As our restoration project has progressed, we have tried to take as many photos as possible. These photos have been collected here to show the history and progress of our work.
As our restoration project has progressed, we have tried to take as many photos as possible. These photos have been collected here to show the history and progress of our work.
October 17th, 2008 at 4:01 am
i found a 51 ford f2 – w/ mercury flat head motor — 500 bucks – can’t go wrong here could i
October 18th, 2008 at 11:25 am
@Jim, sounds like a pretty good deal to me!
February 28th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Like the website. Recently got a 51 ford truck that says f3 in the hood. Don’t know alot about these trucks. It has an enormous flat bed on it that is not original. Can you find beds for these trucks? The truck runs and drives, and has no cosmetic damage such as dents, holes, or pits from rust. Has some surface rust in spots but not bad. I would like to do what you did and take it off frame.
March 7th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Jon, unfortunately it’s pretty difficult to find bed parts for these larger trucks. There are a few places that sell reproductions, but they only do flat bed sides, so they won’t match up with the fenders correctly. My bed was in pretty terrible shape, and I’m still in the painstaking process of restoring it. I cut out the sections that were completely rusted out, and had a sheet metal shop create replacement panels that I then welded in. I’ve got some photos of the process that I will post soon.
March 15th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
I don’t really know much about these trucks. Is there a difference in the cabs and or are they the same from F1,F2,F3. I know the suspension is diffrent being half ton to ton truck. I was just wondering if a F1 bed would fit if the frame was shortend, length wise. I have people here to do that. I really apperciate any info. Thanks for your time. Jon
March 18th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Yes, the cabs are the same between the different models. You could theoretically shorten the frame to fit the F1 bed, but you would also have to chop down the drive train, because the position of the rear wheels would be different.
October 6th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Hi_ My 1951 Ford truck F2 is now completed. The only thing I am having trouble finding is a spare wheel. 17 inch with a 5 inch center hole.
February 10th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
I bought my 1952 f2 five years ago, it was in pretty bad shape but I am very commited to having it complete soon enouph, I do not have a lot of money for the project so it is one thing at a time. I have my baby running real well, most of the body work is done but I have a long way to go. I will continue to check your site and talk more.
April 8th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Hi, I have an F1 and am having troubles finding fenders in good shape. I was told that the F2 or F3 fenders would still fit an F1. Can you tell me if this is true?
Thanks,
April 11th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
@Mike – sort of. Technically, they will fit, but the fenders for the F2/F3 are wider than the F1 fenders, so they will stick out from your truck farther, and might look a little funny.
September 11th, 2010 at 7:34 am
I have a 51 ford f-2 that the rear end has been changed. No one can idenify what it came out of. i need a clue of a newer replacement rear end while maintaining the 8 lug pattern. Any ideas? My truck is nearing completion but we cant find brake shoes or wheel cylinders
September 17th, 2010 at 8:21 am
I have a 1952 Ford F2, after years of work on it, now is the time to get it on the road. Having problems getting a Title from DMV. It was once used a a farm truck in Wisconsin, where I brought it from back in 04. I have not got much info on past owners and no way to get a title. If you have any answers on this would love you help.
March 5th, 2011 at 7:33 am
quisiera saber que tamaño son loas ruedas originalmente 16 0 17 pulgadas ? gracias
March 20th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
I have an extra cab (very rough) but need running boards, rear fenders, and an eight foot bed…
May 18th, 2011 at 7:17 am
I wanted to know if a 1952 ford f3 front clip would bolt up to a 1952 f2 body and frame?
June 10th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
I’ve got a set of fenders they are 51 ford that’s all I know For sale 600 a good price641 295 5742
August 9th, 2011 at 11:58 am
I have a 1952 f2 ford pickup that I am doing a ground up restoration on. I am trying to research whether the spare tire can be side mounted but can find no literature. Any thoughts?
November 8th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Hi Brandon, I am just finishing my 51 Ford pickup. You can see it by just typing Mel’s 51 Ford pickup in search. It’s on the American Torque website. It’s a site where guys share ideas and photos.
You are doing a great job. I particularly like the job you did on the guages. You are actually doing a great job on everything and have good taste on your choices of colors and changes. My friend has a 52 F2 and is concerned about the larger wheel openings on the F2-F3 but I told him with a good size of rim it will look great.
I made one big mistake, I did the paint and body first and all work done after resulted in tiny marks and scratches on the paint. Of course only I notice it. Keep up the good work and I’ll be watching for the finished project. Let me know if you get a look at my truck. Mel