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more pics
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more pics.....the other truck is an older guys F100 i really want to get after this project
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one more thing....that pic of the ashtray: thats as far as it opens no matter how hard i yank on it.....and did anybody notice the 5.0 litre stamp?
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hey everyone just a quick update all my body parts got here theres a rollpan w/ license, replacement rear fenders, right and left front inner fenders, headliner, and cab corners. i might still need to get some more parts for the front drivers side cuz where i gotta mount the inner fender its swiss cheese......anyways getting started on the rollpan got some fixing to do....and trying to convince my dad to let my do a notch and 4-link and bags all around....might take awhile but worth it.....i'll try to design the notch i have in mind its really simple but hard to explain.....when the trucks on the ground the axle will almost be touching the frame i think its a 12" drop i gotta make sure it lays frame safely without hitting anything fragile.....more later
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heres my rearend mistake i shouldnt have cut this chunk off now i gotta weld it back on to get my rollpan to mount right
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Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. Looks like you have a great start on your truck. I would say the air did not work and he just cut it out and took off everthing. Guess he thought he did not need it??? All that can be fixed. Have fun.
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well i got the rearend mistake fixed just gotta finish it up tomorrow with some grinding and smoothing out, then its rollpan time
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Keep going buddy, bet your learning alot!
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hey eric. its me from south dakota. i like the looks of the project. once you get it done we'll hafta go cruisin
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Welcome to the site from Big Sandy, West Tennessee.
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#36 |
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well just a quick update....i havent got any more bodywork done for a while except started putting the front inner fenders in....but on the good side, the tranny is all apart, i got a stage 2 shift kit ordered, a heavy-duty torque converter on the way, and the guy said it should/could be finished this week heres hoping....i just need to order an intake, my floor shifter (probably B&M or something), valve covers, K&N air filter assembly, and it should be running hopefully within the month....my goal is to finish this truck for June 20th or so in time for grad (not my grad) even tho i'll still have to get a few more things....i agreed with my dad that the truck wouldnt be turned over to my name until its done and driveable....anyways i better get to work on the bodywork we just got a sweet air compressor it already blew apart my bike tire.....more later
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well i actually got something done....i rough sanded the passenger side of the box and tomorrow i'll try to finish the driver side and maybe the front and the tailgate....i'm thinking that i might order the shifter and intake and valve covers and air filter assembly this week as soon as i can through the same shop rebuilding my tranny....hoping for Edelbrock RPM or RPM Air Gap intakes not sure yet....$210 or $140....i settled on the K&N air filter assembly i think its like $140 too....i've been checking out some B&M shifters they look nice but when i get one is it possible that theres some that you don't have to use the ratchet design i dont like that kind....any ideas anyone has?
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Your truck had A/C. The evaporator core is cut, not the heater core. The heater core is located in the air box under the dash. Someone probably cut it when they removed the A/C or the engine from the truck to make their job a little EZr. so if you're not going to run A/C you don't need it.
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Hey Eric, I am going to go ahead and move this to the 73-87 area for you.
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Hi there and welcome to the worlds best forum!
The orange truck you posted is actually red and mine! The light and camera made it appear orange! Your truck has great potential and lots of work to be done but your young and willing as i see! Keep going and keep us informed! ![]() Here are some better pics of my truck for your inspiration!
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#41 |
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wow man your trucks amazing i can only dream of my truck looking like that nice work
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I bought the truck in 1993 and it looked like this:
I had no luck with it! The motor died and i got a new (used) one then the tranny died and i got a new one then starter,alternator,power steering and so on! I decided to do a frame off rebuild and on that way i customized it a little! It took 16 years and lots of money to get it back on the road but by doing as much work as possible myself is very satisfying! You´re going that route and your advantage is that you live on the other side of the atlantic ocean where it is much easier and cheaper to get parts new or used! If you have a vision of the finished truck work towards it step by step! Its worth it! Volker
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#43 |
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hey everyone i just got the tranny back late last week finally....all i REALLY need now is an Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap intake and then i'll put on the valve covers and the intake and carb and tranny and clean up the engine bay and it should be good to go
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well i got the engine and tranny bolted together last night all i need to do now is get the starter and fuel pump and flexplate and maybe other things mounted on there then its going in i can't wait....i had to get a new ring gear, otherwise i would've been writing this yesterday....i'm getting an Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap intake ordered and hopefully it gets here soon....i got most of the engine bay cleaned up and spray-bombed flat black it looks pretty good so far, and i'm wondering if i should just pull the evaporator core out and if i even can without messing anything up....it would be awesome to have that extra space in the engine bay
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just get rid of all that crap. who cares bout ruining it?
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welcome thats beautiful country up there where you live i had the chance to come up about 6 years ago to moosejaw i loved it. an good luck with your truck seems like you have a very good start an alot of knowing people to help ya. an again good luck it should be a nice truck
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ya thanks man im going to need all the help and advice i can with my truck....and btw i was just in moose jaw this weekend for provincial track and field
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boost gage. i like the sounds of that
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#49 |
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yup im hoping to twin-turbo it if i can find a kit
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Location: north dakota
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Cool project. You will find that starting with a pickup thats rough around the edges and fixing it to "make it your own" is far more rewarding than buying a pickup that someone else built!
You didn't mention whether or not the engine turned out to be a 305 or 350, but going by that radiator support emissions tag, your truck came with a 305. Either way, the cam you picked will work great in either engine. I have been around a couple of small block chevy's topped with an edelbrock carb, and I did not care for them. The rochester is a great choice for your mild engine, plus you should see some decent fuel mileage with it. It is good to see another young gun starting with an older square body project truck! If you have any questions, dont be afraid to ask. There are alot of very knowledgeable members on this board that can answer any question you might have. Good luck with it!!!! Brendan
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