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Return-Path: From: fordtrucks-digest-request  lofcom.com Date: Wed, 2 Jul 1997 21:54:07 -0400 (EDT) X-Authentication-Warning: t3.media3.net: lof set sender to fordtrucks-digest-request lofcom.com using -f Subject: fordtrucks-digest Digest V97 #99 X-Loop: fordtrucks-digest lofcom.com X-Mailing-List: archive/volume97/99 X-Distributed-By: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ To: fordtrucks-digest lofcom.com Reply-To: fordtrucks lofcom.com ------------------------------ Content-Type: text/plain fordtrucks-digest DigestVolume 97 : Issue 99 Today's Topics: RE: WIX filters trucks [DC Beatty [Fwd: WIX filters trucks] [duckdon pacific.net ] Accel 300+ plug wires [Mike Schwall ] 52 6 cyl. engine [tfam swbell.net ] which sandblaster ["Jason K. Schechner" ] Re: 52 6 cyl. engine [JRFiero aol.com ] Re: More on [Fwd: WIX filters trucks [JRFiero aol.com ] RE: [Fwd: WIX filters trucks] [DC Beatty Really good links [Ken Payne ] Re: '97 Trucks [Ken Payne ] Re: [Fwd: WIX filters trucks] [Don Grossman ] Re: '97 Trucks [Don Grossman ] Re: Really good links [rick adc.com (Rick Larson) ] It's pumpkin season. [sdelanty sonic.net ] Headers [Andy Aydelott ] Re: Headers [John Macnamara ] Re: Headers [John Macnamara ] Re: '97 Trucks [William Sabers Re: Headers [John Macnamara ] VIN location [Bill Flood ] Re: Headers [Don Grossman ] Re: It's pumpkin season. [Ken Payne ] Administrivia: ____________________________________________________________________ Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ For help send mail with subject "HELP" to:fordtrucks-digest-request lofcom.com Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com ____________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: 30 Jun 97 23:11:09 EDT From: DC Beatty To: "'INTERNET:fordtrucks lofcom.com'" Subject: RE: WIX filters trucks Message-ID: Hmmm...I think I saw something like this for sale at a local parts outlet about four months ago. Seems to me is was a '66 styleside with a boss 429 Mustang on a trailer. Some sort of promotional thing. I'll check it out if anyone is interested. DC Beatty 1967 F-100 352 1974 Maverick 302 ---------- From: INTERNET:fordtrucks lofcom.com Sent: Monday, June 30, 1997 9:23 AM To: Ford Trucks List Subject: WIX filters trucks Sender: fordtrucks-request lofcom.com Received: from t3.media3.net (t3.media3.net [208.5.7.1]) by hil-img-2.compuserve.com (8.6.10/5.950515) id LAA01701; Mon, 30 Jun 1997 11:22:46 -0400 Received: (from lof localhost) by t3.media3.net (8.8.5/8.6.9) id LAA18503; Mon, 30 Jun 1997 11:17:39 -0400 (EDT) X-Authentication-Warning: t3.media3.net: lof set sender to fordtrucks-request lofcom.com using -f Message-Id: X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Pro Version 3.0.2 (32) Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 10:20:56 -0500 To: Ford Trucks List From: John Strauss Subject: WIX filters trucks Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-Loop: fordtrucks lofcom.com Precedence: list X-Distributed-By: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ Reply-To: fordtrucks lofcom.com >I found a diecast metal version of a 1966 F100 styleside short box at a swap >meet I was at in May. It was put out by Ertl as a promotion for WIX Filters >and comes as a set with a trailer and 69 Boss 302 Mustang to tow. If you're >interested you might want to try your local hobby store or swap meet. > Wow, I just talked to a friend of mine last night that mentioned he also found one of these at a swap meet. He collects them and got the truck only and wanted to know if I had any idea what it was supposed to tow. Now I can tell him and sound oh so smart. Thanks! John ____________________________________________________________________ Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ For help send mail with subject "HELP" to:fordtrucks-request lofcom.com Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 19:48:22 +0000 From: duckdon pacific.net To: Ford list Subject: [Fwd: WIX filters trucks] Message-ID: Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="------------163EB031FF0A3216889AA48F" This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------163EB031FF0A3216889AA48F Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; x-mac-type="54455854"; x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit DC Beatty wrote: > Hmmm...I think I saw something like this for sale at a local parts > outlet about > four months ago. Seems to me is was a '66 styleside with a boss 429 > Mustang on a > trailer. Some sort of promotional thing. I'll check it out if anyone > is > interested. > > DC Beatty > 1967 F-100 352 > 1974 Maverick 302 > > ---------- > > >I found a diecast metal version of a 1966 F100 styleside short box > at a > swap > >meet I was at in May. It was put out by Ertl as a promotion for WIX > Filters > >and comes as a set with a trailer and 69 Boss 302 Mustang to tow. If > you're > >interested you might want to try your local hobby store or swap meet. > > > > Wow, I just talked to a friend of mine last night that mentioned he > also > found one of these at a swap meet. He collects them and got the truck > only > and wanted to know if I had any idea what it was supposed to tow. Now > I > can tell him and sound oh so smart. Thanks! > > John There is a couple on my local parts counter that I saw today. I looked into it since I was there and it was a promotion from 95 or 96 and has since expired. There is a couple of trucks left and they are $14.95 plus tax. They are the high quality Ertl's as you have stated. If anyone comes accross with the car and trailer let us know. -- Don Grossman duckdon pacific.net It's hard to do 90 on a speed limit budget....... 63 Ford F-250 4x4 --------------163EB031FF0A3216889AA48F Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Received: from t3.media3.net (root t3.media3.net [208.5.7.1]) by pacific.net (8.8.5/8.8.5) with ESMTP id UAA12628 for ; Mon, 30 Jun 1997 20:21:00 -0700 (PDT) Received: (from lof localhost) by t3.media3.net (8.8.5/8.6.9) id XAA07522; Mon, 30 Jun 1997 23:10:07 -0400 (EDT) X-Authentication-Warning: t3.media3.net: lof set sender to fordtrucks-request lofcom.com using -f Date: 30 Jun 97 23:11:09 EDT From: DC Beatty To: "'INTERNET:fordtrucks lofcom.com'" Subject: RE: WIX filters trucks Message-ID: X-Loop: fordtrucks lofcom.com Precedence: list X-Distributed-By: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ Reply-To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Hmmm...I think I saw something like this for sale at a local parts outlet about four months ago. Seems to me is was a '66 styleside with a boss 429 Mustang on a trailer. Some sort of promotional thing. I'll check it out if anyone is interested. DC Beatty 1967 F-100 352 1974 Maverick 302 ---------- From: INTERNET:fordtrucks lofcom.com Sent: Monday, June 30, 1997 9:23 AM To: Ford Trucks List Subject: WIX filters trucks Sender: fordtrucks-request lofcom.com Received: from t3.media3.net (t3.media3.net [208.5.7.1]) by hil-img-2.compuserve.com (8.6.10/5.950515) id LAA01701; Mon, 30 Jun 1997 11:22:46 -0400 Received: (from lof localhost) by t3.media3.net (8.8.5/8.6.9) id LAA18503; Mon, 30 Jun 1997 11:17:39 -0400 (EDT) X-Authentication-Warning: t3.media3.net: lof set sender to fordtrucks-request lofcom.com using -f Message-Id: X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Pro Version 3.0.2 (32) Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 10:20:56 -0500 To: Ford Trucks List From: John Strauss Subject: WIX filters trucks Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-Loop: fordtrucks lofcom.com Precedence: list X-Distributed-By: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ Reply-To: fordtrucks lofcom.com >I found a diecast metal version of a 1966 F100 styleside short box at a swap >meet I was at in May. It was put out by Ertl as a promotion for WIX Filters >and comes as a set with a trailer and 69 Boss 302 Mustang to tow. If you're >interested you might want to try your local hobby store or swap meet. > Wow, I just talked to a friend of mine last night that mentioned he also found one of these at a swap meet. He collects them and got the truck only and wanted to know if I had any idea what it was supposed to tow. Now I can tell him and sound oh so smart. Thanks! John ____________________________________________________________________ Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ For help send mail with subject "HELP" to:fordtrucks-request lofcom.com Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com ____________________________________________________________________ Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ For help send mail with subject "HELP" to:fordtrucks-request lofcom.com Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com --------------163EB031FF0A3216889AA48F-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 22:56:26 -0500 From: Mike Schwall To: fordnatics lists.best.com, fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Accel 300+ plug wires Message-Id: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Does anyone know the resistance per foot on the Accel 300+ race wire? I am thinking about converting from the stock Duraspark ignition to the Accell 300+ ignition and coil. What would be the best plug wire for this setup? Is the 300+ race wire the one to go with? Thanks for the help, Mike '78 F150 302 P.S. Didn't get a chance to go to the bone yards last Saturday for the rear end. Maybe this weekend... _____________________________________________ Email: mikes intx.net Home Page: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.intx.net/mikes Ford Page: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.intx.net/mikes/fordarea.htm ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 23:39:47 -0700 From: tfam swbell.net To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: 52 6 cyl. engine Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I am not presently looking for a replacement engine. this truck and engine were used by me from age 15 up untill I went into the Navy in 74. The truck has not ran or been used since then, I am starting a restoration on this truck with my youngest son, I am intending on using the same engine, which is why I am seeking information about it. The glove box information plate reads as follows: (top line) F1d2sp14293 4700 114 91 3400. (bottom line) 3hd 3.92 18f8956b. The data plate had been sprayed silver and only the raised stamped letters and numbers are readable. if anybody can help me i.d. the engine I would appreciate it. thanks. L.D. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 18:25:29 -0400 (EDT) From: "Jason K. Schechner" To: offroad off -road.  com , bigbroncos off -road. com , fordnatics lists.best.com, fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: which sandblaster Message-ID: Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII I'm thinking about buying a sandblaster some time within the net couple of weeks to aid in the restoration of my Broncos. I've got a good compressor so this should be pretty cheap. Can anyone recommend a specific make and/or model? Anything I should stay away from? Thanks! -Jason PS; This is going out to four different lists so I appologize in advance for any duplication. ----- Jason K. Schechner- Unix Sysadmin - Oracle Corp check out www.cauce.org and help ban spam-mail. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 19:27:37 -0400 (EDT) From: JRFiero aol.com To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Re: 52 6 cyl. engine Message-ID: In a message dated 97-07-01 02:30:33 EDT, you write: Original post at the end of this one - I wish my truck had the family history that some of you guys' trucks have! Anyway - your rating plate info translates as follows, from Cars and Parts Magazine's Ford Truck ID Numbers, 1946-1972. F1 - half ton D - 215 cid 6cylinder 2 - 1952 SP - Twin City (St. Paul) MN 14293 - sequential number 4700 - Max. G.V.W. LBS. 114 - W.B. (wheelbase) 91 - certified net horsepower 3400 - at RPM 3HD - 3 speed Heavy Duty ( I think that's a floor shift) 3.92 - rear gear ratio data missing - color code 18F8956B - production code. Built June 18, 1952 (first three, 18F) - I don't know what the rest of the code means. The book says 'The production code indicates the day of the month (18), the month (F=June of the first year) and the truck produced. I don't know what 'the truck produced' really means. Rating plate net horsepower and advertised horsepower are two different things, so the other post about 100+ hp may be correct for the advertised hp. engine were used by me from age 15 up untill I went into the Navy in 74. The truck has not ran or been used since then, I am starting a restoration on this truck with my youngest son, I am intending on using the same engine, which is why I am seeking information about it. The glove box information plate reads as follows: (top line) F1d2sp14293 4700 114 91 3400. (bottom line) 3hd 3.92 18f8956b. The data plate had been sprayed silver and only the raised stamped letters and numbers are readable. if anybody can help me i.d. the engine I would appreciate it. thanks. L.D. >> ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 19:27:50 -0400 (EDT) From: JRFiero aol.com To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Re: More on [Fwd: WIX filters trucks] Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=unknown-8bit Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit In a message dated 97-07-01 00:11:11 EDT, you write: into it since I was there and it was a promotion from 95 or 96 and has since expired. There is a couple of trucks left and they are $14.95 plus tax. They are the high quality Ertl's as you have stated. If anyone comes accross with the car and trailer let us know. >> At least with my '51 pickup/'40 Ford Set, the instructions and order form came with the pickup- although they wanted you to use the proofs of purchase, you could just pay additional cash to get the trailer and race car. No tellin' whether Ertl has any left, however. ------------------------------ Date: 01 Jul 97 17:32:31 EDT From: DC Beatty To: "'INTERNET:fordtrucks lofcom.com'" Subject: RE: [Fwd: WIX filters trucks] Message-ID: I talked to the guy at the parts store and he still has some. He said the sales rep told him that even though the promotion is expired, they will continue to send out the trailer/car and honor the coupons. He also mentioned that he had seen them honor other promotions a year or more after the expiration date. So, I guess if anyone is interested they can be found. I found at least three without even trying. I may have to buy one. DC Beatty 1967 F-100 352 1974 Maverick 302 Don Grossman wrote: >>>There is a couple on my local parts counter that I saw today. I looked into it since I was there and it was a promotion from 95 or 96 and has since expired. There is a couple of trucks left and they are $14.95 plus tax. They are the high quality Ertl's as you have stated. If anyone comes accross with the car and trailer let us know. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 01 Jul 1997 22:11:29 -0400 From: Ken Payne To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Really good links Message-Id: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I added several new links to our web pages. One really interesting page is the Ford V-8 page, it has illustrations, articles, technical specs and history about Ford V8s and is an extremely nice site. Links to several types of sites are on our pages and it might be worth your while to check them out. -Ken 1967 Ford F100, 390FE V8 List Maintainer, send comments or suggestions to: kpayne mindspring.com Visit our web site (subscribe/unsubscribe forms are there): http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mindspring.com/~fordtrucks ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 01 Jul 1997 22:15:18 -0400 From: Ken Payne To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Re: '97 Trucks Message-Id: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" At 02:16 PM 6/30/97 -0700, you wrote: >Vary clean looking truck! Saturday night on the way home >from the Forum where we seen WCW Saturday Nitro Roddy Piper >pulled Rick Flairs Shorts to his knees, and sitting ringside >with my family was a sight I didn't need to see "/ Hollywood >Hogan and Sting were there. NWO's Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, >Randy Savage and Six, also WCW's Lex Luger and the Giant. My >Wife got Lex Lugers hair tie an embarrassment I'll learn to >live with :[ what has he got? OK, don't tell me I don't want >to hear it :) I followed a new F150 out of the parking lot! >I know what your asking! How long did he wait to be able to >post this and make it a Ford Truck issue? It felt like >forever :) >They use 8.8" rearends in them, not 9" anymore? Is it an >option? As for the looks of the new F150, as my friends in >the NWO would say, "Sweeeeet"! > I'm not surprized that they don't use the 9". Although its a strong rearend its also heavy. The 97s have grown on me, except the "sport sides" look awful no matter how many I see. -Ken 1967 Ford F100, 390FE V8 List Maintainer, send comments or suggestions to: kpayne mindspring.com Visit our web site (subscribe/unsubscribe forms are there): http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mindspring.com/~fordtrucks ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 01 Jul 1997 18:17:33 +0000 From: Don Grossman To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Re: [Fwd: WIX filters trucks] Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; x-mac-type="54455854"; x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit DC Beatty wrote: > I talked to the guy at the parts store and he still has some. He said > the sales > rep told him that even though the promotion is expired, they will > continue to > send out the trailer/car and honor the coupons. He also mentioned that > he had > seen them honor other promotions a year or more after the expiration > date. > > So, I guess if anyone is interested they can be found. I found at > least three > without even trying. I may have to buy one. > > DC Beatty > 1967 F-100 352 > 1974 Maverick 302 I'll race ya ;-) -- Don Grossman duckdon pacific.net It's hard to do 90 on a speed limit budget....... 63 Ford F-250 4x4 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 01 Jul 1997 18:22:32 +0000 From: Don Grossman To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Re: '97 Trucks Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; x-mac-type="54455854"; x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit What still doesn't look right to me is the 7 lug hubcaps on the 3/4 ton trucks. There was one in the parking lot that I noticed. Did Ford start using the 7 lug wheels on the 97 3/4 ton or is just the hub cap only have the 7 lug designe? -- Don Grossman duckdon pacific.net It's hard to do 90 on a speed limit budget....... 63 Ford F-250 4x4 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 22:30:50 -0500 (CDT) From: rick adc.com (Rick Larson) To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Re: Really good links Message-Id: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Ken writes: > > I added several new links to our web pages. One really interesting > page is the Ford V-8 page, it has illustrations, articles, technical Also at this same site is a very good description of adding a DuraSpark electronic ignition to our points based engines. A great site. rick '66 Mustang coupe '71 F100 *Custom* daily driver -- Rick Larson rick adc.com Minneapolis ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 21:17:23 -0700 From: sdelanty sonic.net To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com Subject: It's pumpkin season. Message-Id: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" My 31-spline limited-slip 9" rearaxle is starting to quietly ask for help, and the limited slip clutches have been gone for awhile now so I think it's about time to pull the pumpkin out and rebuild it. Has anyone out there done this lately? I'm a little curious about prices and availability of the parts. (bearings, seals, clutches, etc.) Any special tools required to set it up correctly on reassembly? Words of wisdom/advise/trick tips/etc? Thanks, Steve Delanty (sdelanty sonic.net) 1971 F100 shortbox, FE390, T-18 4-speed ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 01 Jul 1997 22:15:55 -0700 From: Andy Aydelott To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Headers Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Was wondering if anyone out there in Ford Truck land has an opinion on headers vs stock exhaust manifolds? I have a 1967 Ford F250 4x4 stripped down to the frame and am getting ready to put a 390 back in it and I am trying to decide if to go with headers or stock manifods. It has a Ford 4-barrel manifold with a 600 Holley, other wise pretty much stock. Also, does anyone know of a stock OEM Ford headers that might be available for the 390? Thanks for any info?? Andy Aydelott 1967 F250 4x4 1972 F100 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 02 Jul 1997 06:37:50 -0700 From: John Macnamara To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Re: Headers Message-Id: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Andy Aydelott wrote: > > Was wondering if anyone out there in Ford Truck land has an opinion on headers vs stock > exhaust manifolds? I have a 1967 Ford F250 4x4 stripped down to the frame and am > getting ready to put a 390 back in it and I am trying to decide if to go with headers or > stock manifods. It has a Ford 4-barrel manifold with a 600 Holley, other wise pretty > much stock. Also, does anyone know of a stock OEM Ford headers that might be available > for the 390? > > Thanks for any info?? > > Andy Aydelott > 1967 F250 4x4 > 1972 F100 > > ____________________________________________________________________ > Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ > For help send mail with subject "HELP" to:fordtrucks-request lofcom.com > Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com Andy: Unless your running the 427 Galaxie stock exhaust manifolds, headers would be a better bet over the stock 390 exhaust manifolds. The engine will breathe better and thus you might feel a slight increase in power. I know someone with a truck like yours with a 427 with those manifolds and they are awesome. Good luck! John MacNamara 78 F250 4X4 Supercab 67 GT500 66 427 Corvette ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 02 Jul 1997 07:17:04 -0700 From: John Macnamara To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Re: Headers Message-Id: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit John Macnamara wrote: > > Andy Aydelott wrote: > > > > Was wondering if anyone out there in Ford Truck land has an opinion on headers vs stock > > exhaust manifolds? I have a 1967 Ford F250 4x4 stripped down to the frame and am > > getting ready to put a 390 back in it and I am trying to decide if to go with headers or > > stock manifods. It has a Ford 4-barrel manifold with a 600 Holley, other wise pretty > > much stock. Also, does anyone know of a stock OEM Ford headers that might be available > > for the 390? > > > > Thanks for any info?? > > > > Andy Aydelott > > 1967 F250 4x4 > > 1972 F100 > > > > ____________________________________________________________________ > > Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ > > For help send mail with subject "HELP" to:fordtrucks-request lofcom.com > > Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com > > Andy: Unless your running the 427 Galaxie stock exhaust manifolds, > headers would be a better bet over the stock 390 exhaust manifolds. The > engine will breathe better and thus you might feel a slight increase in > power. > > I know someone with a truck like yours with a 427 with those manifolds > and they are awesome. > > Good luck! > > John MacNamara > > 78 F250 4X4 Supercab > 67 GT500 > 66 427 Corvette > > ____________________________________________________________________ > Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ > For help send mail with subject "HELP" to:fordtrucks-request lofcom.com > Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com Andy: I forgot to mention, Hooker makes a header for your truck part number 6905. John ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 2 Jul 1997 09:46:34 -0500 (CDT) From: William Sabers To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Re: '97 Trucks Message-ID: Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII I'm sorry guys, I know I am going to get seared for this, but the new Fords look like a Toy*ta in my eyes, and I just think it looks, for lack of any other words -"icky". I am so eloquent!:~) I know some folks really dig the new design, but I guess I like the '70's design, but then again, it took about 3 years for the last Ford P-u body style to grow on me. Wsabers > What still doesn't look right to me is the 7 lug hubcaps on the 3/4 ton > trucks. There was one in the parking lot that I noticed. Did Ford > start using the 7 lug wheels on the 97 3/4 ton or is just the hub cap > only have the 7 lug designe? > > -- > Don Grossman > duckdon pacific.net ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 02 Jul 1997 13:05:11 -0700 From: John Macnamara To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Re: Headers Message-Id: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Andy Aydelott wrote: > > Was wondering if anyone out there in Ford Truck land has an opinion on headers vs stock > exhaust manifolds? I have a 1967 Ford F250 4x4 stripped down to the frame and am > getting ready to put a 390 back in it and I am trying to decide if to go with headers or > stock manifods. It has a Ford 4-barrel manifold with a 600 Holley, other wise pretty > much stock. Also, does anyone know of a stock OEM Ford headers that might be available > for the 390? > > Thanks for any info?? > > Andy Aydelott > 1967 F250 4x4 > 1972 F100 > > ____________________________________________________________________ > Message distributed via http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lofcom.com/ > For help send mail with subject "HELP" to:fordtrucks-request lofcom.com > Comments and suggestions are welcome, use: kpayne mindspring.com Andy: Forgot to mention Hooker headers sells a header for the 67 F250 4X4. If this is the stock engine, then Part number 6905 will get you a set of headers for your truck. Thanks! John MacNamara 78 F250 4X4 Supercab 67 GT500 66 427 Corvette ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 02 Jul 1997 16:48:51 -0500 From: Bill Flood To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: VIN location Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hello, I have the registration form from the 1939 pickup. It has "Ident. or Engine No.": 4881722 Does this number have any meaning?? Thanks, Bill '39 PU ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 02 Jul 1997 14:41:58 +0000 From: Don Grossman To: fordtrucks lofcom.com Subject: Re: Headers Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit John Macnamara wrote: > > Andy Aydelott wrote: > > > > Was wondering if anyone out there in Ford Truck land has an opinion on headers vs stock > > exhaust manifolds? I have a 1967 Ford F250 4x4 stripped down to the frame and am > > getting ready to put a 390 back in it and I am trying to decide if to go with headers or > > stock manifods. It has a Ford 4-barrel manifold with a 600 Holley, other wise pretty > > much stock. Also, does anyone know of a stock OEM Ford headers that might be available > > for the 390? > > > > Thanks for any info?? > > > > Andy Aydelott > > 1967 F250 4x4 > > 1972 F100 > > Andy: Forgot to mention Hooker headers sells a header for the 67 F250 > 4X4. If this is the stock engine, then Part number 6905 will get you a > set of headers for your truck. > > Thanks! > John MacNamara > > 78 F250 4X4 Supercab > 67 GT500 > 66 427 Corvette Do you think they will fit a 63 with a transplanted 390? Current hedders are leaky and interfear with the front drive shaft. I am also thinking of adding an Edelbrock Performer intake and going down to a 600 or 650 Edelbrock carb. Any thoughts on this combo? Laters -- Don Grossman duckdon pacific.net It's hard to do 90 on a speed limit budget....... 63 Ford F-250 4x4.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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