Can't Find a Water Pump! Machining to make one work!

Machining an adapter plate for a new water pump for the Antique Ford Truck.

1951 Ford F6 Ford Truck with a flat head straight 6 cylinder 226 cubic inches, 4 speed manual transmission, dual speed rear axle, flat bed. 95 hp and 180 ft lbs of torque!

Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
   • VHS Vision - Royalty Free Nostalgic Synthw...  

Part 1:    • Will it Turn Over after Sitting 50 Years???  

Part 2:    • SAVE or SCRAP? Will this Crusty Old Truck ...  


The 1951 Ford F-6 truck was a medium-duty truck available with either a 6-cylinder or a flathead V8 engine, and it featured a heavy-duty frame and durable body components. Payload capacities could reach up to 16,000 pounds, and it offered multiple wheelbase and body options.
Engine: The F-6 could be equipped with a 6-cylinder engine producing 95-100 horsepower or Ford's flathead V8.
Transmission: A heavy-duty four-speed manual transmission was standard.
Suspension: The F-6 featured a tapered leaf-spring suspension system.
Brakes: Four-wheel drum brakes were used.
Wheelbase: 134 inches was a common wheelbase.
GVW: Gross Vehicle Weight could reach up to 16,000 lbs, according to a document on Scribd.
Additional features: The F-6 had weatherproof, all-steel construction with level frames and door-glass divider bars.
Cab-over-engine (COE) models: These were also available, offering a large cab-over-engine design.
Other specifications: The F-6 featured a durable frame, various body options, and could handle large payloads.