Recent content by Sparky97

Don't forget to check out Stu's info on the split rims "widomaker". Google it for more info.

Welcome. You have a good group of people here to help you out. Post some pictures as you go. Don't have any experience with 51 and 52 but am getting my feet wet with a some 48-50 Merc M68's. Good luck.

Thanks everyone for the great info. I'll keep looking and hoping someone out there has the codes.

Does anyone have modern paint codes for 1950 mercury everglade green and roanoke green. Thanks

I have 2 questions: 1.Does anyone happen to have or know where to get a manual for a Borg Warner T87 transmission. 2. Has anyone ever removed the emergency brake drum from a larger truck T87 ****** and transformed the output shaft and cross member mount to make it a direct bolt on for a 48-50...

Thanks, been through it. Nothing truck looking in that size. I talked to Stu and he mentioned on line which is what i am doing but was looking to see if anyone in the forum had found anything modern that may apply.

Guys, Looking for some ideas on either radials or bias ply tires which would look like the originals off a 1950 F3 size 8 x 19.5????

I came across this on ebay. Don't know anything about him http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-F1-F-1-Steering-Box-Column-48-49-50-51-52-Rebuilt-New-Restored-100-Hot-Rod-/321171106471?hash=item4ac74a2aa7:g:qpIAAOxynapRiwFu&vxp=mtr

I here you. I drove an old fire truck and missed 1st gear on the down shift. Had to pull over and start again

I am trying to post some pictures but am having a hard time. Is this the proper transmission for the year truck?

Once again guys, thanks to all of you for the help. Just about finished the tear down on the 1950 Mercury M-68 (F3). I am trying to identify the transmission out of it. There is currently a PTO mounted on the ****** that I would like to remove as I am putting the original box back on the...

Thanks alot guys. Much appreciated

does anyone know how to, or get replacement glass etched with the ford logo???? Thanks

Does anyone know the proper accent red color code for the 1948-52 Mercury truck hubcaps, hood, emblems and grill accents. thanks

Guys, Does anyone know the correct engine color for a 1950 Merc M68 pickup and where to get it. The truck currently has a blue EAC motor. Would that be correct? Thanks, pb