66 long bed project has begun
-
- Posts: 906
- Joined: August 12, 2009, 9:44 am
- Location: Ohio
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
I love the ford coasters on the front suspension. Looks like a decent truck to start with.
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
It really is in decent shape. Major issues are the drivers cab mount which is completely gone, the cab brace on the pass side, and the radiator support. As you can see in the pic the pass side rad support bushing was so rusted that I didn't even have to remove it to pull the radiator support.
I replaced the bed floor last year
I replaced the bed floor last year
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
Great Looking Truck! Nothing Better Than A Nicely Faded Rangoon Red. IMHO....
- Alan Mclennan
- Posts: 9324
- Joined: October 14, 2006, 6:16 pm
- Location: In the shed... Cranebrook NSW
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
Nice job on the floor Rick!.....but the Coors supports are further forward on the chassis mate!..
Honey, If I say I`ll fix something I will, there`s no need to remind me every 6 months!!
66 f100 tabletop swb 351 Clevo C6 "Beryl"
Slick Stock 3 KCMO
Slick Stock 4 Altoona
Slick Stock 5 KCMO
Slick Stock 6 Altoona
Slick Stock 7 Salina KS
Slick Stock 8..............................
66 f100 tabletop swb 351 Clevo C6 "Beryl"
Slick Stock 3 KCMO
Slick Stock 4 Altoona
Slick Stock 5 KCMO
Slick Stock 6 Altoona
Slick Stock 7 Salina KS
Slick Stock 8..............................
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
Looks like my truck when i started. You will have a beauty when finish,Tony
1966 f-100 ranger,red and white,240,cruiseomatic,3.00 gear,a/c.
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
Rick, that is rangoon red color on the floor. Looks like the floors pretty solid. Keeps the pics coming,Tony
1966 f-100 ranger,red and white,240,cruiseomatic,3.00 gear,a/c.
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
Been a while since I have updated this build so here is where I stand today Enjoy:
Frame in primer
Engine all gussied up
Radiator support re-fabricated
Other things done to date:
Cab metal work complete
Cab underside primed and painted
Bed under side Primed and painted
SS brake lines run throughout
New coil springs and shocks installed
Rear wheel bearing installed
Things to do:
inner fenders stripped primed and painted
install engine and trans
install new u-joints and install drive shaft
Paint and body
bed liner
install new wiring harness
etc...
Frame in primer
Engine all gussied up
Radiator support re-fabricated
Other things done to date:
Cab metal work complete
Cab underside primed and painted
Bed under side Primed and painted
SS brake lines run throughout
New coil springs and shocks installed
Rear wheel bearing installed
Things to do:
inner fenders stripped primed and painted
install engine and trans
install new u-joints and install drive shaft
Paint and body
bed liner
install new wiring harness
etc...
- therealjoeshmoe
- Posts: 1059
- Joined: July 24, 2006, 2:18 am
- Contact:
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
looks great!! keep the pics comminG!!
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
Great effort on the restoration. It's looking really good. I hope you'll unload those exhaust manifolds though. They are a corporate bean counter accountant's dream come true and are very restrictive.
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
Yeah, my neighbor who is my "senior advisor" and beer fridge emptyer says they look like sh!t on a white dress. Are there any recomendations on a set of headers that wont break the bank?
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
We picked up a set of OBX stainless long tube headers for my sons 5.0, 5 speed swap in the link in my signuture. I think we used ones meant for the 70's f100. Myself, as well as our exhaust guy, were overly impressed with the quality and flange thickness that will really reduce those pesky leaks of cheap headers. They are heavy duty for $240 or so. They will discolor as all stainless do but since they won't rust you can always have them coated years down the road if you want. You can just search for them on ebay or our swap might have the direct company that handles them. He probably has 5,000 miles on them and all is well.rderr wrote:Yeah, my neighbor who is my "senior advisor" and beer fridge emptyer says they look like sh!t on a white dress. Are there any recomendations on a set of headers that wont break the bank?
Build is looking good!
- therealjoeshmoe
- Posts: 1059
- Joined: July 24, 2006, 2:18 am
- Contact:
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
HOLY CRAP BATMAN!! LOL YOU JUST FINISHED YOUR TRUCK! LOOKS GREAT! GLAD TO SEE SOMEONE IS MAKING PROGRESS! LOOKS GREAT!
-
- Posts: 838
- Joined: August 2, 2014, 10:38 pm
- Location: Mustang, OK
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
Looks awesome. Congrats on a job well done!
Re: 66 long bed project has begun
Absolutely something to be very proud of! You did a fantastic job.