The Ford Barn

Mthewrench · 03-01-2014, 11:01 PM

I'm going to start calling this truck Ruffus. I found the name scratched in the headliner. MW

Graeme / New Zealand · 03-01-2014, 11:09 PM

Welcome aboard. Neat panel truck you have there.

GB

Willit Stop · 03-02-2014, 12:23 AM

What ! No rust holes? This is to easy! Very nice!

Ray Balukas · 03-02-2014, 04:30 AM

Great looking Panel! You are in the right place for info. Ray

Mart · 03-02-2014, 04:49 AM

Hi MW, welcome to the Barn!

I like that panel of yours, would you like to give a little roundup of what you have done/are doing/intend to do?

Mart.

BILL WZOREK · 03-02-2014, 05:44 AM

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WELCOME, The answers are here all you need to do is ask. NICE FIND !!!

Bruce in southern OH · 03-02-2014, 06:58 AM

Great truck, welcome

1952henry · 03-02-2014, 07:07 AM

Welcome, fellow 52 owner!

TStiles · 03-02-2014, 07:56 AM

Great to gave you aboard!

felix37 · 03-02-2014, 08:16 AM

Nice panel truck! And welcome aboard! I think you will like it better over here.

Talkwrench · 03-02-2014, 09:38 AM

Hello and welcome from the other end of the world.. I know someone who lives out your way..

DadsForty · 03-02-2014, 10:11 AM

Welcome. Nice truck.

moonshine runner · 03-02-2014, 11:26 AM

Welcome to the Barn! Love the panel.

Kevin

Cecil/WV · 03-02-2014, 11:41 AM

That truck could reside with mine. Welcome.

LuckyFordGuy · 03-02-2014, 11:51 AM

Welcome nice truck O love it Rog MN

Shadetree · 03-02-2014, 01:19 PM

Welcome aboard! We ♥ F-1's here!

Ken Crans · 03-02-2014, 04:17 PM

Welcome to the Barn. Had 2 F-1 panels. You got a super clean one!! Lot of F-1 guys here. Ken

Mthewrench · 03-02-2014, 09:29 PM

I found it 12/21/11 but paper was from Kansas. I really wanted A Colorado Tittle, seller thought he could get it done, low and behold on 2/22/14 I get a call and it's mine. $2,000 for a running 8ba (3 speed is gone ) but the linkage is all there and a 4 speed sits in it's place. I put wheel cylinders, a master and all the line in. Packed the bearings changed the fluids and as soon as I find a seat I'm going for a drive. It's in way better shape than I thought. I'm going to clean it up and put it on the road. Thanks for the positive replies . I'll have a few more pics. up soon. MW

59ab · 03-02-2014, 10:16 PM

Welcome to the Barn! Like your panel!
Eddie

k-boy · 03-02-2014, 10:25 PM

Welcome, nice panel
K-boy

Mthewrench · 03-02-2014, 10:25 PM

Mthewrench · 03-02-2014, 10:27 PM

Mthewrench · 03-02-2014, 10:29 PM

Thaplumbr · 03-02-2014, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mthewrench

I found it 12/21/11 but paper was from Kansas. I really wanted A Colorado Tittle, seller thought he could get it done, low and behold on 2/22/14 I get a call and it's mine. $2,000 for a running 8ba (3 speed is gone ) but the linkage is all there and a 4 speed sits in it's place. I put wheel cylinders, a master and all the line in. Packed the bearings changed the fluids and as soon as I find a seat I'm going for a drive. It's in way better shape than I thought. I'm going to clean it up and put it on the road. Thanks for the positive replies . I'll have a few more pics. up soon. MW

Man,sounds like you got a heck of a deal!!!
Congrats!

gearhead1952 · 03-04-2014, 01:36 PM

Very nice looking panel. Looks to be really nice in all the tough areas. I have built a couple panels and still have a 51 and a 52. Where in Colorado are you located? Welcome to the barn.

DD931 · 03-04-2014, 02:07 PM

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I have a side shift open driveshaft three-speed transmission that will fit it if you're interested.

Cody_1948 · 03-04-2014, 06:48 PM

Darn nice 52, love the color

Heard · 03-04-2014, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cody_1948

Darn nice 52, love the color

Yep. Agree. That paint should buff right out, don't ya' think?

Mthewrench · 03-04-2014, 10:12 PM

The Greeen is a custom color I'm guessing.... The red you can see is on the firewall and under side of the hood too. Looks like front fenders and grill were black. The paint code on the tag is SS so it's not on the chart I found. The truck started out in Kansas in a small town Water Dept. I would suppose they ordered it Red and Black. Would that make sense? I thought I might just go back to the red with black fenders.
Oh yeah I drove Ruffus to the car wash down the street today. Really need to put an Exhaust on him. WE will be pounding around Arvada real soon. MW

Mthewrench · 03-17-2014, 09:41 PM

I found a stuck intake valve #3 sprayed some penetrant down the guide. Tapped on the valve through the spark plug hole and it snapped shut. Really runs a lot better now. I put up a few more pics. of Ruffus on my page.

Mthewrench · 03-17-2014, 09:44 PM

I put the best windows and latch parts I had back in the OE doors and put them back on the Ruffus where they belong. The paint is flaking off on the bottom of the doors that's bare metal showing not rust. I don't think it will take much to clean it up and paint the fenders black and the rest a close match to the red/orange that shows here and there.

Mthewrench · 03-17-2014, 09:48 PM

The floor looks better than I thought it would now that the junk is out of it.

Vic Piano · 03-18-2014, 05:37 AM

That is a NICE truck.

I'm sure you'll have fun with it. Like Shadetree said, we love F-1's, we have a '51 Pickup and a '53 F-100 Panel Truck.

Barry-ct · 03-18-2014, 09:29 AM

Welcome to the site! That is a fantastic truck and really in superb shape. You got a real deal for that price. I love panel trucks.

billwill · 03-18-2014, 09:36 AM

Shad tree that truck wasnt that clean when it was new Nice truck

Ross F-1 · 03-18-2014, 10:06 AM

Love the peace sign inside the back door!

37coop · 03-18-2014, 01:58 PM

right up my street , love it ...jim.

Mthewrench · 03-19-2014, 06:29 PM

I wanted to thank everyone for the comments. I think the positive attitude here in the Barn is a great reflection on all of you. Thanks again. MW

Grandadeo · 03-19-2014, 06:51 PM

Great Panel. Keep posting those progress pics. I'll start doing the same next month on my '48 Panel.

Lee

03-01-2014, 11:01 PM	#1
Mthewrench Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	52 F-1 Panel I'm going to start calling this truck Ruffus. I found the name scratched in the headliner. MW Last edited by Mthewrench; 03-17-2014 at 09:53 PM. Reason: Made a change.

03-01-2014, 11:09 PM	#2
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Hello Welcome aboard. Neat panel truck you have there. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

03-02-2014, 04:30 AM	#4
Ray Balukas Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Deerfield N.H. Posts: 294	Re: Hello Great looking Panel! You are in the right place for info. Ray

03-02-2014, 04:49 AM	#5
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,747	Re: Hello Hi MW, welcome to the Barn! I like that panel of yours, would you like to give a little roundup of what you have done/are doing/intend to do? Mart.

03-02-2014, 05:44 AM	#6
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Hello Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) WELCOME, The answers are here all you need to do is ask. NICE FIND !!!

03-02-2014, 12:23 AM	#3
Willit Stop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Eureka Calif. Posts: 968	Re: Hello What ! No rust holes? This is to easy! Very nice!

03-02-2014, 06:58 AM	#7
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Re: Hello Great truck, welcome

03-02-2014, 07:07 AM	#8
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,618	Re: Hello Welcome, fellow 52 owner! __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

03-02-2014, 07:56 AM	#9
TStiles Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kitsap Peninsula, Western WA Posts: 276	Re: Hello Great to gave you aboard!

03-02-2014, 08:16 AM	#10
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	Re: Hello Nice panel truck! And welcome aboard! I think you will like it better over here.

03-02-2014, 09:38 AM	#11
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Hello Hello and welcome from the other end of the world.. I know someone who lives out your way.. __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

03-02-2014, 10:11 AM	#12
DadsForty Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 23	Re: Hello Welcome. Nice truck.

03-02-2014, 11:26 AM	#13
moonshine runner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Webb City, Missouri Posts: 349	Re: Hello Welcome to the Barn! Love the panel. Kevin __________________ "Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently". Henry Ford.

03-02-2014, 11:51 AM	#15
LuckyFordGuy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MN. Posts: 325	Re: Hello Welcome nice truck O love it Rog MN

03-02-2014, 01:19 PM	#16
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	Re: Hello Welcome aboard! We ♥ F-1's here! __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.

03-02-2014, 04:17 PM	#17
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: Hello Welcome to the Barn. Had 2 F-1 panels. You got a super clean one!! Lot of F-1 guys here. Ken

03-02-2014, 09:29 PM	#18
Mthewrench Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Re: Hello I found it 12/21/11 but paper was from Kansas. I really wanted A Colorado Tittle, seller thought he could get it done, low and behold on 2/22/14 I get a call and it's mine. $2,000 for a running 8ba (3 speed is gone ) but the linkage is all there and a 4 speed sits in it's place. I put wheel cylinders, a master and all the line in. Packed the bearings changed the fluids and as soon as I find a seat I'm going for a drive. It's in way better shape than I thought. I'm going to clean it up and put it on the road. Thanks for the positive replies . I'll have a few more pics. up soon. MW

03-02-2014, 10:16 PM	#19
59ab Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville,Alabama Posts: 247	Re: Hello Welcome to the Barn! Like your panel! Eddie

03-02-2014, 10:25 PM	#20
k-boy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 22	Re: 52 F-1 Panel Welcome, nice panel K-boy

03-02-2014, 10:25 PM	#21
Mthewrench Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Re: 52 F-1 Panel

03-02-2014, 10:27 PM	#22
Mthewrench Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Re: 52 F-1 Panel

03-02-2014, 10:29 PM	#23
Mthewrench Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Re: 52 F-1 Panel

03-04-2014, 01:36 PM	#25
gearhead1952 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Julesburg, Colorado Posts: 714	Re: 52 F-1 Panel Very nice looking panel. Looks to be really nice in all the tough areas. I have built a couple panels and still have a 51 and a 52. Where in Colorado are you located? Welcome to the barn.

03-04-2014, 02:07 PM	#26
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	Re: 52 F-1 Panel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a side shift open driveshaft three-speed transmission that will fit it if you're interested.

03-04-2014, 06:48 PM	#27
Cody_1948 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MI Posts: 211	Re: 52 F-1 Panel Darn nice 52, love the color

03-04-2014, 10:12 PM	#29
Mthewrench Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Re: 52 F-1 Panel The Greeen is a custom color I'm guessing.... The red you can see is on the firewall and under side of the hood too. Looks like front fenders and grill were black. The paint code on the tag is SS so it's not on the chart I found. The truck started out in Kansas in a small town Water Dept. I would suppose they ordered it Red and Black. Would that make sense? I thought I might just go back to the red with black fenders. Oh yeah I drove Ruffus to the car wash down the street today. Really need to put an Exhaust on him. WE will be pounding around Arvada real soon. MW

03-17-2014, 09:41 PM	#30
Mthewrench Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Re: 52 F-1 Panel I found a stuck intake valve #3 sprayed some penetrant down the guide. Tapped on the valve through the spark plug hole and it snapped shut. Really runs a lot better now. I put up a few more pics. of Ruffus on my page.

03-17-2014, 09:44 PM	#31
Mthewrench Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Re: 52 F-1 Panel I put the best windows and latch parts I had back in the OE doors and put them back on the Ruffus where they belong. The paint is flaking off on the bottom of the doors that's bare metal showing not rust. I don't think it will take much to clean it up and paint the fenders black and the rest a close match to the red/orange that shows here and there. Last edited by Mthewrench; 03-17-2014 at 10:04 PM. Reason: Added text.

03-17-2014, 09:48 PM	#32
Mthewrench Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Re: 52 F-1 Panel The floor looks better than I thought it would now that the junk is out of it.

03-18-2014, 05:37 AM	#33
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 52 F-1 Panel That is a NICE truck. I'm sure you'll have fun with it. Like Shadetree said, we love F-1's, we have a '51 Pickup and a '53 F-100 Panel Truck. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

03-18-2014, 09:29 AM	#34
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: 52 F-1 Panel Welcome to the site! That is a fantastic truck and really in superb shape. You got a real deal for that price. I love panel trucks. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

03-18-2014, 09:36 AM	#35
billwill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: capemaynewjersey Posts: 653	Re: 52 F-1 Panel Shad tree that truck wasnt that clean when it was new Nice truck

03-18-2014, 10:06 AM	#36
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: 52 F-1 Panel Love the peace sign inside the back door! __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

03-18-2014, 01:58 PM	#37
37coop Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: kent , u.k Posts: 519	Re: 52 F-1 Panel right up my street , love it ...jim.

03-19-2014, 06:29 PM	#38
Mthewrench Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	Re: 52 F-1 Panel I wanted to thank everyone for the comments. I think the positive attitude here in the Barn is a great reflection on all of you. Thanks again. MW