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Mackhils makes reproduction pickup beds and parts. According to their catalog, the 48-late 50 bed did not have lower side plates. The late 50-52...
Tex was one of my favorite writers in the hot rod world. He had a way with words that drew you into the story or article and kept you interested...
Did you run into Elpolacko at the swap meet?
Squirrel, What you say is true; however, not everyone has your skill and/or experience to properly maintain a single chamber master cylinder brake...
The line in the sand is blurred for many reasons, one of them is safety. Traditional rods, when built years ago, had a single chamber master...
I'm in squirrel's camp. It depends on what I'm building. The current project, the '48 F1 pickup fits the HAMB "traditional" definition to start...
We Yanks do not forget our Aussie and Kiwi cousins who sacrificed with us to defeat tyranny.
T-man, Forgot to mention that there are upgrades to the Dakota brakes using stock Dodge D150 rotors and calipers. That way you can have more...
T-Man, Steve is doing the second generation of Dakota. My 48 F1 is the very last of the first gen. He has the Dakota cross member parts drawn up...
Kirk, What's the skinny on Bob Herda's 999 streamliner? Who restored it? Where is it on display? Etc.?
When I started my F1 pickup build, I looked at Chassis Engineering for their bolt-in IFS system. It is good quality stuff. And then from the HAMB,...
Scotty, Have you posted over at landracing.com? Surely, someone over may know of this guy. Its another place to check.
Amen, Brother! Preach it so we all understand. Most of the new paints out on the market are water-based. November election is coming. Are you...
Steve, I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better after the accident.
I've always liked your plan ahead for future projects attitude. As with all projects, exact measurement is critical to get it plumb, straight and...
Steve, Air arc was the best choice. Gouge out the welds leaving the base metal. Since the "yard with a TV show" did the work, maybe they could do...
I like your truck and that you use it to tow. Is that your Featherlite trailer? How do you like it? I'm considering getting one for my self to...
Engine classes run from AA 501 cubic inches (8.21 liters) and over down to K which is 30 cubic inches (0.5 liter, 500 cc). Some car classes don't...
Tell Jerry, I'm jealous that he is there and I couldn't come along. I have to clean up the rental house to get it ready to rent. NEXT YEAR,...
I'm with Bib. I had Elpolacko put one of his Dakota cross members in my 48 Ford F1. I was able to pick up an entire front clip from an 87 Dakota...
I like your attitude about your truck and the way to build it - YOUR WAY. You'll fit in here O.K. The Elpolacko guy mentioned a couple of posts...
Will you tell my wife you found a use for 30 year old junk? She is always after me to throw away my junk. Its not junk, I just haven't found a use...
Berky, Call Frank at the So-Cal Arizona Speed Shop. Link to their web page here: http://www.so-cal-az.com/ Frank has been in the hot...
Starboard, I paid $3200 for my complete 48 F1. It includeSd the original cab, and front sheet metal, a 50-52 bed and rear fenders, and the...
Starboard, Yes, Annapolis, MD is a ways away from AZ. For your and my truck, a parallel leaf rear suspension is great and the ride will be similar...
The Dakota parts are built for a small or mid-size truck which is your F1. Steve has one under his F100 Unibody and has them under countless other...
As a daily driver, you are going to want comfort and reliability. Crate motor will get you the reliability. For the transmission, T-5. Do a search...
I take it you haven't seen the pictures of his helve hammers? More art work that doubles as useful tools.
Our good friend Elp has to do some non-traditional work on occasion, to keep the doors of the shop open. You can follow him daily on that evil...
And for this very reason, fellow HAMB members, is why we MUST continue to educate our neighbors, friends, family, people we meet at car shows,...
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