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the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ 61-79-list Digest Tue, 24 Oct 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 310 In This Issue: Re: FROM COLE (OFF TOPIC) Re: Fw: Re: Steering Shaft Part Numbers For Upper Univers Re: cab and box swap - time estimate RRe: cab and box swap - cutting cab mounts Re: 64 power steering conversion Re: Coil spring paint... Re: 1969 F100 4x4 Bed material for 65 F-100? Re: '79 F-350 4x4 steering help Re: cracked frame around steering box '71 F100 for sale on ebay Re: 64 power steering conversion cab and box swap - UPDATE F350 4X4 steering Gear ratios of C6 64 power steering conversion Re: 1969 F100 4x4 Re: Fw: Re: Steering Shaft Part Numbers For Upper Re: Fw: Re: Steering Shaft Part Numbers For Uppe Re: Fw: Re: Steering Shaft Part Numbers For Upper Univers E-Brake cable for '78 Re: E-Brake cable for '78 Pistons Re: E-Brake cable for '78 Re: Pistons Re: E-Brake cable for '78 Re: E-Brake cable for '78 Antifreeze in Cab Fix or replace bed for 65 F-100 Zero rust....was coil spring paint Re: Antifreeze in Cab Re: Antifreeze in Cab ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Keith" <A2JKEITH GCI.NET>
Subject: Re: FROM COLE (OFF TOPIC) Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 20:03:27 -0800 In response, to the below listed. My personal belief is that my Ford is a great thing, but, just how much precedence does it take over life in general. I know the die hards all say Fords are life, hehe But In Rich's defense, an occasional reminder to the die hards on the Ford list that wouldnt dream of darkening the "doorway" of another forum/list that an occasional update about our boys out there that many of which are probably Ford fans too, (guestimation) our support would be greatly appreciated. Keith Price 71 F250 4x4 390 (thinkin about puttin in a rice burner, NOT! ! ! !) >This is my last off topic post about this ( I promise:) >This personal Email was sent to list member Jeff Hansen, forwarded to me, >and alass, I forward to you. Sorta puts a personal spin on this subject. >I'm sure this is kinda in the grey area of politics which Ken has banned. I >await my fate...... > >Rich > > Subject: FROM COLE > Take care and sleep well knowing the US Navy is on watch tonight, but say > a prayer for the 250 members of the Cole who must wake tomorrow to another > day of fighting for their ship. > > John Cassani > USS ANCHORAGE > ------------------------------ From: "Keith" <A2JKEITH GCI.NET>
Subject: Re: Fw: Re: Steering Shaft Part Numbers For Upper Univers Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 20:07:40 -0800 Well in response to the below, good thing you aint seen my steering, I still cant find tie rod ends for that draglink with the garrison style power steering, I did manage to rebuild the thing though, but I got like 5 inches of free play in the steering wheel, makes it kinda tricky to manuver down the highway but when its a daily driver with no other recourse, yick, if anyone has any part numbers for those things, it would be greatly appreciated. Keith Price 71 F250 4x4 390 --- > >Sorry list, this is one of two pet peaves of mine. Bring your vehicle to my >house, will help you as much as I can. But if I see something wrong with >your brakes or steering, were gonna fix it or your vehicle stay's, even if i >have to pay for the part's. Ask Jeff Hansen. ( Ohhhh, am I gonna pay for >that remark..:) > >Rich ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 19:45:41 -0400 From: David Wadson <wadsond air.on.ca>
Subject: Re: cab and box swap - time estimate >>If this project is anything like mine seem to be, take your worst-case >>estimate and double it. That should be close (at that's what SWMBO says >>about me). Haha. I've told my significant other "it'll be two weeks" so many times that it's become a long-standing joke with her whenever I'm doing something on the truck... "How long is it gonna take to fix that, Dave...oh yeah, two weeks!" I've always found that things go quicker when you have someone helping you though my partner in Ford trucks doesn't drink so maybe that's the key factor...sobriety. Other than the hassle with the brake lines, swapping the cab should go fairly quickly. We've gotten quite good at field stripping a cab and most of the stuff goes fast - it's when you get to the old rusted bolts that you can't get at with a saw or torch that you get killed.... David Wadson - wadsond air.on.ca
"PS1" - 79 F100 ...ground into a million pieces. "PS2" - 78 F100 ...currently alive and kicking. "PS3" - 79 F150 4x4 ...now what have I gotten myself into... Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 19:51:57 -0400 From: David Wadson <wadsond air.on.ca>
Subject: RRe: cab and box swap - cutting cab mounts >Sounds good Don. I didn't see parking brake cables mentioned tho. Cab >mounts on >these ol' trucks here in Maine require the flaming hacksaw. Just no way >they're >gonna turn after 20+ winters of salt. Have a garden hose handy ... the rubbers >will catch fire and smoke like %&*#! Actually, you'll probably be able to get them off fairly easily. I was stripping a truck for parts with a buddy and we were removing the cab (we were keeping the rest of it for a while). He tried to get the cab bolts undone and they weren't budging. Not having a decent breaker bar, I did the old box-end wrench slipped over the end of the ratchet handle trick and got ready to start prying. He started shaking his head and me and just go "No way" out of his mouth when I snapped the bolt - and then proceeded to do the others. Being somewhat slight of frame, I didn't have a whole lot of force on it and those bolts snapped fairly easily. Probably the easiest thing I've removed in a while! The disposal of the cab was even more amusing...we lashed it back to back with the cab on another truck that didn't have a box. Good thing neither one of us owns a welder and cutting torch - we were starting to become somewhat serious in our considerations of creating some twisted Frankenstein F150 Double Cab! :-) David Wadson - wadsond air.on.ca
"PS1" - 79 F100 ...ground into a million pieces. "PS2" - 78 F100 ...currently alive and kicking. "PS3" - 79 F150 4x4 ...now what have I gotten myself into... Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada ------------------------------ From: "Carver" <carver ncwebsurfer.com>
Subject: Re: 64 power steering conversion Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 22:58:20 -0700 I haven't done it to my '64, but a few years back I asked some of my hotrodding co-workers, one owned a '65 F100, about this. He indicated that the steering column and power steering stuff from a '74 will fit right in. Other years not so easy. Any substantiation? Jeff '64 F100 CrewCab ------------------------------------ It has come time to do something about my steering on my 64 F100. My steering box is feeling funny and I can turn it about 1/4 turn before it has any effect on the steering of the vehicle. I am trying to decide if buying a mustang II front clip is the answer or just converting to power steering and disc brakes is the way to go. What is the opinion of the group? I am not sure if I want to chop my frame to install the mustang II front end. How hard is it to just convert to PS and disc brakes? What years of F100s can I find the donor parts? Is it a major fabrication job to do this conversion? ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 02:11:02 -0400 (EDT) From: Jimbo <jcraig CLEMSON.EDU>
Subject: Re: Coil spring paint... I think the bumper paint is more geared towards rubber and plastic. It consists of an adhesion promoter, primer, and color coat. I think the cans of the stuff total around $15. I have had wonderful results on plastic bumpers, but my springs have held up real nice with a coat of Plasti-Coat engine paint on them with a shot of clear on top--And they matched the engine. If you're just looking for something to keep them from rusting, JC Whitney sells paint called Zero Rust. Has anyone ever heard of it? It seals existing rust and dries rock hard. After I sandblasted my frame, I put a few coats of that on it and am very pleased with the results. Jimbo ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 02:32:54 -0700 (PDT) From: "D. DiMartino" <grunon yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: 1969 F100 4x4 Question : what kind of transfer case is in this thing > it only > has 2wd and 4wd no 4 high and 4 low Thanks randy > Sorry this is so long im just excited to find this. post the VIN numbers, they hold all that info... ===== Daniel DiMartino <grunon yahoo.com>
1968 F-250 soon to be a 4x4 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Messenger - Talk while you surf! It's FREE. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://im.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: "Desanto, Phillip" <pdesanto Cinergy.com>
Subject: Bed material for 65 F-100? Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 06:39:48 -0400 Darryl- on that rust fix for the front of your bed, you can have a sheetmetal shop bend you a suitable piece to fit if you decide to fix it instead of replace the bed. Nobody makes a patch panel that I know of. I had to make my own too. If you go that route, it's easier to pull the bed to fix it. Lot more room to work that way. You can buy "patch" panel material for the floor or replace it all with new sheetmetal. Good luck whichever way you go. Speakin of beds. Does anybody out there have a good bed wiring harness for a 64 / 66 Styleside? I either misplaced mine or scrapped it with my old rusty bed, and this new bed didn't have one. I'll need it one of these days, if I ever get this thing ready to put back on. Drop me a line if you can help. Thanx, Phil 64 F-100 - 63.5 Galaxie ------------------------------ From: "Gary Tobolski" <garyt mediaone.net>
Subject: Re: '79 F-350 4x4 steering help Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 06:48:22 -0400 It looks like the second arm is connected to the dropped pitman arm with some sort of ball-joint that I assume is also bad. What am I looking at here in terms ot fixing the steering on this beast? Does anyone know where I can find a new steering box for this truck? This description sounds just like one I've got sitting in my yard. If you are interested, let me know. Eric Tobolski ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 01:10:46 -0400 From: David Wadson <wadsond air.on.ca>
Subject: Re: cracked frame around steering box >I took my "new" 79 Bronco in to get it inspected today. I had noticed the >crack a couple days ago, but figured no one else would, or it wouldn't be a >problem. Well, the guy at the station called and said he'd all but walked >by and found the crack. It's a slight crack right in front of the steering >box. Nothing is broken (yet) and I'm just wondering how I might go about >fixing this problem. I'm worried because the same guy said his 79 F-150 had >the same exact problem and he sent it out. $600's later it was fine. I >don't have $600 and like to do all the work to my truck myself anyway. I >have a welder and would be able to weld new steel in place. > >The problem is, I can't get to the back side of the frame. On the 79's the >frame is boxed starting at the steering box. If I were to just add a whole >plate right where the box is, I'd be adding another 1/8-1/4 inch of steel >messing with the steering alignment. Being a lifted truck, that would be >going in the inopportune, WRONG direction. If it's all I can do (baring >major frame modification) then I guess it's all I can do.?? > >Has anyone had this problem before? :-) Been there...paid a few bucks while getting kingpins replaced and an alignment done to also have my frame fixed up. Unfortunately, over a year later, when I just changed my steering box I noticed that the whole box and frame flex a bit while turning the wheel. I really ought to get myself a welder (or access to one) and fix it properly... You have the welder so at least whatever you do you're not forking out a lot of cash and you can make sure you do the job right so you're don't drop your steering box off the frame at a very inopportune moment... David Wadson - wadsond air.on.ca
"PS1" - 79 F100 ...ground into a million pieces. "PS2" - 78 F100 ...currently alive and kicking. "PS3" - 79 F150 4x4 ...now what have I gotten myself into... Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada ------------------------------ From: "Southerland, Rich" <rsouther alldata.com>
Subject: '71 F100 for sale on ebay Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 06:36:02 -0700 http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=477054139 Currently $125. Looks like a solid project truck. Supposedly just needs a radiator. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 09:46:13 -0400 From: Don Haring <haring fedora.net>
Subject: Re: 64 power steering conversion Art Verling <art.verling excite.com> said:
> >It has come time to do something about my steering on my 64 F100. My >steering box is feeling funny and I can turn it about 1/4 turn before it has >any effect on the steering of the vehicle. I am trying to decide if buying >a mustang II front clip is the answer or just converting to power steering >and disc brakes is the way to go. What is the opinion of the group? >I am not sure if I want to chop my frame to install the mustang II front >end. How hard is it to just convert to PS and disc brakes? What years of >F100s can I find the donor parts? Is it a major fabrication job to do this >conversion? Art, have you adjusted your steering box yet? I'd start with the small things first. Power steering will not help this problem and IFS is overkill unless you are rodding out your truck. -don Don Haring, Jr., Philadelphia, PA FCA Keystone Chapter Internet Director 61 Falcon Futura, 66 Falcon Club Wagon and classic scooters ------------------------------ From: "Don Thurlow" <don.thurlow greenbaynet.com>
Subject: cab and box swap - UPDATE Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 08:57:02 -0500 Alrighty. This is how it looks so far. Well my plans. Ok i went and bought the 77 f-150 It's in a lot better condition then i thought. So that was a well spent $300. I also found a place in wi that i can buy a cab from for $150. (just a U pull yard). I have the deliam of keeping the f-150 so i have something to drive. and buy the other cab so i can swap it. and i can build up the f-250 like i wanted to (mud running/trail riding vehicle) and i won't have to worry about having nothing to drive and have to worry about time, even though it shouldn't take me to long. From what people have said on this list here, it won't be that hard and time consumming i just wanna do it right. Also you guys are such a big help you just don't understand how big of a help you guys are. I have taken notes for everything that everyone has said every little detail. Thanks again and if anyone has noticed anything left out. let me know. also should i write a tech article about the swap when i'm done? -Don Thurlow ------------------------------ From: "Azie L. Magnusson" <maggie11 HiWAAY.net>
Subject: F350 4X4 steering Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 08:55:16 -0500 Eric F. writes: >>How can I test the various parts of the steering to see where the problem lies. I'm sure there are multiple issues but I don't want to just replace everything if I don't have to. I can figure out how to test the column but what about from the pitman arm on down? How do I test the box independent from the other parts?<< Have someone bump the steering wheel back and forth left to right(from tight to tight) and look at the various connections and the input to the steering box and the output of the box.. What we're all saying is to isolate the problem 1st, then do the "fix". May not be the box, but could be any one or a combination of several things. Look and see what you notice as "slop" and come back to us.. Azie Magnusson Ardmore, Al. ------------------------------ From: "Azie L. Magnusson" <maggie11 HiWAAY.net>
Subject: Gear ratios of C6 Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 09:18:46 -0500 I'm told that the '78 and '79 model C6 has the exact same ratios as the E4OD and they are:>> 1st = 2.71:1 2nd = 1.54:1 3rd = 1:1 4th = .71:1 That is roughly a 10% lower 1st and 2nd gear... Azie Magnusson Ardmore, Al. ------------------------------ From: daler atlantic.net
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 10:44:40 -0400 Subject: 64 power steering conversion For what it's worth, i got my '65 steering box rebuilt for around 140 bucks from the Lares Corp. I think they're out of Missouri, i could give you all the contact info if you'd like. I was in the same situation re: play in the wheel and thought about switching to power steering, but opted for the keep it simple method and don't regret it at all. It's such a basically well designed steering system, that power assist is really unnecessary. I'm being particuly grateful at the moment as my '73 pl&m% duster is having power steeering issues. Dale Rimkunas Z-Systems Audio Engineering 352.371.0990 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through Atlantic.Net Webmail: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://webmail.atlantic.net/ ------------------------------ From: "Jason Derra" <derrar internetcds.com>
Subject: Re: 1969 F100 4x4 Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 08:28:31 -0700 > Question : what kind of transfer case is in this thing > > it only > > has 2wd and 4wd no 4 high and 4 low It is a Dana 21. Jason '69 Bronco 5.0 HO EFI, NP435 '96 F250 Ext Cab 4WD Powerstroke "As fast as necessary, as slow as possible" ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 08:30:12 -0700 From: Don Grossman <duckdon mac.com>
Subject: Re: Fw: Re: Steering Shaft Part Numbers For Upper > > >Sorry list, this is one of two pet peaves of mine. Bring your vehicle to my >house, will help you as much as I can. But if I see something wrong with >your brakes or steering, were gonna fix it or your vehicle stay's, even if i >have to pay for the part's. Ask Jeff Hansen. ( Ohhhh, am I gonna pay for >that remark..:) > >Rich So what's your address and what time should I show up? Need anything, bottle of wine? How about a dessert? :) -- Don Grossman duckdon mac.com
------------------------------ From: "Southerland, Rich" <rsouther alldata.com>
Subject: Re: Fw: Re: Steering Shaft Part Numbers For Uppe Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 08:34:00 -0700 No doubt! When can I bring MY van by? :) -----Original Message----- From: Don Grossman [mailto:duckdon mac.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 8:30 AM To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: [61-79-list] Re: Fw: Re: Steering Shaft Part Numbers For Upper Universal > > >Sorry list, this is one of two pet peaves of mine. Bring your vehicle to my >house, will help you as much as I can. But if I see something wrong with >your brakes or steering, were gonna fix it or your vehicle stay's, even if i >have to pay for the part's. Ask Jeff Hansen. ( Ohhhh, am I gonna pay for >that remark..:) > >Rich So what's your address and what time should I show up? Need anything, bottle of wine? How about a dessert? :) -- Don Grossman duckdon mac.com
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Subject: Re: Fw: Re: Steering Shaft Part Numbers For Upper Univers Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 10:36:22 -0500 lol yeah hehe > > > > > >Sorry list, this is one of two pet peaves of mine. Bring your vehicle to my > >house, will help you as much as I can. But if I see something wrong with > >your brakes or steering, were gonna fix it or your vehicle stay's, even if i > >have to pay for the part's. Ask Jeff Hansen. ( Ohhhh, am I gonna pay for > >that remark..:) > > > >Rich > > So what's your address and what time should I show up? Need > anything, bottle of wine? How about a dessert? :) > -- > Don Grossman > duckdon mac.com
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Subject: E-Brake cable for '78 Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 08:48:39 PDT I've been looking for quite some time now for a new E-Brake cable for my '78 F-150 4x4. No one I've found carries a new cable from the pedal downward. Does anyone on the list know where I might find this animal? I've tried Dennis Carpenter. I thought that would be my best shot but they don't have that part available. Of course it's discontinued at Ford. Can anyone help me. Scott Sanders 1978 F-150 4x4 Custom SWB ssand77 hotmail.com
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Subject: Re: E-Brake cable for '78 Scott Sanders wrote: > I've been looking for quite some time now for a new E-Brake cable for my '78 > F-150 4x4. No one I've found carries a new cable from the pedal downward. > Does anyone on the list know where I might find this animal? I've tried > Dennis Carpenter. I thought that would be my best shot but they don't have > that part available. Of course it's discontinued at Ford. Can anyone help > me. > > LMC truck has them. Order a free catalog: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lmctruck.com ------------------------------ From: "Dave Emerick" <djemerick hotmail.com>
Subject: Pistons Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 13:51:25 EST Getting ready to take the 390 in to have it bored/honed. I talked to the shop owner about providing pistons for this rebuild, and asked what brand he orders. He said he uses either Ohio or Nylund. I've heard of Ohio Pistons, (Detroit?) but haven't heard of Nylund (sp.?). The rebuild will be a stock rebuild, nothing fancy, maybe a little lumpier cam, but that's about it. Anybody heard of Nylund...and have any thoughts about either brand piston? I'm not after the absolute cheapest..... _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://profiles.msn.com. ------------------------------ From: "Keith" <A2JKEITH GCI.NET>
Subject: Re: E-Brake cable for '78 Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 10:51:21 -0800 Does LMC truck also have a spedo cable for a 71 F250 4wd ? And if they do are they going to want my firstborn child as payment? hehe Also wondering if anyone may be interested in a set of valve covers that are sitting on top of my 390 they say "THUNDERBIRD" across em, lol thats all. Keith 71 F250 4x4 >LMC truck has them. Order a free catalog: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lmctruck.com ------------------------------ From: "Bill Beyer" <bbeyer pacifier.com>
Subject: Re: Pistons Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 12:07:35 -0700 Nylen pistons are made by the Ohio Piston & Pin also... /// Smith & Wesson...the Original point & click interface \\ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Emerick" <djemerick hotmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 11:51 AM Subject: [61-79-list] Pistons > Getting ready to take the 390 in to have it bored/honed. I talked to the > shop owner about providing pistons for this rebuild, and asked what brand he > orders. He said he uses either Ohio or Nylund. > > I've heard of Ohio Pistons, (Detroit?) but haven't heard of Nylund (sp.?). > The rebuild will be a stock rebuild, nothing fancy, maybe a little lumpier > cam, but that's about it. Anybody heard of Nylund...and have any thoughts > about either brand piston? I'm not after the absolute cheapest..... ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 15:01:49 -0700 From: Greg <greg gregster.com>
Subject: Re: E-Brake cable for '78 Keith wrote: > Does LMC truck also have a spedo cable for a 71 F250 4wd ? And if they do > are they going to want my firstborn child as payment? I dunno. My cat. is for 73-79 and they do have them but only for 2WD. $17.95 Greg ------------------------------ From: skordik yahoo.com
Subject: Re: E-Brake cable for '78 Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 14:31:29 -0500 > > Keith wrote: > > > Does LMC truck also have a spedo cable for a 71 F250 4wd ? > And if they do > > are they going to want my firstborn child as payment? > My Catalog only lists the speedo cables for F100 2wd. No listing for 4WD. Steve Kordik __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ From: "Mary K. Tomas" <puffknit hotmail.com>
Subject: Antifreeze in Cab Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 15:13:47 CDT First, thanks to all of you who responded to my question about the starter solenoid. I ended up getting a new battery (the old battery was from Louisiana, and the problem started the very first night the temperature dropped into the 30's here in our new home in New Jersey, not enough CCAs I guess). Next, I offer my apologies to those of you who might view my questions as painfully boring and uninformed. Usually I consult my old shop manuals first, but they're in storage. And while I love my old truck, I'm cheap to a fault and don't trust most of the mechanics I've met (the Ragusas in Baton Rouge were great, as well as Cesar from Auto Haus in Humble, TX). So, you see, I value your guidance. Okay, it's a '65 F-100 and when I'm driving, antifreeze leaks onto the floor of the cab. What is it, and is it something I can fix myself? Thank you. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://profiles.msn.com. ------------------------------ From: oldfords63 juno.com
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 15:49:05 -0500 Subject: Fix or replace bed for 65 F-100 Darryl, forgot to mention that IF you fix that front panel, take a hard look at that front crossmember under the floor. They get all packed with dirt, and rust about as bad as the bed itself. It's a little heavier gauge which helps, but look it over good because your "repair" panel welds to it. If it's REALLY bad, you can use the second crossmember back from a "donor" bed as a replacement. That one doesn't rust out as often, and is easy to find even in an otherwise junk bed. Oh, and did I mention.... paint the whole repair area with POR-15, or something like it. Good luck, Phil (64 F-100, much happier w/ Oklahoma bed now) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++ > I'm looking for a bed, or repair panels, for my '65 F-100........... ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. ------------------------------ From: oldfords63 juno.com
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 15:30:21 -0500 Subject: Zero rust....was coil spring paint Zero rust has a website too. {zerorust.com} Pretty much the same stuff as POR-15, and Bill Hirsch's "Miracle Paint". A moisture curing urethane. Comes in more colors, but they don't have as broad a product line as Rustomotive. (POR-15) Their prices for the paint are a little cheaper though. About $17 qt. for black, versus $29. It's also available in a spray can while the others are not. They ALL can BE sprayed though. For chassis parts, I think you get better coverage with brushing and it drys streak free anyway. I have used a bunch of POR-15 on different projcts and have never been disappointed. Their product info says it will take a lot of flexing also. Later, Phil (63 1/2 Galaxie, 64 F-100 , POR-15 R& D vehicle :-) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++ > > If you're just looking for something to keep them from rusting, JC > Whitney sells paint called Zero Rust. Has anyone ever heard of it? It seals > existing rust and dries rock hard. ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. ------------------------------ From: oldfords63 juno.com
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 15:54:42 -0500 Subject: Re: Antifreeze in Cab Mary - sounds like it is probably a leaky heater core. That will require the heaters' removal to fix. It's not terribly complicated if you have tools and some mechanical skills. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++ "Mary K. Tomas"writes: > Okay, it's a '65 F-100 and when I'm driving, antifreeze leaks onto the floor of the cab. What is it, and is it something I can fix myself? Thank you. > ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 14:17:48 -0700 (PDT) From: Eric Finn <ecfinn yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Antifreeze in Cab Mary, First of all I'm glad there are some other people on the list who post the "easy questions" from time to time. I'm learning myself (even though I'm 30) and this list has been great. We've got a real good mix of "wise old vets" and "young whippersnappers" so we get a both easy and difficult questions. :-) I say fire away. I know what you mean about mechanics. My old mechanic is a good 45 minutes away at them moment but I've found another great garage around the corner to do the stuff I don't have time to. Now as to the anitfreeze I think I can actually answer this one. Its the heater core. Now I'm not positive on a '65 but that's the only reason I can think of to have antifreeze in the cab. If this was a '78 I'm sure it'd be true. I've got no idea how hard it is to change but at least I can offer some comfort in the fact that there are other's like you on the list. Later, Eric Finn (learning as he goes) '78 Bronco "The Beast" (Project still in progress) '79 F-350 4x4 "Fred" (Project about to commence..) --- "Mary K. Tomas" <puffknit hotmail.com> wrote:
> Next, I offer my apologies to those of you who might view my questions > as > painfully boring and uninformed. Usually I consult my old shop manuals > first, but they're in storage. And while I love my old truck, I'm cheap > to > a fault and don't trust most of the mechanics I've met (the Ragusas in > Baton > Rouge were great, as well as Cesar from Auto Haus in Humble, TX). So, .... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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