My boys F3-460

EnglishBob · Apr 2, 2011

Decided to tackle the Disc brake conversion on the F3 front.
A Speedway kit that apart from the quality of the nuts and bolts is a cheap and simple solution and fits all Ford pick ups from 48-52.
First the bearing adapter is put on then it's a regular caliper and rotor install.

EnglishBob · Apr 2, 2011

Then the back brakes and new dropped springs.

As normal I had the wrong parking brake cables so couldn't tie it all together.

EnglishBob · Apr 2, 2011

Rebushed the spindles and reamed them.
Painted them while I'm waiting for the brakes.
Picked up the eco friendly engine for it.

EnglishBob · Apr 2, 2011

Here's the truck.

earthman · Apr 2, 2011

Ford in a Ford. The earth will spin true for yet another day.

EnglishBob · Apr 4, 2011

Threw my mock up wheels on the front end so I could do some measuring.
The drop axle,drop spring and smalled wheel gives me a drop of 7"

rustybeercan · Apr 4, 2011

Great start, keep us posted! [cl

Beercan

EnglishBob · Apr 8, 2011

Pulled the truck into the shop so I can work on it through the rains that will obviously follow the snow.
Loved the bottom radiator brackets.
Looked like an episode of Monster garage with all the bits I pulled out.

EnglishBob · Apr 10, 2011

Just love the sun,it wakes me up early and gets me out to the shop.
Pulled the front fenders and grill off then dropped the old front axle,springs and wheels.
Put the 'maybe too low' front end in place.

zzrodder · Apr 10, 2011

Tell us about that spankin' front axle ! Did you make it yourself? [P

EnglishBob · Apr 12, 2011

It's a Speedy Bill special axle.
Pulled the box off so I can pull the rear end and replace the cab corner.
The rear spring pack on these trucks are 'Beefy' to say the least.

EnglishBob · Apr 17, 2011

Deconstruction day,torches,plasma cutter and cut off wheels...my perfect day.

Before... and after.

dangle · Apr 17, 2011

love the build!

@ the rear spring pack!

EnglishBob · Apr 22, 2011

Need to box the frame for the rear 4 link.
Managed to call in a favour and got the 2 pieces I need already cut to length.
Torched out the shape,a few hours of 'finish' grinding and then a couple of coats of anti rust.

Rat'l Trap · Apr 22, 2011

that big pile of parts that came off it make me think of Stacy David on Gearz when he throws old junk across the floor, laughing as he always does.

EnglishBob · Apr 22, 2011

I had trouble carrying most of the scrap parts let alone throwing them

The springs weighed nearly 200lbs per side and the rear end is over 700lbs.

EnglishBob · May 9, 2011

Need to notch the frame for rear end clearance so had to make a couple of notches.

Started measuring and mocking up the 4 link and panhard.

Paul_J · May 9, 2011

I like it! Very nice work. Is that another project I keep seeing behind the F3?

EnglishBob · May 15, 2011

Took the weekend off from working in the 'Hat' to catch up and get a few things done.
Decided to tackle the frame notch and boxing.
Bent some pipe that I'll weld in behind the boxing so I can route wires and stuff through later.

EnglishBob · May 18, 2011

Got the boxing plates partially welded in so the 4 link brackets and panhard can be put into place.

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