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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list 61-79-list); Sun, 19 Mar 2000 23:54:41 -0500 (EST) Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 23:54:41 -0500 (EST) From: Ford Truck Enthusiasts List Server To: 61-79-list digest users Reply-to: 61-79-list  ford-trucks.com Subject: 61-79-list Digest V2000 #43 Precedence: bulk ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts 1961-1979 Truck Mailing List Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ 61-79-list Digest Sat, 18 Mar 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 043 In This Issue: Hi-Boy Re: Thunder Trucks Re: Highboy ID Re: seat belts 61-64 Cab mounts ? Something we might find interesting ADMIN: Numerous web site updates! Re: Thunder Trucks Website 460 Crank Question Re: Thunder Trucks ADMIN: WOW! Re: 460 Crank Question ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2000 20:18:55 -0800 From: scott Subject: Hi-Boy >>>>>>I just bought a new truck tonight, well new to me that is! It's a 1977 F250 4x4, GVRW 8100 lb, 4:10 limited slip rear end, 400 auto, np205. The manufacture date on the door pillar is 05/77. Is this truck a HighBoy,how can I tell? One way is that a Hi-Boy has a crossmember under the front bumper.I think yours is a little late in the model run to be a Hi-Boy tho.. >>>>>>What are the advantages/dissadvantages of the HighBoy? Being as I own a 76 Hi-Boy I'll have to say they are just awesome trucks in general.One disadvantage is the power assist stereing set-up.I plan on someday changing my steering to the late 77-78 set-up. >>>>>I tell what front axle the truck has ...Dana 44 or 60...? The rear end should be a 60.Compare the size of the pumpkins from the front and rear differentials.A 44 is smaller.I have a 44 in mine and can measure it if you like.With a 8100 gross you may have a 60. ------------------------------ From: draco pacifier.com Subject: Re: Thunder Trucks Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 06:35:04 -0800 (PST) Alright Darrell! So how do we get to see this? Mark in Southwest Washington http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.pacifier.com/~draco/Truck.html -- '74 F-100 Ranger XLT 4X4 in digest mode ------------------------------ From: Rubberducky23 webtv.net (Danny Ling) Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 08:44:57 -0600 (CST) Subject: Re: Highboy ID the highboys come with a 6 spring front leaf pack, and a 9 spring rear leaf pack. I believe the highboys also were the only Fords avalible with the large external locking hubs on the front axle. the NP 205 should also be divoriced from the trans. (drive shaft running from transfer case to transmission) Also highboys are very easily distinguished by their uncommon "power assist" steering set up. they have a MANUAL steering box with a controller in the drag link that senses which way the wheels are being turned then a 2 way hydraulic cylender bolted to the front axle (resembles a steering stabilizer with hydraulic lines running to it) forces the tires to turn left or right. Hope this helps ya. Laters, Danny Ling ------------------------------ From: Rubberducky23 webtv.net (Danny Ling) Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 09:00:06 -0600 (CST) Subject: Re: seat belts James I have had a couple similar incidents. I pulled my OEM shoulder belts out of my 77 F250 4X4 in favor of 5 point harneses for mud racing and truck pulls. During day to day driving the just wear the lap portion of it. I'm military and the MP's are post are REAL picky about wearing seat belts and they have pulled me over a couple times for it. One even told me I should be wearing the shoulder portion of it too. He says "if the vehicle is equipped with it. you have to use it". They threw the ticket out though when I fought it. Believe me a seasoned police office is much more leanient than an 18 year old Pvt E-2 straight out of AIT. ------------------------------ From: pdesanto Cinergy.com Subject: 61-64 Cab mounts ? Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 12:06:01 -0500 Somebody (?) was asking about replacement cab mounts for a 61 Unibody. If you only need the fronts they're available from a couple of places. Carolina Classics has em as well as JC Whitney. I think Dennis Carpenter has them too, but don't have a new Catalog. Somebody on here can point you in the right direction though. All those places have new cab mount rubbers and bolts too. About $60. Good luck, Phil ( 64 F-100, Farphrumfinish'd ) ------------------------------ From: ballingr bootheel.net Subject: Something we might find interesting Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 14:40:25 -0600 Forwarded from the FE big-block forum at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://network54.com/Forum/21142?it=0 Federal Mogul in distress -FE parts alert posted by Jay-Mar 18 2000 FE enthusiasts are very dependent on Federal Mogul Corp. for a variety of stock and high performance FE parts, readily available and reasonably priced. For those who don't follow business news, FM has been on an acquision binge for the past 2-3 years and has purchased many familiar brand names in the OEM and service /performance marketplace (eg. TRW,Fel-Pro, McCord, Sealed Power,Sterling and many other lesser known but critical names in electrical, fuel management and body accessory products.)During the acquisiton phase of the business plan, FM stock soared and the company was a darling of Wall Street as well as dear to our hearts for their products which support the FE engine family. FM now has serious financal problems and the stock has tanked after several disappointing earnings announcements (see Federal Mogul.com, investor relations, financial reports). The CEO and financial people have just announced the most sweeping restructuring in company history with the closure of 22 branch distribution facilities, closure of several factories, elimination of many employees and "rationalization of product lines" The latter statement is code for serious restriction and/or elimination of products.A patient and friend of mine is the local FM distribution branch manager (a 30 year TRW now FM employee) and says many parts will initially be harder to obtain, then higher in cost, and finally discontinued...ostensibly because people don't want to wait, object to higher prices then finally don't order the items. In reality, the company is finding it harder and harder to justify low volume/low profit experiences to support engine families that have been discontinued for almost 25 years and a period of financial distress is a strategic time to eliminate overlapping products, sell off the laggards and discontinue the worst offenders. FE and other older engine families presently supported by FM could suffer serious consequences this time around. Stay alert and watch the new catalogs. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 16:31:05 -0500 From: Ken Payne Subject: ADMIN: Numerous web site updates! The following items have been added to the Ford Truck Enthusiasts web site: Two new tech articles: "Notes on a Volare Front Clip Install On A 1953 F100" "Building An NP 205 Transfer Case Cradle" News articles: -Ford Motor Company To Buy Land Rover From BMW, Expanding Lineup Of Premium Brands -2001 Ford Escape prices begin at $18,160 -Ford Explorer celebrates 10th anniversary The pictorial has *many* additions! Its been a LONG time since there was such a diverse addition. Note that these are pictorial submissions through February 20th. Submissions after Feb 20th will be added next weekend. 2000 Excursion 2000 F250 Superduty Crewcab 1999 F350 Superduty, frame up custom 1999 F350 Superduty 4x4 Crewcab 1996 F150 4x4 1986 F150 XL 1984 F150 XL 1979 Ranchero GT 1978 F150 Ranger 1977 F100 1976 F250 1972 F100 1971 F100 Ranger 1968 F250 1967 F100 1966 F100 1965 F100 1956 Mercury M100 Panel Delivery 1953 F100 1952 F1 Ken Payne Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts ------------------------------ From: JUMPINFORD aol.com Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 16:36:03 EST Subject: Re: Thunder Trucks I got in touch with the guys that shot all the video, Im calling tomorrow to get my own copy. When I do Im gonna find someone to put into comp format, so I can share it with everyone. Im just as curious as the rest of you to see what I looked like. Darrell & Tweety ------------------------------ From: davewild tc3net.com Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 23:38:45 GMT Subject: Website Hey guys my website is up if anyone wants to check it out. www.geocities.com/davewilds_78f150/ its about my 78's let me know what you think, or what you would like to see. Thanks, David Wild two 1978 f150's ------------------------------ From: "Luke Phillips" Subject: 460 Crank Question Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 18:10:57 CST Why did Ford have there cranks turned 0.010 from the factory? Thanks, Luke Phillips 67 F100 shortbed 240 I6 (460 in the works!) ______________________________________________________ ------------------------------ From: "Hogan, Tom" Subject: Re: Thunder Trucks Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 17:18:51 -0800 > Well folks I did it! Tweety and I competed in a genuine > thunder truck > competition here in vegas last night. Im still tryin to see > when it comes on > tv, I gotta see this for myself. Will it be on a network and which one? Tom H ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 20:58:07 -0500 From: Ken Payne Subject: ADMIN: WOW! I just ran the Ford Truck Enthusiasts server logs for the first time in several months. WOW! A historical perspective: it took us slightly over 2 years to reach 1 million visitors. As of March, 2000, FTE is now receiving over 300,000 visitors per month! Expect **more** free services in the near future. We've added the archive search, updated message board software (if you haven't been by the message boards on the web site lately, you're missing a large and rapidly growing community) and free web based mail so far in March. We've got a few more items upcoming in the next two weeks. Thank you to everyone for making us a success! Ken Payne Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 21:01:52 -0800 From: Jason Derra Subject: Re: 460 Crank Question .010 under from what? I don't think they ever did. 3.00" mains and 2.50" rods since as far back as I can remember. Jason Luke Phillips wrote: > Why did Ford have there cranks turned 0.010 from the factory? Thanks, > > Luke Phillips > 67 F100 shortbed 240 I6 (460 in the works!) > ______________________________________________________ > > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the > message. ------------------------------ End of 61-79-list Digest V2000 #43 **********************************.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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