The Ford Barn

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

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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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Cody_1948 · 03-04-2014, 06:48 PM

Darn nice 52, love the color

Heard · 03-04-2014, 08:09 PM

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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

03-02-2014, 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

03-19-2014, 06:51 PM	#39
Grandadeo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jensen Beach, FL Posts: 565	Re: 52 F-1 Panel Great Panel. Keep posting those progress pics. I'll start doing the same next month on my '48 Panel. Lee __________________ Salt Is Good... Mk 9:50