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I need to replace my truck bed and rear fenders on my 51 f1. Could someone recommend a vendor for these parts? Thanks in advance.

Is there any vendor who sells the fasteners for the front clip? Hood, fenders, grille, splash pan for a 1951 f1?

1951 f1

I am trying to rebuild my steering box. The sector roller bearing has a small spot where the metal shows some galling. I think replacing the roller bearing is beyond my capabilities. Is there anyone on the barn who does this work?

I used a seal puller to remove mine.

I am attempting my first flathead engine build. When I put in the first piston I noticed this slot on the dome head. From what I am reading I think it might be a fire slot? Not really sure. If it is a fire slot I guess I have it facing the wrong direction. Appreciate any help. Thanks.

Rebuilding the steering box on my 1951 f1. My worm gear looks to be just fine. However, the sector gear looks like some metal has "flaked off" in a small section. I am assuming that this should be replaced? When replacing with a new pin does it need to be swaged? Looks to me like that is...

These were removed from my 1951 f1 a long time ago. Unfortunately they were not tagged and now I do not know where they go. Hoping someone ca Thanks in advance.n help.

This belongs on my 1951 f1. I have no idea what or where it goes

wheels are 7 inches bead to bead

I have been looking for a wheel that isn't as wide. Only wheels I have found in a 15 or 16 inch diameter are 6 or 7 inches wide unless you get into a fairly expensive wheel. I would like to know what other people are using for wheels as this is an area I know very little about. Trying to...

Looking at installing 15 x 7 wheels with 4 inch backspacing on my 1951 ford f1. Has anyone used wheels with these same specs? I want to make sure that they wont hit the fenders when making a turn.

On a 1951 5 star cab are there one or two different style hood trim clips that hold the moldings? I can only find a single style to order but there were two different styles on the back of my trim pieces.

I am on a waiting list at Mid Fifty for an upper shoulder belt mount that would fit on my 51 f1. They have no actual date as to when this new product will become available. At this point I am considering just going with lap belts. Curious to find out how many others are using lap belts only...

Getting ready to order wheels and tires. Planning on ordering whitewalls which are a little pricey. I am curious what most people are doing for their spare. Do you have a cheap tire for the spare or purchase a 5th whitewall if that is what you are running on?