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by SAD66
April 24, 2013, 9:54 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: '74 brake hoses too short for '66 f100
Replies: 4
Views: 422

Re: '74 brake hoses too short for '66 f100

Thanks for your replies. I think I'm going to try and find some longer ones first.
by SAD66
April 16, 2013, 1:56 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: '74 brake hoses too short for '66 f100
Replies: 4
Views: 422

'74 brake hoses too short for '66 f100

I just installed a 74 disc brake front end on my 66 f100. I purchased new brake hoses for a 74 from Pep Boys but they are too short to clip into the stock 66 brackets by about 2". Do I need to buy a different year hose, build a new mounting bracket, or have custom hoses made? The ones I bought ...
by SAD66
January 8, 2012, 7:00 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Does anyone know what this part is called?
Replies: 14
Views: 838

Re: Does anyone know what this part is called?

I made one using Lexan plastic instead of the fiber board, but I like that one for the chevelle.
by SAD66
December 16, 2011, 10:14 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: clearancing engine perch for power steering box?
Replies: 1
Views: 203

clearancing engine perch for power steering box?

I installed a 74 power steering box on my 66 f100 2wd and it's hitting on the engine perch and the shock mount. I've read about an offset perch for that purpose but I don't know where to find one. Also I could grind the perch and shock mount but I'm concerned about weakening them. Any experience or ...
by SAD66
November 29, 2011, 12:04 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: shortening a steering column,help!
Replies: 1
Views: 204

shortening a steering column,help!

I have a 66 f100,manual trans and steering. I salvaged a power steering box and steering column from a 74 f100 auto trans. The column turned out to be junk, so I was going to shorten the 66 column. Does anyone have any experience doing this that they could help me with?
by SAD66
November 17, 2011, 11:56 am
Forum: Western Region
Topic: 66 F100 disc brake conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 1576

66 F100 disc brake conversion

I'm from So. Nevada (Henderson) and I found a disc brake conversion kit from John's F-Fun Hundreds in So. Cal. I was wondering if anyone has used this kit or knew of anyone that has and what your opinion of it was,quality etc?
by SAD66
November 17, 2011, 11:33 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: C6 trans on a 352?
Replies: 3
Views: 284

Thank you for the info. I'll start my search today.
by SAD66
November 16, 2011, 6:55 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: C6 trans on a 352?
Replies: 3
Views: 284

C6 trans on a 352?

I'm a new member from Henderson,Nv., is there acertain year C6 that will bolt up to the 352 in my 66 F100 lwb? Also I found a disc brake conversion kit from John's F-Fun Hundreds part #2020CB, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this kit and what they thought of it.
by SAD66
November 14, 2011, 11:35 am
Forum: Western Region
Topic: new member from so. nevada
Replies: 14
Views: 3470

Thanks for the replies. The reason for switching out the 3spd for an automatic is my wife is looking forward to driving the truck also. I will post some pictures as soon as I figure out how.
by SAD66
November 13, 2011, 2:39 pm
Forum: Western Region
Topic: new member from so. nevada
Replies: 14
Views: 3470

new member from so. nevada

I've just become a member and I acquired a 66 F100 last year that has been in my wife's family since it was new. It has been sitting in a yard for the last 25 years so needless to say it needs alot of work. I'm going to need alot of advice and help thru this build so I would any appreciate any input...