Recent content by fbi7964

I'm not sure if this link is still working but if anyone knows where I can get brake shoes and maybe the drums for a 51 F-3 please let me know. I was finally able to get one for the front drums off (passenger side) and the pads on the front shoe are down to the metal. I can't get the front...

So here's a new wrinkle!! I decided to change the oil and picked up a Wix filter from NAPA and it won't fit. The one in the canister is a Fram C-4 which matches the one I got from NAPA. The problem is that the new filter won't fit over the center post inside the oil canister!!! The Fram C-4 goes...

That's great information. I'm going to look into this once I get the brakes working properly. This forum is great!!!!

My intention is to only drive it to cruise nights locally. No highway, no hauling or towning. If the car show or cruise in is over 25-30 miles I would just trailer it for ease. I'll start looking for a 4.11/1 ring and pinion that I can use to replace. Is there any chance if I found a wrecked...

Thanks JSeery!!! I'll be back here often as I get the "51" street ready. With the 4:86 gears in the rear does anyone know of a way to change the gears to a more street worthy (not highway - just street) gear without replacing the entire rear axle?

My intention is to keep it as original as possible so I'll probably keep the 6 volt system. I need to go through the brakes to get it streetable. It runs but doesn't stop. I'd like to put a picture of it on my profile but I can't figure out how!!!

I don't see any recent posts so I don't know if this thread is still operational. I recently purchased a 1951 Ford F-3. I have to redo the brakes since the pedal goes all the way to the floor. My question deals with the gears. Since this is a 3/4 ton truck it's geared either really high or...