Operation Spud...Restoration of my 1970 F250 4x4 in Honor of my Father.

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Re: Operation Spud...Restoration of my 1970 F250 4x4 in Honor of my Father.

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WHEW! There we go, got a little rusty. Here is another view of the rough install. I will put a skid plate on it and some above the frame retention areas, but should be a great addition!
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Got the fuel tank fitted up, and thanks to Eric from Windsor with his 70 F250 4x4, that I assist with, he has given me an extra DANA 60 from a 76 F250 which I can install in my truck so the from DANA 44 with disc brakes will line up with the rear wheel now. Look for that install soon!
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Cool, happy to see it find a good home! Nice to see someone making progress :woohoo:
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460 crew wrote:Cool, happy to see it find a good home! Nice to see someone making progress :woohoo:
Thank you much, sir! :thup:
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Glad to see you're getting started. Looking Forward to some pictures.
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Glad I found this , I will be starting a 72 in the near future. Everything you are doing looks awesome! Keep up the good work!
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Couple of other photos showing progress....Ground Flywheel
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New Clutch, Pressure Plate, and Throw Out Bearing......
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Assembly...
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And together...
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Time to start stripping the cab down.....
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I pulled the old headliner out, and the metal is in great shape!
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Looking good! Keep the updates coming. :thup:
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Got the new steering box installed.....
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Re: Operation Spud...Restoration of my 1970 F250 4x4 in Honor of my Father.

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Great progress! I was wondering how your project was coming along. The cab looks pretty clean inside. :thup: That will save a lot of time and make things a little easier on your restoration. I was wondering what the metal tab was that is next to your steering box, that protrudes out above the frame rail?
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