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  1. desertplainsman

    Double Clutching '49 F2: Hear me Coming a Mile Away

    Like my father, I actually learned to drive a stick in this very pickup when I was 14 (32 years ago). As a youngster, double clutching came easy, but when I first pulled the restoration back on the road, I ground them gears like I was sharpening an ax! I actually had a neighbor comment that he...
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    '49 F-Series Hood Latch Handle Needed

    Greetings all. I'm looking for a hood latch handle/pin/spring that will match with a '49 F2 pickup. This is not the "dummy" handle ornament that goes on the driver's side of the hood. Please PM me if you have or know of one available. Thanks in advance! Mike
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    '49 F2 Rear Fender Brace Installation

    Hi all! It seems there is always something simple, but seemingly impossible to resolve. I'm having trouble figuring out how/where to install the rear fender braces at the bed/frame. The bed is from Dennis Carpenter, so I'm wondering if it wasn't pre-drilled or something. Does anyone have a...
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    Greetings from a '49 F2 Owner

    Hi all. New here and wanted to introduce myself, and thank everyone in advance for all help/support. I've learned tips and tricks through my restoration, so any help I can offer, I'll gladly do so!
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