Well, I finally got the courage to post a build on here......
Drove my 'Blue Thunder into the shop this morning
This is what it looked like at 5 pm.... My mom (she's 87) asked me why I ripped up my truck
My plans ?
Out with the 223, in with 300 with headers & 4bbl intake & c6 auto trans
Dual brake master cylinder
Rebuild steering box
Refurbish interior
New wood in bed floor
New paint
Not going for car show quality.... Just make it a nice running farm truck to use
. . . [b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID '' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER '' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN ''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
After a 2 year stop... I'm finally able to get in gear !
Hopefully get this on the road in 2016 !
I want to do everything I listed....
With the change to a 390 on propane instead of the 300 i6
. . . [b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID '' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER '' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN ''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
No power steering , as I rarely drive in town
Possible AC.... Sure be nice at times
Baby Blue.....
Not a common color, just going back to original
. . . [b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID '' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER '' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN ''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
Running it on propane, you could have a grille in the front and a grill in the bed.
Just a thought,
SPark
1932 Ford 5 window coupe. 302/C4 1962 8V-390/C6 Unibody Short Bed Soon to be Big Window - The Lincoln that never was 2013 F150 Super Crew Eco Boost 4x4 2015 Ford Edge for the little lady, because she said so! 2007 Mustang GT, 4.6-3V/5 Speed. Only 8680 miles on the clock.
Rear leafs disassembled , cleaned , wiped with oil & put back together
Took out bottom 4 leafs
(They are straight & only used when you have a very heavy load)
I installed a 3" block wich gave me about 1 3/4" lift
I re-arched the fronts years ago & they are about 2" above stock
New u-bolts and shackle bushings also
. . . [b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID '' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER '' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN ''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
Out with the bad.... In with the new
Using treated lumber... 1x6 boards
They measure 3/4" thick ( which is the same)
But only 5 1/2" wide (the original truck bed are 6")
But doesn't really matter, the tin rails cover the gap anyway
Wood , New bolts & washers.... Got it all at Lowes for $60
. . . [b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID '' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER '' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN ''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
Bed floor done ....
Rebuilding the bed I decided to "make it better than factory"
At least in my opinion....
Where the row of bolts that just had washers, I made a strap
Out of 1 1/2" by 3/16 ... and bolted it to the underside... Much
More support for just a small addition
. . . [b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID '' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER '' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN ''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
Setting the 390 in...
Fabricated some engine mounts out of parts & pieces collected over years
Transmission mount needs fab too
Going to have to shorten the driveshaft between trans & transfer case
. . . [b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID '' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER '' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN ''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
. . . [b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID '' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER '' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN ''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
Way to go Pat! Bet you will not have any trouble keeping up with the gang
on those road trips with that FE between the rails. Probably more like keeping
tires with tread on it now. HeeHee! Keep up the good work!
Love the floor job on the bed too! TR
Crappy pic ... Cheap cell phone....
Layed down some paint....
Kinda rusty at it.... Had an issue with the fender
Fixed it ...kinda.... I have to keep reminding myself ITS A FARM TRUCK
. . . [b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID '' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER '' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN ''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
That looks a bit better....
Rattle can Ford blue.....
. . . [b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID '' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER '' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN ''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
Keep up the good work!
