Recession rods

[49ZR2]

Just for the fun of it I googled "recession rod" and this is what turned up. Who knew anyone was restoring f**ds http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3104611

[ya it is a classic]

why would you restore one on those?

[britnjc]

Because they are cool. I actually like all makes and models and those old ford trucks are some pretty cool looking vehicles. But I am building a GMC.

[OrrieG]

The first truck I owned was a 47 Ford. The Thunderbolt Greaseslapper. had a flathead that used 1 quart of oil every 20 miles, twin stacks that looked like the Queen Mary under full throttle. I kept the oil I drained at the service station. compression was so bad I had to park on hills so it would coast to build up enough rpms to build compresssion to fire. Also carried an extra set of spark plugs to cycle when it oil-fouled. Bought it for $40 and sold it for $50 with a busted rearend to a dirt track guy because is had a drive line not enclosed tube transmission.

[Kabwe]

There is no doubt that is a cool truck, Ford made a lot of cool looking cars and trucks. I just happen to own Chevy's but, I'm just a classic car nut at heart. Don't let me see a 37-40 ford coupe that I could afford. I guess I never have to worry because I don't have that kind of money.lol

[ya it is a classic]

Originally Posted by britnjc

Because they are cool. I actually like all makes and models and those old ford trucks are some pretty cool looking vehicles. But I am building a GMC.

ya it is pretty cool. my favorite ford is the 55 f100. there is a blue one at the neighbors and i tried to talk him into selling it but he says he will do something with it one of these days.

[clinebarger]

A 2.3 in a F-1, i bet it chouldnt get out of its own way, he chould have at least used a 289 or 302?