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  1. TobbyT

    What did I just buy ?

    I believe I need some professional help. In more ways than one !! I purchased what I believed was a 1948 F-2 or F-3 truck. I have found most of the serial numbers and believe I have most of them decoded. But this Frame number is giving me fits. I've looked for 3 days and now I give up. I...
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    Need Help with ID Plate Info

    I've found a 1951 Ford Custom Fordor Sedan off in the woods. It's been there a very long time. It's a mess to say the least and will take a lot of work to get her out. I'm looking for help decoding parts of the ID Plate. I've been able to find some info but not all. I hope the "Production...
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    Difference in F-2 and F-3 brakes ?

    What’s the difference between the F-2 and F-3 brake pads and cylinders? I’ve got my old 1950 F-3 running very good. I’ve taken her out and run her through the gears. Everything seems to work just find except for the brakes. It’s a good thing I live in good ole flat Mississippi.Down shifting...
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    Under Dash Toggle Switch

    The dash wiring on my 1950 F-3 is a total mess. I see a small toggle switch on the underside of the dash, near the starter button. Is it for the dash lights ?
  5. TobbyT

    Cracked Block

    I’m not one for making recommendations but I may start. Long story short, I bought a 1950 Ford F-3 with no history. I got it home and found the block was crack and pumping water from #3 cylinder. I mean a lot of water. I got it running but only with no water in the block. I bought a bottle of...
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    Would You Swap Transmissions ?

    I have what I’ve been told is an all original 1950 F-3. Everything in the drive train seems to be correct for the year and is working. It has a 4 speed Non-synchronized transmission. I have a BORG-WARNER T87D-1 synchronized 3 speed transmission removed from a 1948 HD Ford. If you had the chance...
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    I’m Stoked !!

    I’m Stoked !! I got to drive my 1950 F-3 truck for the first time. Did I say I’m STOKED !! :D I had to overcome a few problems before we hit the road. Seems the fuel Tank is gunked up so I had to improvise and temp tank. Then the fuel pump will not provide enough fuel pressure. I strapped the...
  8. TobbyT

    Fuel Tank Gunk

    You see I bought this 1950 Ford F3 and I have no history on this truck. I suspect my fuel tank has a lot of that nasty, stinky, black, tar like gunk in it from old gas. This gunk has clogged up the fuel pump screen and has coated the collection bowl. Is there any way to clean this gunk out of...
  9. TobbyT

    Exhaust Valve Caps

    Why would Ford put a cap on this Valve? It must have some purpose. I've never seen a valve with a cap before. Without the cap, the exhaust valve is about 1/8 inch shorter than the intake valve. It's the same length with the cap on. I'm having engine trouble on my 1950 F-3. I pulled the intake...
  10. TobbyT

    What are these brackets?

    Below is a picture of some brackets under the hood of my 1950 F-3. They are located on the driver’s side fender wall. Can anyone tell me what they are for? I assume they maybe for a jack of some type. :confused:
  11. TobbyT

    Cracked Block

    Well it looks like my new 1950 F-3 has a cracked block. Has anyone every used any type of Cracked Block repair stuff I see advertised that comes in a bottle on a flathead V8? The reason I ask, this is a new truck and I’ve never driven it. I have no idea what condition the brakes...
  12. TobbyT

    1949 Ford F3

    I got my new 49 Ford F3 home yesterday. I have a couple of questions about the new truck. 1. The Serial# is 462504. Does anyone have an idea if it a 49, 50 or 51 ? 2. What should be the top speed of an F3 ? When I got it home, I found it no compression in #2 & 3 and #5 & 6 cylinders. I'll...
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