My 68 flareside project.
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- AK F100
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
Looks great, keep up the great work
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Daily Driver: 1974 F100 4x4 (ride'n on 8-Luggers) Build in progress
1997 F-350 Crew Cab 4x4, 7.3L Diesel SOLD
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Looking for a new project 57-60 Ford Truck
Daily Driver: 1974 F100 4x4 (ride'n on 8-Luggers) Build in progress
1997 F-350 Crew Cab 4x4, 7.3L Diesel SOLD
Pile-O-Parts: 1968 F100 - 2WD Shorty SOLD
Looking for a new project 57-60 Ford Truck
- wickedinhere
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
I got a little done today i made a fuel pump block off(going electric) and took the intake and exhaust manifold off. I also pulled the valve cover and i was surprised on how clean it was no sludge at all. Here are some pics.
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
I got the steering box off today the pitman arm was stuck on there pretty good but i heated it up with my torch and it finally came off the new box from red head should be here this week. I started putting the new brake lines on and pulled the dist block off and gave it a good cleaning. I will pull the master cylinder off tomorrow and hopefully have the brakes finished.
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
I got the motor paint today just waiting on my tranny.
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
Looks great! I wish my engine was that shiny...
Joe
1971 F100 flareside 8ft
1964 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country wagon
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 cummins
2005 Ford Ranger
1971 F100 flareside 8ft
1964 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country wagon
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 cummins
2005 Ford Ranger
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
I got my tranny back from being rebuilt, i have been painting all the little parts getting ready to put the motor back in. With the dream beams, when i let the air out of the front the beams hits the cross member before the beam hits the frame where the bumpstop was at so it doesnt go all the way down. I have been wanting to notch the cross member and today i went ahead since the motor was already out . I got almost 2 more inches of drop, I am plating around the beams with 1/4 inch plate to reinforce it. I got a few pieces cut and tacked in today hopefully get in finished and all welded up tomorrow.
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
Good choice on keeping the Inline 6 !!! I wish I had gone with the mini-starter. That'll be better than raising the engine and removing the headers to change the starter (don't ask how I know).
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
Chris
72 F100 Stepside w/ 78 300 CID
Hedman Headers
Disc Brakes
Power Steering with 3 STILL on the tree
Comfy Crown Vic Seats
71 F250 PS, PB, AC, Auto, 390
Loooong way to go on this one!
72 F100 Stepside w/ 78 300 CID
Hedman Headers
Disc Brakes
Power Steering with 3 STILL on the tree
Comfy Crown Vic Seats
71 F250 PS, PB, AC, Auto, 390
Loooong way to go on this one!
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
Looking great!! Nice idea to notch the crossmember to get more clearance and drop.
1968 swb hydroboost, ididit tilt column, Saginaw p/s pump with F series serpentine, all led lights, Vintage Air and painless wiring. 393w, tko600. CV front suspension w/c5 calipers and gt500 rotors. Stock Flexomatic leaf springs with 01 CV 8.8, 3.90 gears and Auburn locker. Custom wood bed floor. Full frame off resto-mod.
- wickedinhere
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
Well i am still working out the brake line leaks i believe i have them all fixed finally i had one fitting that kept leaking. While i was waiting to make sure the line wasnt leaking anymore i got my bumpstops installed it was a pain to tighten the nut the cross member was all in the way.
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
I got the front of the frame and firewall done and got my pertronix points eliminator installed with new plugs,wires,rotor and cap. I hope to have the motor back in this week.
I also got my new seats in yesterday they are out of a 2005 taurus they will be recovered
in black.
I also got my new seats in yesterday they are out of a 2005 taurus they will be recovered
in black.
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
what did your paint your frame with?wickedinhere wrote:I got the front of the frame and firewall done and got my pertronix points eliminator installed with new plugs,wires,rotor and cap. I hope to have the motor back in this week.
I also got my new seats in yesterday they are out of a 2005 taurus they will be recovered
in black.
1967 f100 stepside 300ci I6
1969 f100/600 stepside retro truck -under construction-
1972 longbed trailer
1969 f100/600 stepside retro truck -under construction-
1972 longbed trailer
- wickedinhere
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
I used under coating that sprays from a can, i used the same stuff on my winch bumper on my bronco and it holds up really well.
I got it from walmart i will get you the name if you need it.
I got it from walmart i will get you the name if you need it.
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
is it by 3M? i've got 3 cans of that at the house that i was planning to use on my fire wall/underneeth the cab.
1967 f100 stepside 300ci I6
1969 f100/600 stepside retro truck -under construction-
1972 longbed trailer
1969 f100/600 stepside retro truck -under construction-
1972 longbed trailer
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
Yes it is 3m i think its 7.00 a can but its some good stuff. I did my winch bumper on my bronco over 2 years ago and it still look good.
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Re: My 68 flareside project.
yea. if you buy 2 cans at advanced auto they're 5.00 something a can. not sure if they are still using that deal but that's what i got it for. thanks oh, and does it come out with wrinkles for you?
1967 f100 stepside 300ci I6
1969 f100/600 stepside retro truck -under construction-
1972 longbed trailer
1969 f100/600 stepside retro truck -under construction-
1972 longbed trailer