1952 Ford F6

Martin's 1952 Ford

We picked up "Faded Rose," a 1952 Ford F-6 (two ton) in Bernalillo, New Mexico this spring. On our trip to Placitas, New Mexico (just 6 miles up the Sandia Mountain foothills), her tired Chev. 283 froze up and I hauled her in to Albuquerque to "The Service Station" an old truck shop that does it all. Paul and Phil Fachan consulted with me and we agreed that a rebuilt Chev. 350 (same block and motor mounts) would work (sorry traditionalists, she has to climb some major hills). She's running now, and has a PTO dump bed and two speed rear end. Our major problem is wheels and tires. No one will work on The 20" five lug split rims (widow makers) any more, and I'm searching the junk yards and tire shops for some alternatives. I'm trying to stay low buck right now, but would love suggestions on the rim problem. One suggestion has been to try to find 19.5" so I can use tubeless tires. Another suggestion is to switch the hubs to a newer ford 6 lug hub where the rim and tire alternatives are much better. We've rebuilt the break hydraulics, but will need to put in new linings and rear seals soon. She has 56,000 miles and originally came from a farm in Kansas. Paint, interior and minor body work are a long way off and I'm thinking over the farm bed arrangement. Ultimate use, manure carrier and parade float.

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