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Subject: 61-79-list Digest V2000 #306 Precedence: list ========================================================== 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 Sun, 22 Oct 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 306 In This Issue: Looking for restoration shop in north Houston Texas. Ford saves Plymouth! NP205 Sleeve Kits optima battery Re: Cab 4 sale Re: Cab for sale disc brake upgrade Re: 315C Re: OD in '78 Re: disc brake upgrade cab and box swap OD vs manual wide ratio C6 leak from rear end was reliability of OD, now old Lincolns... Re: cab and box swap Re: Cab for sale Re: cab and box swap Re: was reliability of OD, now old Lincolns... Re: leak from rear end ADMIN: Sigh..... Re: cab and box swap Often there Re: cab and box swap Re: cab and box swap Re: ADMIN: Sigh..... Rear gears vs OD's Re: optima battery Re: was reliability of OD, now old Lincolns... Re: cab and box swap Re: optima battery Re: Often there ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: lizard mcleodusa.net
Subject: Looking for restoration shop in north Houston Texas. Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 22:42:59 -0500 I am out of time and a place to work, so am looking for a good shop to do some engine and brake line work on my '71 F100 SWB. Its stock, and very much original, so I want someone that can respect that and not butcher my truck. Does anyone have a recomendation for a shop in the Houston Texas area? Thanks... ------------------------------------------------------------------ Bob Ollerton; "No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as a dog does." - Christopher Morley ------------------------------ From: JUMPINFORD aol.com
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 00:49:01 EDT Subject: Ford saves Plymouth! Well, folks, Ive always said the best part of Ford-truckin is the rescue operation. It was stretched to the limit last night by my buddy and his Barracuda fetish. He found a very nice 64 Cuda on Ebay. Bought it, and flew out to drive it from central Cali to Vegas. Well, About 200 miles into the trip, the differential exploded. I got the word at 4 o'clock yesterday. So the hunt was on, found a truck in the form of my sis-in-law's 2000 Ranger 4x4. I hoped the 4.0 and 4.11 gears would do it ok. It took awhile to find anyone that would rent me a dolly, cuz I d be towing with a compact. Got everything together, and got on the road at 6:15. Pace of traffic on I-15 to Cali was 90, so I made it to him in under 4 hrs, gettin there at just before 10pm. Took us an hour to get the Cuda hooked up on the dolly. Had to back it on and rope the steering wheel. Which I later found out was horribly illegal. Anyhow the whole trip back we were limited to 35 mph, because any faster and the Cuda would start to swaying, and became unnerving to say the least. It took us from 11 PM till almost 11 am this morning to get back into Vegas. That lil 4.0 was an awesome motor. Pulled without a whole lot of trouble. Stopping took a lil bit, but that was to be expected. Even got great mileage. Only used about a tank and a half of gas, if that. I always swore by full size, but that lil Ranger won my respect last night. A Special thanks to our fabulous Ford Filly Lisa, and her family, for being there in case we needed to crash in LA last night. Glad I could count on ya! Darrell & Tweety (who would have made the trip, except for the tickin ticker) ------------------------------ From: "Pat" <patsplace aisl.bc.ca>
Subject: NP205 Sleeve Kits Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 22:16:39 -0700 Howdy Folks, A pal was talking about the custom upgrade of using a 1 ton D$#ge spline and yoke as it was heavier construction and longer spline engagement. He is running a divorced T-case with 5-600 h.p. and finds that his front shaft takes a beating. Sounds interesting. Havn't seen one yet. Pat Patsplace 77 F250 4X4 78 F150 W/Overloads 72 Ranger parts truck 79 F250 4X4 (Dream Truck Under Construction) 78 F250 2WD Lariat Donor for the DT. From: "Michael" <danger csolutions.net>
Subject: Re: NP205 Sleeve Kits Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 18:12:10 -0700 > Hey Rich!> > Why not just buy new yolks? They aren't that expensive and are still > available through dana/spicer dealer. Tony Marino > redneck raex.com
. ------------------------------ From: "Don Richey" <djrdon sisna.com>
Subject: optima battery Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 02:08:28 -0700 I live near Las Vegas; can anybody tell me where I can find optima battery's ?? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 05:05:52 -0700 From: Greg <greg gregster.com>
Subject: Re: Cab 4 sale Bob wrote: > Is the dana 60 a front axle? If you're around phila pa, I might be > interested as well. > Nope. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 08:02:41 -0500 From: Steve Schaefer <schaefer PLASTEKGROUP.COM>
Subject: Re: Cab for sale > We'll have a '78 CrewCab (cab only) for sale shortly. The windshield and > rear window is in, but no doors. If anyone's interested, let me know and > I'll get some pics to ya when available. I don't know what the price > will be until I find out the condition. Also will have some other parts > for sale including a Dana 60 and 70. I don't know the ratios yet. > > Gregster Where are you located. I am interested. Thanks. Steve S. 76 f-350 Crew Cab 77 F-250 Supercab http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Shop/8663/ ------------------------------ From: "Shelley Batty" <shelba molalla.net>
Subject: disc brake upgrade Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 06:29:24 -0700 I have access to a 78 E250 that is being parted out. Will the front brake parts work to upgrade my 66 F250 from drums to disks? Can I just pull the whole front axles assembly, from I-beam to hub, out of the van and bolt it in to the pickup? I know I need to do the master cylinder and booster as well to get the dual circuit brakes, and will also need an adjustable proportioning valve to set the front to rear braking bias. I have a good theoretical knowledge of what needs to be done for this, but can someone who has actually done it shed some light on this for me? I need to re-read the procedure on the FTE website as well. The owner of the van will be selling the 351W and C6 out of it as well, if anyone is interested. NW Oregon area. Thanks Thom Batty 66 F250 Utility ------------------------------ From: "wish" <wish ford-trucks.net>
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 12:38:56 GMT Subject: Re: 315C >I am looking for a 351C. Anybody have one for sale? There is a mild one for sale that someone posted over on another list ... if you go to the msg. board over at www.nloc.org you might be able to find them there too ... Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L 73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish Ford Truck Enthusiasts http://www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 09:38:24 -0400 From: James Oxley <luxjo thecore.com>
Subject: Re: OD in '78 Gary wrote: > > You will see OD's whether they are needed or not because it is a magic word > in car and truck sales just like "High Performance", "Wide Track", "V-8", > "32 Valve" etc.... > > Don't misunderstand what I'm saying here, I agree that more gears are an > advantage in a truck but OD's are not necessarily the answer. There are 5 > and 6 speed transmissions out there for medium trucks for this reason. > Personally I would rather downshift to 4th from a 1:1 5th for hills and have > the 1:1 high gear for cruising :-) They can do this too but for some > reason, only the bean counters will ever know, they don't :-( > I agree, 1:1 has got to be more effieicnt than gearing up/down on your final drive. I can see why they started it, as 1:1 was the final drive for many years and adding another gear to an established tranny was the easiest, but now with totally new trans being designed, I can't see why they can't make first 4-5:1 and 4th gear 1:1 (with 2.5 rear gears). It would put more stress on rear driveshafts and the trannies, so maybe that is why they don't do it. OX -- 78 Bronco Custom, 400, T-18, 14 bolt/detroit/4.56, D60/detroit/4.56, 44 boggers, 9" lift 79 Bronco XLT, 351M, C6, D60/detroit/4.10, D448lug/Lokrite/4.10, 38.5 SX's, 4"lift 79 Bronc XLT, 351M, C6, 35 BFG AT's, 2" lift 86 Capri, turbo 5.0 (13.4 107)
90 Talon AWD turbo (12.7 104)
95 F250-460,4WD (16.9 82)
------------------------------ From: "Southerland, Rich" <rsouther alldata.com>
Subject: Re: disc brake upgrade Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 06:42:34 -0700 The spindles are different as is the booster. The steering linkage attachment points are different on the spindles (one is front steer, the other is rear steer-forget which is which). The rotors and calipers should interchange (I know they do from a 1/2 ton van to 1/2 ton truck), as the master cylinder (but you're going to get a new master anyway, right?). -----Original Message----- From: Shelley Batty [mailto:shelba molalla.net]
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 6:29 AM To: 61-79-List Ford-Trucks. Com
Subject: [61-79-list] disc brake upgrade I have access to a 78 E250 that is being parted out. Will the front brake parts work to upgrade my 66 F250 from drums to disks? Can I just pull the whole front axles assembly, from I-beam to hub, out of the van and bolt it in to the pickup? I know I need to do the master cylinder and booster as well to get the dual circuit brakes, and will also need an adjustable proportioning valve to set the front to rear braking bias. I have a good theoretical knowledge of what needs to be done for this, but can someone who has actually done it shed some light on this for me? I need to re-read the procedure on the FTE website as well. The owner of the van will be selling the 351W and C6 out of it as well, if anyone is interested. NW Oregon area. Thanks Thom Batty 66 F250 Utility ============================================================= To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ From: "Don Thurlow" <don.thurlow greenbaynet.com>
Subject: cab and box swap Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 08:43:48 -0500 Ok I've got a problem.. well not really. sorta I guess. Ok someone ran into my '79 f-250 and crushed my cab and my box (box was rusted out anyways) but i found a '77 f-150 that's in decent shape, for $300. Can I swap the cab and the box to my f-250? Also If i were to part out the rest of it out. I'd keep the motor and anyone can have there pickens for parts *cheap* also it's not a 205 (on 77) sorry. -Don ------------------------------ From: "Azie L. Magnusson" <maggie11 HiWAAY.net>
Subject: OD vs manual Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 09:16:36 -0500 Gary writes: >>We've discussed this before and most of us know the "Excuses" they use to not design a 4 speed auto with 1:1 top gear instead of the OD type but IMNSHO this is still the way to go. It could be done but at what cost? Only the bean counters will ever know :-) I know about all their excuses, I just don't believe they are valid. That's my opinion and I'm sticking with it.......Harumph! :-)<< We know we aren't going to change your opinion, but I believe the early Hydromatics that the General used from the early 40's(and possibly the late 30's) was a 4 speed with a 1:1 top gear, so it has already been designed and tested on the market. It was heavy to say the least and I really don't know much about them except that 1st gear was ultra low and 4th was 1:1. It went through several design changes(updates) during its time in the Olds, Pontiac, GMC, and Cadillac. The latest ones even had torque converters where the earlier ones had a pump that basically did not pump enough fluid at idle to cause engagement of the clutchpacks. I'd say that its gear ratios would be ideal for todays large cubes and the very high(lower numerically) rear gears we are running.. I'd personally like to have a current designed 4 speed automatic with those gears and todays technology up to the point of "brain" controls. I would rather stick with the valve body, governor, vacuum diaphram, and throttle valve principal for shifts.. Azie Magnusson Ardmore, Al. ------------------------------ From: "Michael Ray Jones" <mjones lcc.net>
Subject: wide ratio C6 Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 09:15:23 -0500 I'm hearing a lot of discussion about the wide ratio C6. What is the difference between the standard and wide ratio, and how would I tell if I have one or the other. I have a 77 F150 with a 460 and C6 and I believe the 2.75 rear end. It does not feel like it has a low 1st gear. It will run at least 50 in 1st gear, if that helps. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 09:24:18 -0500 Subject: Re: reliability of OD From: "John LaGrone" <jlagrone ford-trucks.com>
> Just 128k? =P, Our '88 Lincoln just hit 201k, can't believe that it still > doesn't burn oil. I'm glad to hear this tidbit. -- John jlagrone ford-trucks.com <]:-) <]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)
1979 F150 Custom, Long Wide Bed, Regular Cab, 351M, C6 (Henry) http://www.ford-trucks.com/jlagrone/henry.home.htm Dearborn iron rules!!!! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:31:42 -0400 From: Joe <shoman p3.net>
Subject: leak from rear end Group my 61 has a leak from the rear end where the driveshaft connects...is this a pretty straight forward job?? Just a seal?? Joe "Havin fun in my 61" ------------------------------ From: "Southerland, Rich" <rsouther alldata.com>
Subject: was reliability of OD, now old Lincolns... Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 07:44:41 -0700 Just got done - well almost done, just have to figure out why the windows don't work now :( changing the heater core in our '84 Lincoln. If I ever meet the guy who was responsible for its' design, I will kick him where it hurts. Having to remove the entire dashboard to change a heater core is just WRONG. I would rather have changed the engine. Just remember this when you're griping about changing the core in your truck. FTE content: I would much rather have had to change the heater core in my '77 E150! -----Original Message----- From: John LaGrone [mailto:jlagrone ford-trucks.com]
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 7:24 AM To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: [61-79-list] Re: reliability of OD > Just 128k? =P, Our '88 Lincoln just hit 201k, can't believe that it still > doesn't burn oil. I'm glad to hear this tidbit. -- John jlagrone ford-trucks.com <]:-) <]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)
1979 F150 Custom, Long Wide Bed, Regular Cab, 351M, C6 (Henry) http://www.ford-trucks.com/jlagrone/henry.home.htm Dearborn iron rules!!!! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:41:37 -0700 From: Greg <greg gregster.com>
Subject: Re: cab and box swap Don Thurlow wrote: > Ok I've got a problem.. well not really. sorta I guess. > > Ok someone ran into my '79 f-250 and crushed my cab and my box (box was > rusted out anyways) but i found a '77 f-150 that's in decent shape, for > $300. Can I swap the cab and the box to my f-250? <snip> I don't think it'll work. I just bought a '77 half-ton ... the frame widens out right behind the cab whereas the frame on my '77 F250 does not. Maybe the '79 F250's are different. AFAIK, the cab will fit. Greg '77 F250 Explorer 4x4 '77 F100 SWB 4x4 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:47:28 -0700 From: Greg <greg gregster.com>
Subject: Re: Cab for sale Steve Schaefer wrote: <snip> > > > Where are you located. I am interested. > <snip> I'm in the southern part of Maine ... Oxford county. the truck is just outside of Portland till I get it trailered here, hopefully this weekend. Greg ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 08:03:36 -0700 From: Don Grossman <duckdon mac.com>
Subject: Re: cab and box swap >Don Thurlow wrote: > >> Ok I've got a problem.. well not really. sorta I guess. >> >> Ok someone ran into my '79 f-250 and crushed my cab and my box (box was >> rusted out anyways) but i found a '77 f-150 that's in decent shape, for >> $300. Can I swap the cab and the box to my f-250? > ><snip> >I don't think it'll work. I just bought a '77 half-ton ... the frame widens >out right behind the cab whereas the frame on my '77 F250 does not. Maybe the >'79 F250's are different. AFAIK, the cab will fit. I'm pretty sure the 78-79 F-250's have the wider frame in the rear. -- Don Grossman duckdon mac.com
------------------------------ From: "G & J Boling" <flash1 alltel.net>
Subject: Re: was reliability of OD, now old Lincolns... Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 11:16:29 -0400 changing the heater core in our '84 Lincoln. If I ever > meet the guy who was responsible for its' design, I will kick him where it > hurts. Having to remove the entire dashboard to change a heater core is > just WRONG. ======================================================= i had to change mine in my 88 merc and know exactly what your saying there is no easy way to do it either the merc has 140,000 and still doesnt burn any oil either with a 302 efi in it gordon ------------------------------ From: "G & J Boling" <flash1 alltel.net>
Subject: Re: leak from rear end Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 11:17:28 -0400 the yoke needs to be torqued back to specs i do know that on them when your done gordon ----- Original Message ----- From: Joe <shoman p3.net>
To: ford trucklist61-79 <61-79-list ford-trucks.com>
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 10:31 AM Subject: [61-79-list] leak from rear end > Group > > my 61 has a leak from the rear end where the driveshaft connects...is > this a pretty > straight forward job?? Just a seal?? > Joe > "Havin fun in my 61" > > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:09:56 -0500 Subject: Re: OD vs manual From: "John LaGrone" <jlagrone ford-trucks.com>
> I believe the early > Hydromatics that the General used from the early 40's(and possibly the > late 30's) was a 4 speed with a 1:1 top gear, so it has already been > designed and tested on the market. I believe the first Hydramatic was introduced by Cadillac and Oldsmobile in the 1949 model year. Earlier automatics were not Hydramatics. The two speed Hydramatic referred to as preferred by racing is actually a Powerglide. There was a four speed Hydramatic available available in GMC trucks during the 50s. My dad had a 55 pickup and a 56 suburban (called Carryalls back then), both had the 4 speed auto. -- John jlagrone ford-trucks.com <]:-) <]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)
1979 F150 Custom, Long Wide Bed, Regular Cab, 351M, C6 (Henry) http://www.ford-trucks.com/jlagrone/henry.home.htm Dearborn iron rules!!!! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 11:12:00 -0400 From: Ken Payne <kpayne ford-trucks.com>
Subject: ADMIN: Sigh..... Not even a week ago I posted a administrative email stating: "Discussion of political candidates is off limits. Sorry to take this stand, but its been abused lately, especially with the pending election around the corner. I don't care if its conservative or liberal, it doesn't really belong here. If you feel you must talk about it, use the General Conversation forum on our web site where very little is considered off topic." Violations have and will result in suspension of posting privileges for 30 days. Ken Payne Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts ------------------------------ From: "Don Thurlow" <don.thurlow greenbaynet.com>
Subject: Re: cab and box swap Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:18:49 -0500 > >Don Thurlow wrote: > > > >> Ok I've got a problem.. well not really. sorta I guess. > >> > >> Ok someone ran into my '79 f-250 and crushed my cab and my box (box was > >> rusted out anyways) but i found a '77 f-150 that's in decent shape, for > >> $300. Can I swap the cab and the box to my f-250? > > > ><snip> > >I don't think it'll work. I just bought a '77 half-ton ... the frame widens > >out right behind the cab whereas the frame on my '77 F250 does not. Maybe the > >'79 F250's are different. AFAIK, the cab will fit. > > I'm pretty sure the 78-79 F-250's have the wider frame in the rear. So i'll be able to put the cab on but not the box? ------------------------------ From: "Azie L. Magnusson" <maggie11 HiWAAY.net>
Subject: Often there Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:18:44 -0500 Tony writes: >>They laugh when I walk in the door now because I'm there so often.. ;-)<< OK Tony.. Tell all of us... Why are you there so often??? Just to hang out, or observe, or what?? Inquirung minds want to know!!!! Azie Magnusson Ardmore, Al. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 08:30:02 -0700 From: Don Grossman <duckdon mac.com>
Subject: Re: cab and box swap > > > I'm pretty sure the 78-79 F-250's have the wider frame in the rear. > >So i'll be able to put the cab on but not the box? > the cab will be no problem. Just double check the frame first. A quick glance will tell you if the frame widens after the cab. -- Don Grossman duckdon mac.com
------------------------------ From: "Don Thurlow" <don.thurlow greenbaynet.com>
Subject: Re: cab and box swap Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:35:13 -0500 > > > > > I'm pretty sure the 78-79 F-250's have the wider frame in the rear. > > > >So i'll be able to put the cab on but not the box? > > > > the cab will be no problem. Just double check the frame first. A > quick glance will tell you if the frame widens after the cab. Ok. Then i'll take the cab off and take the motor. If anyone needs any parts everything else is for sale. So let me know contact me off list if you want doesn't matter to me. I'm in Green bay,WI if you need to know where i am. -Don ------------------------------ From: "Don Thurlow" <don.thurlow greenbaynet.com>
Subject: Re: ADMIN: Sigh..... Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:35:50 -0500 Yeah. > Not even a week ago I posted a administrative email stating: > > "Discussion of political candidates is off limits. > > Sorry to take this stand, but its been abused lately, especially > with the pending election around the corner. I don't care if > its conservative or liberal, it doesn't really belong here. > If you feel you must talk about it, use the General Conversation > forum on our web site where very little is considered off > topic." > > Violations have and will result in suspension of posting privileges > for 30 days. > > Ken Payne > Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts > > > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. > ------------------------------ From: "Azie L. Magnusson" <maggie11 HiWAAY.net>
Subject: Rear gears vs OD's Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:43:13 -0500 Gary writes: >>My biggest complaint is not the added gear ratios but the added gears which actually give less over all advantage than the numbers would seem to indicate due to the added energy losses.<< Gary and I agree again. This is getting to be a habit, I think.. In case you guys don't understand what Gary is saying here, it is: A 2.75:1 rear and an ultra low geared 1st gear tranny is better than a 4.11:1 rear with a .69 OD. Both give the same final drive(relatively speaking) but due to the fact that the 2.75 equipped vehicle will not be pulling any extra gears in high gear. It will be direct, so there will be less friction.. I again refer to my earlier post about the General's Hydromatic.. Clarification- I'm not a fan of the Generals in any form or fashion, but that particular transmission does have the gear ratios we need today (or nearly so anyway). Azie Magnusson Ardmore, Al. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:59:30 -0500 Subject: Re: was reliability of OD, now old Lincolns... From: "John LaGrone" <jlagrone ford-trucks.com>
> i had to change mine in my 88 merc and know exactly what your saying there > is no easy way to do it either > the merc has 140,000 and still doesnt burn any oil either with a 302 efi in > it I'm confused. I had to change the evaporator core in my 88 Towncar last summer. I pulled the dog house under the hood. Nothing was done from the inside. A pain, but no where near as bad as replacing the heater core in the F150. Now that had to all be done from inside. -- John jlagrone ford-trucks.com <]:-) <]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)
1979 F150 Custom, Long Wide Bed, Regular Cab, 351M, C6 (Henry) http://www.ford-trucks.com/jlagrone/henry.home.htm Dearborn iron rules!!!! ------------------------------ From: "Garrett Nelson" <garrettnelson writeme.com>
Subject: Re: optima battery Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 11:30:33 -0500 www.summitracing.com ---Garrett www.1966ford.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Don Richey To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 4:08 AM Subject: [61-79-list] optima battery I live near Las Vegas; can anybody tell me where I can find optima battery's ?? ============================================================= To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ From: "Southerland, Rich" <rsouther alldata.com>
Subject: Re: was reliability of OD, now old Lincolns... Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 09:35:03 -0700 Mine is a Continental. The town car is larger and has more room underhood. There is nothing (dog house) under the Continental hood, it's all inside... -----Original Message----- From: John LaGrone [mailto:jlagrone ford-trucks.com]
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 9:00 AM To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: [61-79-list] Re: was reliability of OD, now old Lincolns... > i had to change mine in my 88 merc and know exactly what your saying there > is no easy way to do it either > the merc has 140,000 and still doesnt burn any oil either with a 302 efi in > it I'm confused. I had to change the evaporator core in my 88 Towncar last summer. I pulled the dog house under the hood. Nothing was done from the inside. A pain, but no where near as bad as replacing the heater core in the F150. Now that had to all be done from inside. -- John jlagrone ford-trucks.com <]:-) <]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)
1979 F150 Custom, Long Wide Bed, Regular Cab, 351M, C6 (Henry) http://www.ford-trucks.com/jlagrone/henry.home.htm Dearborn iron rules!!!! ============================================================= To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ From: "Don Thurlow" <don.thurlow greenbaynet.com>
Subject: Re: cab and box swap Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 11:39:52 -0500 ok. so i can swap the cab from a 77 f-150 to my 79 f-250 now all i need is a book. anyone know of a place where i can get a manual/book/how-to to tell me how to do it now? it looks pretty basic i just don't wanna screw anything up and i want to do it in the least time possible because it's getting cold and it's gonna snow soon ------------------------------ From: "Keith" <A2JKEITH GCI.NET>
Subject: Re: optima battery Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 08:38:07 -0800 Sears also carries the Optima I think, also try checking out any car stereo shops around you , they like to install them as well. If all that fails NAPA sells the same battery called the "Orbital" that does the same thing and is every bit as good as the Optima style. Also anyone wants to give advice, I have been checking out the gear box on my 71 F250 4wd and I believe that the best conversion is going to be from a newer 86-- F350 the frame has to be modified to sit in farther but it doesnt have to be cut which is the problem I had with the last conversion that I was looking at. But if yall thunk about it for a while and come up with anything let me know. Keith. 71 F250 4wd High boy -----Original Message----- From: Garrett Nelson <garrettnelson writeme.com>
To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com <61-79-list ford-trucks.com>
Date: Monday, October 23, 2000 8:32 AM Subject: [61-79-list] Re: optima battery > >www.summitracing.com > >---Garrett www.1966ford.com > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Don Richey > To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com
> Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 4:08 AM > Subject: [61-79-list] optima battery > > > > I live near Las Vegas; can anybody tell me where I can find optima battery's ?? > > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. > > >============================================================= >To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 >Please remove this footer when replying. > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 12:50:08 -0400 From: Tony Marino <redneck raex.com>
Subject: Re: Often there Because my wallet thinks it's larger than my brain.. 8-) You guys know how it is! Big metal parts- American made steel- large drive shafts, clutches, bearings!! ARRRGH!!! Why mess around with flimsy crap at auto parts when you can go down to a dana/spicer dealer and get whatever you need for your drive train needs, and American made, not remanufactured, for the best price.. 8-) Then again, when you own five 4x4 trucks, and you drive like I do, you tend to get part numbers like universal joints, axle shaft bearings, etc memorized pretty quick. Thus why I'm down there so often.. Keep in mind these are also the people who helped me out with that 67-79 4x4 steering column universal fix for our trucks that everybody has had problems with! 8-) Tony Marino redneck raex.com
At 10:18 10/23/2000 -0500, you wrote: >Tony writes: >>They laugh when I walk in the door now because >I'm there so often.. ;-)<< > >OK Tony.. Tell all of us... Why are you there so often??? Just to >hang out, or observe, or what?? > >Inquirung minds want to know!!!! > > >Azie Magnusson >Ardmore, Al. > >============================================================= >To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 >Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 12:00:21 -0500 Subject: Re: was reliability of OD, now old Lincolns... From: "John LaGrone" <jlagrone ....To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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