Old Cars

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 t...

Johns 1952 Ford Here are a few pictures of my "new" 1952(ish) F-1. I say '52ish due to it having a '50 cab and '53 bed. I recently got it and the parts truck to my parents place and have began dismantling the parts truck (a '52 panel truck). I am using the parts truck's frame because it is all original, unlike my trucks which has been converted to 4x4. So far I have been obtaining as many parts as I can and have begun restoration on the frame. It is going to be a long process (lengthened mostly by one more year at penn state) but I'm looking forward to it. If you are in the Pittsburgh area and have any parts or know of any good junk yards feel free..