Thread: 1952 Ford F-1 Build My First at 18 years old

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First off my name is Eddie I live in Bensalem, PA right outside of Philadelphia, Im 18 and this is my first classic build. I work in a Mustang restoration shop and I'm into old stuff, the new stuff just isn't really my thing like most people my age around here. Ive had this truck since August of 2011, I first picked it up when I was 17. I posted a few picks on here before so I know some of you may have seen it before. I'm gonna get a few more pics up soon because Ive made alot of progress on it. It does run it has a 289 v8 out of a 66 Mustang with an automatic transmission however I have since picked up a 3 speed trans from a 1964 1/2 Mustang from work.

This is how it was sitting before I got it.




Then I brought it home and stuck it in my garage



And here are some more pictures I started tearing down the front end

Good having you back Eddie! Last I heard you were arguing with Dad about those fugly directional lights on the top of the fenders....How'd that one end up?

Truck looks like you've made some progress, good for you. And thanks for the progress pics too!

We decided to ditch them, Ive made alot of progress since then I have welded patches and have 1 fender in primer and the other one is almost ready. After thats done Ill have the worst panel of the truck complete! Ill try and get pictures of the fenders up asap.

Both still need some work not finished yet!

looks good

Have fun! I wish I had started at 17 or 18!

That's a great project!

Love the truck. I had one once myself. It had a sbc in it (don't tell anyone). That's my favorite year.. with the grill teeth.

Can't wait to see more.

Good luck

Good call on the turn signal's Eddie! The fenders are looking nice. Looking forward to watching the progress on the truck, and glad you like the older stuff. I've got a friend who has an old F1 that was his Grandpa's, just sitting in his garage gathering dust. Trying to convince him it would be better sitting in my garage!!

Thanks guys! Ill be sure to get more pics up as Im working on it!

Way to go Eddie, its not often young people get into old iron...

Good job,Eddie..Nice truck..Gunna enjoy the pix..

Hi Eddie and a belated welcome from me down under. I like your truck too and am interested to read some more about what you do, not only to the truck, but about the work you do at the office on Mustangs. I'm keen to follow along on your build too so thanks for posting the updates. keep up the excellent work young man.

Thanks guys! I been doing alot of work on the truck this week, got some shots today of as it sits