Re: Re: Power to the ground

Posted by G. L. Perry on December 20, 2003 at 21:14:01 from (216.117.94.100):

In Reply to: Re: Power to the ground posted by big fred on December 16, 2003 at 10:45:23:

I had a 51 F-6 and non-sychro, never did learn to downshift that thing. I rebuilt all the brakes, kinda hard to find parts, but you can find the cylinders and such, and have your shoes re-covered. Isn't there a boooster on F-5's?? Thought they had them also. It's under cab on frame, and may need to be freed up or bled. You can drive w/out boost working, just takes lots more pedal pressure to work. Once it's working they are very good brakes! My 51 also had PTO mount, would think same trans?? Most old, or even newer Ford trans are dual bolt pattern on front to match more than one bellhouse. Should have 3 holes down right side, two on left, but only used two on right, have to pick ones to use.
I'm looking for a 58-60 F600 body if you guys have connectiions! I'm in NE Indiana. One thing said here was "Slow", that IS the way to drive these old trucks. If you want faster, get a newer model from Late 50's up.

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