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sgonzalez812

10-17-2017 09:37 AM

New to the Forum - New to Restoration

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Good morning everyone, just wanted to introduce my self. My name is Sergio and I have embarked into a restoration project for a F68 Ford (1949). Will be restoring the car in Miami (looking forward for the cooler months). I am sure I will be accessing the forum fairly often in the near future. I have attached photos of the car. Looking forward to trade notes with the forum members.

TonyM

10-17-2017 09:56 AM

Re: New to the Forum - New to Restoration

Welcome to the FordBarn.

RalphM

10-17-2017 10:01 AM

Re: New to the Forum - New to Restoration

Welcome to the Barn!
Looks like a good solid candidate for restoration.
There have been several F1 restorations shown on her, so I'm sure you won't have any trouble finding help/advise.
And remember one thing, we love pictures!

rotorwrench

10-17-2017 12:42 PM

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You found a Canadian type. These are similar to the US built F3 type but some things are different. The Canadian ones generally have a different transmission unless that one has later transplants. The cab & bed look pretty good. Welcome on the Barn.

sgonzalez812

10-17-2017 02:53 PM

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Thanks for the welcome, here are more pics.

JSeery

10-17-2017 03:18 PM

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Welcome to the Barn! Looks like a fun project. Here are the photos right side up.

RalphM

10-17-2017 03:27 PM

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I didn't notice it was heavy duty. Do you have all the pieces? Having a complete vehicle is always a big cost saver when doing a restoration. That and doing most of the work yourself.

sgonzalez812

10-17-2017 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RalphM (Post 1540601)

I didn't notice it was heavy duty. Do you have all the pieces? Having a complete vehicle is always a big cost saver when doing a restoration. That and doing most of the work yourself.

Yes, I have all the pieces, I stripped it so that I can send it to sandblasting.

Ford Freak

10-17-2017 04:15 PM

Re: New to the Forum - New to Restoration

Welcome aboard ! Lots of good info about trucks on here .

39portlander

10-17-2017 07:23 PM

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Welcome, take all the pictures/angles you can as you dis-assemble the truck, they will be priceless when you start your re-assembly.

Box and label all your small parts/bolts for reference and date the box. Dating the box's helped me remember the sequence/order I took when disassembling.

I would leave the body as is and get it mechanically sound, I love the way it is.

mercman from oz

10-17-2017 07:32 PM

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1508251062
Sergio, Welcome to the Barn with your Canadian Ford F-68 Pick-up.

albertaboy

10-17-2017 10:14 PM

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Welcome to the Ford Barn.

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