My new 48 F-1

[Cody_1948]

Great truck brother, ill call ya here in a few,
P.s may I share you're photos ?

[Firepower flyer]

Looks like a great truck,I have a survivor 50 f1.I did most of the stuff you mentioned,interior,wiring brakes seals ect I drive it to work everyday rain or shine.I put it away when they start salting. I enjoy it more than my shiny show cars.
Good luck,keep updates
Joe

[chap52]

Make it safe and drive that puppy. The greatest enjoyment comes when you get the looks and comments from folks who come up to you in a parking lot to see the it up close.
Most of us have been "tinker'n" on our vehicles for quite awhile. (9 yrs here). I would hate to get it totally finished because then I would have to find another one to start all over with.
Great looking truck, enjoy the 4 speed before you swap it out. Double clutching is becoming a lost art, kinda like talking on a smart phone.

[Steves46]

Great looking truck and hope you enjoy many years with it.

[GreenMonster48]

Congrats on the purchase! F-1's are the best!

[Vanspeed]

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Hey guys, where was the horn located on these trucks? I had my hood open yesterday and I was looking but it appears it is gone. Where does it mount? Is it hard to find a replacement horn? pics would help.

[cmbrucew]

My 50 F1 mounts in front of the radiator, drivers side, to the U frame.
Bruce

[southfork]

I've got a 49 F1 pickup that has the Ford flathead 6 engine with a light duty 3 speed tranny behind it. I am wondering if a Flathead V8 will bolt in where the inline 6 now resides, or if I would I have to install a different bell housing etc. for the V8 engine?

The Flathead 6 could probably be made to run, as it turns over with the starter, but the V8 is just a bit more appealing to me. Don't the inline 6 engines get any respect these days?

[kegmon]

Originally Posted by southfork

I've got a 49 F1 pickup that has the Ford flathead 6 engine with a light duty 3 speed tranny behind it. I am wondering if a Flathead V8 will bolt in where the inline 6 now resides, or if I would I have to install a different bell housing etc. for the V8 engine?

The Flathead 6 could probably be made to run, as it turns over with the starter, but the V8 is just a bit more appealing to me. Don't the inline 6 engines get any respect these days?

I'm doing the same to my '51 F1 and am wondering the same thing.. the 226 is very tired so I'm rebuilding an 8BA for it. Probably a subject worthy of a new thread altogether.. I'll probably rebuild the 6 after I get the 8BA swapped in. I think the 6 is still a good motor, just a little more difficult to find parts for and less sexy is all...

[satelite]

Great find. I am loving mine. Take your time and do it right, it will be well worth it.
Don in SC

[Vanspeed]

So is in front of the radiator correct? There is a bracket there that is broke off. Driver side.

[Chris]

My old 51 F-1 had a 4 speed and I liked driving it...however I did pick up a 1952 four speed as they were fully syncronized but never swapped it in

Good looking truck!

[Vanspeed]

good info there Chris, I didn't realize the 52's were fully syncronized. How hard was it to find? I may want to go that route if I could find one.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Vanspeed

good info there Chris, I didn't realize the 52's were fully syncronized. How hard was it to find? I may want to go that route if I could find one.

I had bought a 52 F-3 for some parts and my good friend Bob Pike informed me that starting in 52 they went full syncro. So I really do not know how hard they are to find. I also had a three speed out of a 6 cylinder truck I thought about installing (mine had an I6) but got laid off and I regretfully had to sell it.

[Clem Clement]

LOVE IT!!! You can't buy patina that deep. As you have said, I redo the mechanicals and wiring Be sure to refresh the brakes: DOT 3 loves to drink water. A few coat hangers and your tailgate will be just fine.

Save them PATINAS!!!!!!!!!!

[Vanspeed]

She is fighting me at every turn. Every bolt I turn breaks, everything I buy for it doesn't fit. Removed the tailgate in anticipation of the new one and all 4 nuts that are a caged nut broke off inside the stake pocket. Gotta love working on old cars or this would drive normal people crazy!

[49fordv8f4]

The bracket you have in front of the radiator on the drivers side is should be the horn bracket. The horn hangs vertical with the trumpet down. The bracket should be almost triangular with three bolts holding it on. The horn is the same as the '42-'47 trucks but the bracket is different. Your horn bracket will bolt on to the earlier horn.
Mark

[Vanspeed]

Today a couple of thing actually went well. The door latch mechanism on the passenger side was rough, the door handle on the inside did nothing. I took it all out and took the latch apart. There is a nub that broke off and would not allow the handle to work. After seeing some parts of a stock latch all apart I was able to weld the nub on in the correct shape. Greased it all and put it back together. Works perfectly.

I now have a question regarding the trans swap. I have a line on a complete 3 spd. light duty trans, driveshaft, trans mount and floor cover plate. Is there anyting else I would need? Will the clutch swap over? Not sure what size is in my 4 spd. Any help with this will help a ton.

[Barry-ct]

Horns are easy to find, as mentioned, it's on the drivers side in front of the radiator. It's bolted to the inner skirt and points downward. I a few extra used ones here if you're interested. PM me if you want one.

[Roadster5040]

Nice truck