Well, today is the day. I am suppose to meet the guy to make the trade/check out each others vehicle. Like I said before(I think) I want to down size my fleet,have a cool old truck to pull my smoker and take my boys to car shows/criuses in. Here's what I have now: 1999 Toyota Corolla(wife car) 1993 ...

I just scrapped my 240 block that was .060 w/ #5 cylinder cracked. The crank is .010/.010, I still have it and the rods/pistons. Look at the back of the bearing shell(rod and main) it should say the oversize. Even if its .020 under and needing a grind dont be afraid of .030....it will be just fine. ...

I LOVE you truck! that turned out AWESOME. Which HEI distributor did you use?

It's my understanding that the 240 and 300 are the same block. I have a std/std 300 block crank and rods. I also have the 240 head from a 1970 F100 I scrapped. SO I am going to build it for something....just a bit confused on what!? Either engine will be great for you. But a 300 will probably be eas...

Yes that would be cool......

No they dont go in the front seat. I use my '89 Suburban 3/4t to tow the smoker. I travel up to 450 miles regularly. It is big enough to carry all my supplies and meats/sides. It is my "family wagon/Manvan" and works perfectly for what I need it too....... I think I just answered my own qu...

I have always used a "194" bulb. I was told it has the right resistance to excite the alt. Here is a diagram for you...good luck

that looks more like an International.

I paid $400 for my Jeep and have a total investment of less than $1000 in it, I have a '77 F250 for the trans(t18),power steering, and disc brakes. front and rear sway bars then after that, I will have the "rest of the truck " to scrap/part out. This is what I'll be towing.... http://i394....

Those are very nice. Arent they made by Alcoa like the ford 8 lug wheels?

Yeah I didnt mean on the ignition side, I run from the power block or a power junction "KEY ON" source.

I have wired in Ford 3g and GM CS144 alternators using a '194' bulb to excite the alternator. I would go from an ignition HOT on one side of the bulb and the other side of the bulb would go to the excite wire on the alternator. This not only excites the alternator, but also acts as a warning indicat...

BTW slickmainer, I LOVE your truck, so does my 5yr old son. I have seen some very nice trucks here.

I know the mileage is going to suck. I do however have a 300 in the 'building' stage along with a t18. If I could squeeze 15mpg out of the truck, I would be happy. I LOVE my Jeep, but I too like these trucks. As for the little gremlins that pop up, my plan was to pull the truck down, go through the ...

The asking price on the truck is $2500. I have yet to see the truck in person,but according to the owner,his sister has owned it since new. It was originally red/white and they had it repainted years ago. "Supposedly" there is no bondo or cancerous rust and the 352 was rebuilt. Brakes were...

65 F250 http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp29/manimal-70/CopyofIMAG950013.jpg http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp29/manimal-70/CopyofIMAG950011.jpg http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp29/manimal-70/CopyofIMAG950014.jpg http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp29/manimal-70/CopyofIMAG950016.jpg 93 J...

Thanks for the welcome. Yes I do have a very fond spot for slicks. Maybe I should have given more info. I also have a 1989 Suburban,1977 F250 Supercab that I was going to use for the disc brakes/power steering,and my wife has her '99 corolla for economy. I also have a 1959 F250 that is a project for...

Hey all my name is Lance. I am a new guy here and have a question for ya. I am in the market for a classic truck to pull my BBQ smoker trailer. I have an opportunity to trade my daily driver-1993 Jeep Cherokee for a 65 F250 Custom Cab w/352 ,auto (C.O.M.?). If I do this then it will too become my da...