Info/Pics 1948 to 1952 Ford F1 Trucks

Here are the complete build pics from my 51, from bare frame to the completed truck.
Fatman MII, bone stock 289,C4,8 inch rear with 2.79 gear, 22.2 mpg running the A/C.

http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x175/45Shooter/?start=60

 

that is a good looking truck you got there, congrats

 

I just came across this photo. Great job! I am building a 1952 F1. What motor and trans did you use? It looks like a perfect fit.

E.B.

 

Here's my 48 in progress. So far it has a 2" chop, sbf, tremec trans, and air suspension.

 

Does anyone know if 1948-1950 trucks fender wells were painted the body color or painted black from the factory?

John

 

As far as I know they were black. The inner fender panels would have been one of those generic pieces stacked in a pile next to the assembly line and just bolted in as the trucks came down the line. It would have been a nightmare to make sure the panels were painted to match each truck coming down the line.

 

2nd truck is mine. I bought it off eBay a few years ago.

 

here is my 52

 

Nice truck INVICTA!!! I like the color combo. I have a spare stainless steel windshield trim if you're interested.

 

The Black Chopped and Channeled was built my friend Tim Gowett in Woodlake Calif "Gowett Speed & Custom".

 

Thanks 51PanelMan I have one hanging up in the garage, I just haven't tried to put it on yet.

 

Thanks for sharing everyone.

 

Our '49 we picked up a couple months ago. It is now being readied for the road (brakes, engine swap, general clean up/frame painting) so we can hit some cruises next summer.

 

As is the F3 (heavy duty 3/4 ton) The F4 was Ford's advertised 1 ton.

 

Picked up my 52 on Sunday, too busy to break into it yet with the holidays, but after the new year, it's on.

 

Please help I have 48f1 p/u stock rear 6cyl 4spd need to change out 427 gears in rear,its a spicer/Dana 41. 18423.I want to put 354 or lower gears in,any help would be great,thanks train

 

The easiest thing to do is swap in a pre-'73 F-100 9" rear axle. It's basically a bolt in. You'll have to either weld new shock mounts or find a set of spring perches from a '48-52 F-2. You might also need a longer transmission yolk.

http://fatfenderedtrucks.com/rearaxle.html

 

Great thread, Here is my build in progress 50 with a 51 front clip.

 

Nice. Looks like you have F2-F6 front fenders.

 

I've got a '50 F2 and am searching for some good rear fenders. Can you tell me if the rear fenders on F2s are the same from 48-52?

 

F-2/F-3 rear fenders are the same from '48-52 for the 8' Express boxes. Unlike the F-1, Ford didn't dramatically change the boxes in the mid 1950 model year. The Express had the raised side panels from the early '40s to '52, the F-1 boxes had flat sides starting in the mid '50 model year. Rear fenders also changed in mid '50 for the F-1 with the elimination of the notch to accommodate the raise panel. The only difference I've seen in the Express box is the shape of the inside wheel bump, and this didn't affect the fenders. My original box on my '49 F-2 had round bumps, the box I replaced it with had oval shaped bumps. I've had at least 5 '48-52 F-2/F-3 trucks and it doesn't seem to matter what year the truck is because other than the box I am using I haven't had a truck with the oval bumps. Ford didn't seem to follow much of a construction procedure, they seemed to used whatever was closest to the assembly plant and whatever was cheapest to get. The was being used as a trailer when I got it so I don't have any idea what year it was used on.

If you're not aware there are two differences between F-1 fenders and those used on the Express boxes. Smaller wheel openings, like the front fenders, and the Express fenders are narrower to accommodate the wider box.

 

Here is a picture of my 52. Front fenders are primered now, glass is in. Been working on this with my dad for three years now....... looking forward to putting some black paint on it... or blue.....

73 camero clip
lowered front and rear
fuel tank in rails
302 with a few extras (intake, carb, headers, decked)
C6
10 bolt chevy rear
49 hood
chrome grill

 

I like the truck. Id like to see more pics

 

Hi I am restoring a 52 F6 and in need of front fenders, I noticed you have a 51 and 52 F2 and F3. The fenders to my knowledge are the same from F2 to F6 for51 and 52. Would you be able to help out with any fenders to buy or put me in touch with someone who has some. Thanks.

 

Love this thread!

 

Here is mine, just picked her up a week ago.

 

Just had the truck painted! Used ppg bc/cc. Turned out really nice. Now for putting it all together.

Going to run smoothies with a small center cap but cant decide on black with cap and beauty ring or red? Whats your thoughts?

Thanks

 

Looks good! Correct color too.

 

This it what I drive on daily basis during the summer, a 1948 F-1 with a smallblock and a th350. I found it advertised here at HAMB, brought it from Tucson Arizona and got it registered in Sweden in July 2012. It is by no means a show car, but I'm continuously improving it to be a good and reliable driver.