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    Looking for Engine Rebuilder close to Kentucky

    Thank you for the info. I'll contact both of them. Mt Sterling is not too far from me.
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    Looking for Engine Rebuilder close to Kentucky

    Looking for a machine shop to rebuild my 46 flathead V8. I’m in south central Kentucky. Looking for places in surrounding states. Any help is appreciated. It’s been at two different places for a year at each place.
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    46 Stake truck rebuild

    I had to special order the radiator. Just came in about a month ago.
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    46 Stake truck rebuild

    Couple year update. Had back surgery right after my last post. Waited a year to do any lifting so I could heal up. In 2024 I got 6 new tires. 7.50x20 on the front and 8.25x20 on the rear. Towards the end of last year I ordered a new radiator from US radiator. Just finished up putting new brake...
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    Looking for an Engine Buildier in Kentucky or Surrounding States

    I'm a member of the V8 Club but been on ford barn longer. I'll have to look at the magazine and find a member. Someone else gave me their info and I've called twice but no answer. I'm going to emai them.
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    Looking for an Engine Buildier in Kentucky or Surrounding States

    Looking to have the engine out of a 46 ford truck rebuilt. I'm in south central Kentucky close to Bowling Green (Off insterstate 65) . Haven't had any luck finding anyone. Engine stayed a year at one place and I had to go bring it back home. Didn't know if anyone could give me any...
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    What Size Truck Tires for 1946 1.5 ton???

    I looked at Miller tire. Called down to the tire shop that is close to where i work which is 50 miles from the house. They could get 7.50 and 8.25 for $400 each mounted. Talked to a buddy who lives about 2 hours from me. He said he had a set of 4 8.25x20 that a neighbor gave him. Said he would...
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    What Size Truck Tires for 1946 1.5 ton???

    What brands are the best to buy in the 7.50 and 8.25 size? Talked to the local tire shop near me and they have a brand called Vee Rubber.
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    What Size Truck Tires for 1946 1.5 ton???

    What brand are you tires? Do you buy them locally?
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    What Size Truck Tires for 1946 1.5 ton???

    Looking at getting tires for my 46 1.5 ton truck. Has 7.50x20 in the front and 8.25x20 on the rear. What size came on the truck originally and what size if everyone running?
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    46 1.5 Ton Truck Wheel Cylinder Line Adapter

    It screws into the front wheel cylinder of my 46 ford 1.5 ton truck. Then the rubber brake hose screws into it.
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    46 Big Truck Transmission Rubber Mounts ???

    took 30 minutes to clean all the dried up grease and oil off with a flat screw driver. Had some small rocks that made it about as hard as concrete to get out. Its exactly like it how everyone here has posted. thank you!!
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    46 Big Truck Transmission Rubber Mounts ???

    Trying to figure what rubber mount Ford used in a 46 1.5 ton truck. has the 4 speed with the emergency brake on the transmission. Have a picture of the two old rubber mounts along with the new one that I was told was the original one. The new one has metal incorporated in it. Also included a...
  14. J

    Big Truck 2 Speed Rear Axle Parts

    Have a 46 Ford 1.5 ton truck with the 2 speed rear axle. Has anyone come up with a replacement for the old vacuum shifting for the 2 speed axle?
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    52 Motor in 46 Truck Water Pump Problem

    The correct bellhousing came with the engine. Thought the 46 flywheel would work on the 52 motor. My 46 engine is locked up due to a little antifreeze leaking into one cylinder. I thought about making brackets for the car water pumps so I could use the pumps on the 52 engine.
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