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I'm Z'ing my 52 Ford F1 stock frame. Ive mocked up about 6" in the front. Havent finished the rear yet. I was just wondering how much Z people have in their frames. And maybe how much clearance you have from the ground to the frame under the cab. Thanks!

My frame is covered in rust and the body has a beautiful patina. I want to keep it the way it is, but I don't want the rust to go any further. Is there some sort of topcoat I can put on the frame and body to keep the finish but stop further rust? Motor oil? Or should I just sand ikt all...

Its a pretty specialized question. What do I do? I'm chopping up the stock frame to do a Z front and rear on my 52 F1. As you know, the steering column and box on the F1 is one piece. I was wondering if anyone has Z'ed the stock frame and if so what did they do for steering? I'm keeping...

OK, so now its time to get serious and start cutting up my frame and Z'ing it. Stock 52 Ford F1. I want it low. I'm going to keep the stock frame and just add in a Z. Question is, where do I cut it? I was thinking for the front section, I would cut it right beind the rear spring hanger. And...

Found this grille hanging on the wall at work. I was wondering if anyone knew what it was from? Might be a bigger truck? Its a tow truck company, and its hangin on the wall in the storage room. I'd like to know a little more about it before I ask if I can have it!

I'm going to get started on the frame of my 52 F1. I want it LOW. I'm also planning on adding some air shocks to be able to raise it up a little to help get up over curbs. I will have a 460 big block in it. Right now its got a killer patina. I'm torn between keeping it, and painting it...

Curious if anyone z'd the front frame and kept the stock dual parralel leaf spring setup. I'm really curious about engine placement. Pics and info would be great. Thanks.

Is it possible to remove the steering column from the box on a 52 Ford F1? If so, how?

Trying to plan out an engine for my 52 F1 build. Here are 3 choices I've come up with. Tell me what you guys think is the best bang for the buck. I plan on spending no more than $600 on an engine. I don't want to have to do a rebuild. 96-99 Chevy Vortec 5.7. 255 HP and 330 ft·lbf TQ...

Hey guys, I am planning out the rear suspension build of my 52 F1. The rear springs are rusted badly and don't seem to move at all. So I was thinking of getting "new" springs. Are there any junkyard donors that would bolt up to my 52? I'm going to do a Z in the rear, and I want the truck low...

New guy here. First let me start off by saying I've NEVER built anything but 4x4's. Toyota's at that! I have a 1988 4Runner with a 85 straight axle and a 350 SBC. I'm a mechanic by trade, but I want to try my hand at building a rat rod. I rescued a 1952 Ford F1 that had been sitting in...

Hi. I'm getting ready to pick up a 52 ford f1. I forgot to measure some things before I left. I need to know the track width (wheel to wheel). And wheelbase (axle to axle) I need to make sure it will fit on my trailer. Thanks!

Hey guys. I'm new here, and to the ratrod/hotrod scene. I'm used to building 4x4 trucks. I've never done any type of restoration, but I am anxious to learn. I have plenty of tools and time to get the job done. Very limited budget though. I found a 1952 Ford truck. Its a complete truck...