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What are your opinions on max RPM for a fresh 8BA engine? I have a 1950 F3 4 speed, not sure what rear axle ratio is other than I'm sure it is original. I can cruze comfortably at 60+ MPH. However, am I over winding the motor at that? It'll do more, there is plenty of power, but I do have to...

My door window has come loose from the bottom rail and that let's that rail bind up against the side rails. All of this needs to be rebuilt with new seals. But really don't have time for that now. I haven't tried pulling that bottom rail off but wondering if anyone has a temporary fix...

As I continue this journey of getting my 50 F3 drivable. I wonder what you are all doing for seat belts? I assume finding used. But what have you found to work the best? How are you mounting them? I plan to keep the original bench seat. So I figured I would put 3 sets in. You doing shoulder...

I have forever been resigned to the fact that the sun or weather had taken all paint off any exposed metal on my 1950 F3. The entire truck was / is a rust color with a rusty texture. Today just in a whim I took a nylon brush to it to clean up the area around the gas fill spout. Loan behold...

What are you all using for rear wheels on original brake drums. Today I bought a set of 17" later model 8 hole rims only to learn that they are a larger diameter hole pattern by about 1/2". I have the original rims but the are split rims and nobody wants to put tires on them anymore. I thought...

I have a 1950 F3 and the radiator is leaking mostly where the top tank connects to the coils. Seems to be several places along that area. Any recommendations for where I could take it for repair? Preferably somewhere I can drive it. I assume shipping would be difficult & expensive. I am in...

Saw this on market place so thought I would share it here. Seems like a great deal for someone looking for a restoration project. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1608008129278375/permalink/3755029427909557/ Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Is there anywhere I can get original replacement ignition switch and door lock? My ignition switch I'm pretty sure is not original and I have no idea where the door lock key is anymore. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

I drove my truck today for the first time in over 30 years! It drove great! But the speedometer was bouncing all over the place and making a loud vibration noise. I remember it not be reliable before so didn't get to concerned about that. Finally it stuck at 0 and the needle is all...

What is the key to bleeding and adjusting brakes? I have all new cylinders and new lines. I have blead all the lines again by pumping 3 to 4 pumps at each wheel. Going to need to get more brake fluid to do more. Brakes are adjusted so there is just slight drag when spinning wheels. Still...

I have four old water pumps for 8BA motors. Two I know did not leak when the were last used but that was 30 years ago. The other two I don't know except that they are all free. Is there any one that rebuilds these that would be interested in them? Or are they truly just scrap iron. I hate to...

Hi guys, does enyone rebuild OEM turn signal switchs? Or does anyone have parts for them? I would really like to keep the original with wheel for the return to off. It doesn't look like the new aftermarket have that. Maybe that doesn't work anyway. Any suggestions. Sent from my SM-G973U...

Hi guys! There's probably a hundred strings on this topic but this is easier LOL. What do you all recommend for 6V headlights? I want LED but I see a lot halogen kits on Amazon. Ideas? Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Does anyone have a diagram of the rear axle and brake assembly for a 1950 F3? I need to replace the wheel cylinders and would like to have an idea what I'm getting into. Edit Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

This will probably go down as one of the silliest questions... Does anybody have a picture or instructions on how the clutch pedal spring goes? I'm pretty sure I have the right one but do not see anything obvious of where it hooks up. There would be one right? Likewise, is there an external...

What kind of grease/oil am I supposed to use in the fan bearing assembly? Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Guys I'm afraid to ask this question. Should I be able to feel play in my 5 speed transmission input shaft? Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

How do I know how to line up the distributor in my 8BA? I have the pin lined up with the dimple on the front pulley. Should the rotor point to #1 position on the cap? Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

I discovered today that exhaust manifold bolt holes are stripped out. What have you all done to fix that? Drill and retap with 7/16? Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

I've painted my rebuilt red. I have a set of Vanpelt water pumps to put on it. What color should I paint them? What are the torque specs for the bolts? Should I put sealer on the gaskets? Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk