It's been a long 2 weeks but she is finally mine. I'm so stoked. I've always wanted ones of these trucks and it's finally MINE!!!!!!! Yea Hoooo!!!!!








She leaks a little oil. What do you guys and gal recommend for oil. Would a conventional 10-30 work best or maybe something thicker?
It has the stock I6 215 OHV

 

Looks to be a very nice start and very convenient that the Snap On truck followed you home,lol. I would think that 10w30 would be okay but someone else will correct me if I'm wrong.

 

Leaking??? What did you expect, it's an old Ford! JK.

It looks like a fun ride.

A bit a thicker oil might help that out a bit. I'd try to snug up the possible places that it is leaking like the oil pan bolts, and if it still leaks try 10W40 or maybe even a mix of 10W40 and 20W50.

 

He's a happy one ! Truck looks nice.....what are your plans for it ???

 

Nice start! That Snap-on truck probably seen it on the interstate and said, " I need to follow this guy if I want to keep my job!", lol.

 

Nice truck Havi. Has it been restored before? It looks in great shape for being over 50+ years old. Great find.
Stu

 

Correction in order here lol or did you just buy yourself another ride Havi?

 

I`d be stroked too, great find! Now drive the wheels off of it and enjoy.......

 

Nope, mine's far, far, far, far, far, far, far, far, far away from looking that good.

Unless sarcasm is in effect. lol.

I could always trade?

 

Well done, the truck looks in great shape. A little TLC ad she will be the envy of your neighborhood.
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In my day, STP was the touted snake oil champion for all engine ailments; it cured leaks, compression problems, burning oil, etc.

Now wiser, I would suggest you stay with 10w-30 and find the cause of your engine leak. Power spray the engine and look for any leaks, e.g., rear man seal, loose bolts on oil pan, valve cover, etc.
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Nothing is worse than trying to remove oil that has soaked into the concrete of your driveway.

 

What a great looking ride; looks solid, I betcha was grinning from ear to ear when you first crank it up and drove it onto your drive way.
I'm working a process with relatives on attaining a 54 F100 myself.
Looking forward to hearing and seeing more about your Effie........

 

Good looking solid truck, good luck and ask alot of questions.

 

Great looking truck!!! You should get a load of enjoyment from it. Too bad it couldn't have been a '48-'50
Just kidding, that is a great start. Looking forward to following your project.

Gil

 

Great looking truck! And thanks for the pics (we're a visual bunch)

On the oil, I've been using oil designated as "off road use". I did some reading on the internet about flat tappet cams and hydraulic lifters and such and was directed this way. Over the years an additive called ZDP (I think) has been removed from oil to help catalytic converters last longer. This additive is supposed to help with "high pressure friction" such as in the valve train of earlier engines. Since most (if not all) engines have roller valve trains, this additive is no longer necessary. I've been using this off road oil in all of my single cylinder mower and motorcylce engines for several years with no issues.

Good Luck,

 

Great pictures. Looks like you got a nice ride going. The big question is are you going original are with a lot of updates and a shade of the Darkside.