/priced OEM parts: steering; suspension; braking; electrical harness...