A long time ago I purchased a 1952 Ford truck like this for $50. It was seized, was painted gold using a brush with house paint. Had some rust, but it had a Mercury Flathead V8. I got it unstuck by filling the cylinders with auto trans fluid and letting it sit for a week, then rocking it back and forth against 3erd gear until the crank moved. Then I cleared the cylinders and put new plugs in it. Fired it up and smoke fogged the area. Lol. I used it as a general purpose truck for years, used as much oil as it did gas (pits in the cylinder bores you know). Memories.

Brings back memories for me. My dad and I had a 51 Ford that we rebuilt together when I was in high school. Found the truck in a field, took 2 years to complete it.

Don't forget oil level in fan hub and few drops in distributor and generator Fan hub lubricant critical check every 3 months or sitting long periods On fan hub what looks like a small screw head is oil fill .. 30 wt winter 40 summer Put in 1.5 ounces in once you remove screw head its a 1 inch machine screw Make sure its at 12 position fill 1.5 to 2 oz oil then clock to 6 position to drain excess Then back to 12 replace screw snug tight .. few drops in dist and gen Use marvel mystery oil in fuel for upper lubricant when running a engine out of hibernation Loved the video

@rustycaveman

2 жыл бұрын

did not think about the fan hub. I have seen the oil cap door on the distributor.

@quagmiredavis4117

2 жыл бұрын

@@rustycaveman you want a 45 pound fan assembly going thru radiator Don't rev until oil topped off same for gen and distributor bronze bushings are dry Marvel mystery oil in fuel helps lubricant valves rings 30 wt valvoline oil or Napa oil ... same brand I own 15 of these trucks F 1 thru F5

I came home from FFA and heard the song I love by Tom T. Hall and I broke the flathead V8 loose and ran on 3 cylinders! I caught the flathead fever, they are the best. Flatheads forever!

I know its a 52 but its still a Sanford and son truck to me!!😎👍💗

Hell yeah. I can't believe that starter took that beating. I've been waiting for a replacement spring for the Bendix starter on the 50' F6 ever since I tried that, lol. Good job.

This cry of joy is deeply honest, congratulations 👍🇺🇸Greatings from Germany

Good luck with restoring her, love the old gals............. 👍

I am really glad that you got it started, but man, I loved the sound of that cranking! Great Sox cap too!

WOW good thing it wasn't dark you would have given up after you saw the starter glowing ! LOL nice truck!

It's the BEST when he yells: "I GOT IT RUNNEEEEN!!!! WHOOOO!!!". HA! I would react that same way but I would be jumping around also.

I have owed a 52 F1 for over 15 years and drive it a couple days each week when weather permits . I have quite a few videos up about it ..cold starts , walk arounds . They are a blast t9 drive and there are lots of aftermarket parts available to keep it running . Great 1st start video . Shawn

Nice truck. Flatheads forever.

........OLD TRUCKS RULE !!!!!!!

Awesome truck. I can hear the Sanford and son theme song playing .I love the grill in that truck.

@rustycaveman

2 жыл бұрын

I know right! fact, Sanford and Son is one year older. their model is 1951

Besides the smoke sounds pretty good! That's actually my favourite truck!

Excellent job and fix up whole truck like new again!

@rustycaveman

3 жыл бұрын

it's in my tiny garage for the winter. working on the wiring.

My cousin had a 1950 that he put a 455 Cadillac motor in it.👍🏻

I got a 61 ford f 350 1 ton it's a great truck runs good it's hard to believe it that it cranked up way to go

I always prefill the carb.through the slanted vent tube...less grinding.I love points systems,myself...

I think this man was pleased! 😂😂

Beautiful sounding old Ford with model t style radiator!

Glad it cranked…but man…that poor starter. 😂

Let’s go Red Sox!!!!

Love that flathead!

I traded a paint horse and 2500 for one of these running with 45000 original miles back in 95. I still have it, but it's not running anymore. That's why I'm here

@rustycaveman

Жыл бұрын

would be happy to help or point you in the right direction . my issue was electrical.

@bigrobbo7874

Жыл бұрын

@@rustycaveman I appreciate it and I'll keep you posted.

Great I know the elation you're feeling. Now to do something about that bodywork!

Wow beautiful truck buddy! Great job

Yep using a little fuel down the carb to see if it will fire saves starters and batteries. Rookie mistake.

I’ve had a lot of cars and there is still nothing like the first start! Been there , done that on fuel not on.

Good looking truck!

In Wisconsin these old Ford trucks are very rare even as far back as the mid-60s and the late '60s they didn't see many of them what there was a lot of was 51 52 and 53 Chevrolet pickups into the state off and on you'll see a few of these Chevrolet pickups for sale somewhere

"I turned the fuel off!" DOH!

Rad man, the '52s are my favorite of the 50s Ford trucks. Run some Seafoam and Marvel Mystery oil or Berrymans in the oil, will help loosen up those rings and clean out the carbon. Congrats man.

Also word of advice napa 1300 water pump lubricant with protect both water pumps The kicker is if water pump replacement is required .. remove all lower hoses and bolts Lower hose has one bolt inside yes inside to hold pump on if questions send contact information ill respond then you can remove contact information ill help if possible

I just bought a 53 that hasn’t been started since 77

@rustycaveman

2 жыл бұрын

I have lots of video leading up to this moment, not yet on KZread. first, use fresh gas, nothing from the tank. I have hooked up a small plastic tank. second, don't use original wiring. I definitely had grounding issues, frayed wires. finally check timing and clean the points.

I bet you could smell that starter!😱

Hello Fred.

She’s a smoker! Nice one.

Muy bien pirobo regáleme la amigo yo la recojo estoy en Colombia.🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

7:52, I heard that, And I live in Germany...

Neat video

Filler up with oil, check the gas an hit the road.

.....wouldn’t you rather have a Buick ??? JUST KIDDING !!!! You can’t beat those good OLD TRUCKS !!!!

Ether saves starters and electrics

What's up

Hi

That reminds me trying to start my F-3 I traded for a pile of 289 parts (mine was in much rougher shape)

@lovetocrank

Жыл бұрын

I hope you got it started, but man I love the sound of that cranking!

Bom dia tenho uma também 1951

Should of had Carl from Sling Blade look at it!

Glad you got it running BUT I would have liked to see what you did. Next time put gopro on your hat.

pretty cool truck..i see a pa inspection sticker on it..is it still in pa?..i am in pa

@rustycaveman

3 жыл бұрын

originally from NJ. I bought from the previous owner in PA. I am in NH.

Poor starter motor. Count to fifteen, then let it cool for thirty.

Lamont special

This is the trucks I like , better looking than chevy I my opinion . IS IT FOR SALE ?

@rustycaveman

2 жыл бұрын

in the middle of restoring it

Haha cant see anything ur camera why not close or on engine

That light on the front fender what is it...my friend have a 1955 chevy truck unrestored and it have simular ones

@rustycaveman

3 жыл бұрын

signal-stat cyclostat, you can find NOS and used on ebay.

@modeladenny1218

3 жыл бұрын

Simply put that's the left turn signal light.

best part starts at 7:52... thank me later!

Yeah. Sooo.......how's this truck coming along? Is it driveable yet? Have you done anything to it yet? What's the status, Gladys?

@rustycaveman

3 жыл бұрын

it has been in my tiny garage all winter. complete electrical rewire. will be pulling it out soon for continued work. I have driven it up and down the driveway.

@locoken

3 жыл бұрын

@@rustycaveman Wow! Thanks for the quick reply, Bill! Can't wait to see more video of this fine truck!

Now do a doughnut 🤣 after you add more oil I see she drinks quite a bit💨💨💨💨

what is engine firing order

@rustycaveman

2 жыл бұрын

1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2

3:16

12 Volt ?

@rustycaveman

2 жыл бұрын

six volts

Hello friend , dude you should make this truck look kinda like the truck from the TV show Sanford and son anyone else agrees with me leave a comment below thanks and may God bless you always, hope to hear back from you soon thanks 🛻🛻🛻🚕🚕🛺⛽🤯🪰💩🥰😍🛒

@rustycaveman

11 ай бұрын

Sanford and son is 1951, this is 1952. Love your idea.

ford flat head forever

U do urself samething there we cant see ( move ur camera near engine...

Prime it already!

@Spennyman10

3 жыл бұрын

I know! Give her a squirt of carb cleaner or gas or something. Lol

That’s not a flat head

Congrats on personally contributing to our crappy air.