Buy this '51 F-3?

[19Fordy]

Buy an F-1 - a much more enjoyable truck to own, maintain and drive.

[Coco]

That is so great! Thanks expavr

[Ken Crans]

Coco, if your from Lexington ,Ky. their is tons of trucks in the south... I lived in Tenn. for a year and couldn't believe how many are still around down there. Especially in Georgia, Tenn and Ky. Keep looking..

[Coco]

FortyNiner I just realized I had a message from you. I think I responded but I'm not sure! Haha! Still learning to navigate here! Thanks for the info, I will look into FTE

[big job]

Originally Posted by FortyNiner

If you were looking for an F1, keep looking. The F3's have non-syncro trannys which means double clutching and a very acquired skill to successfully down-shift. They will never cruise at 60MPH unless loaded on a trailer and have the ride comfort you would expect of a vehicle designed to haul close to a ton.

The trucks from that part of Minnesota are north of the salt line, I believe. But $5000 is about the value of a restored F3. Add to that about another thousand for shipping - this is located well off of any beaten path. There are more user friendly trucks to be found for $6000.

Ah don't know about that, I had and have many 51s 1952s F3,4& F6; and all
have Warners T 98 sycros. Infact a F3 in the shop now with Warner trans T98.

[GB SISSON]

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I actually like the t9 crash box. Bulletproof solid tranny. Once you learn it, it becomes second nature. And your wife or kids never ask to borrow it to pick up a yard sale find.