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pre61-list-digest Saturday, August 21 1999 Volume 03 : Number 237



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In this issue:

FTE Pre61 - Pinion angle
FTE Pre61 - Far From Stock
Re: FTE Pre61 - Pinion angle
FTE Pre61 - Re: North South Run Santa Maria/ stock vs customizing
FTE Pre61 - 56 Panel/AOD Linkage
FTE Pre61 - Re: Ford Truck Enthusiasts post

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Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 09:06:10 -0600
From: "Steve Hansen"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Pinion angle

I need to set the pinion angle on my 50 F-1. Just what is the overall
objective to this and what would a perfect pinion angle be?

Steve
50 F-1
92 F-250

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Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 09:03:51 -0500
From: "Brian C Nyman"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Far From Stock

I don't know how long you (KAllen4620 aol.com) have been watching the list, but
I spout off from time to time about my custom '58 F100. I'll try to be brief...

1958 F100 Stepside (shortened/narrowed from a 1-ton box), engine is a '69 390ci
bored 0.060" over (402), Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, CobraJet Heads, Victor
series water pump, Holley 750cfm Legacy 4160 carb, backed by a '69 (F250 Camper
Special) C6, 9" posi rear end with 3.56 gears, '85 Aerostar front end, front and
rear suspension bars, electric windows (genuine Ford), power 4-wheel disk brakes
and power steering. Torque and hp should both be well into the 400s. This
monster is expected to have a top speed approaching 140mph. Tires are BFG
Radial T/A's 295/50R15x10 on back, 235/60R15x7 on front.

The body work is going to be pretty interesting too. We're using stainless
trim, home grown (a friend works at a stainless mill/foundry). Bed wood is
going to be tamarack. Paint will be deep blue metallic (it looks like a shade
or two darker than Navy blue). Interior will be gray cloth/leather/stainless.
Seats are from a '87 Tempo (buckets), with a console between them. Tilt column
with Mustang steering wheel. I'm hoping to put a pretty healthy stereo in it,
with truck speakers/subs behind the seats and some 6x9s in the doors (for my
tweeters), but nothing definite on that yet.

Well, so much for being brief. It's been a frame up project, we've got parts
from no less than 10 vehicles (heck, I think I cleared that just on body
parts...). Someday I'll do the list - probably once I've finished - hopefully
by the end of the year. The project has been in the works for 15 years, but
work has been going on for a year and a half.

Brian Nyman
Allina Health Systems Provider Support
bnyman allina.com
612-775-1537

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Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 08:40:43 -0700
From: sdelanty sonic.net
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Pinion angle

At 09:06 AM 8/20/99 -0600, you wrote:
>I need to set the pinion angle on my 50 F-1. Just what is the overall
>objective to this and what would a perfect pinion angle be?

You can find some worthwhile reading about this subject at:

http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.classic truckshop. com/t4.htm


Steve
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.sonic.net/~sdelanty

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Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 14:09:23 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dan Lee
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Re: North South Run Santa Maria/ stock vs customizing

I've been away and missed a few issues. When is the
North South Run in Santa Maria?

My '53 has a 351C-4V, C6, 9" rear. I have a rear roll
pan, '56 Tail lights with Blue Dot, 23" Lokar Floor
shift, VDO Gauges, Dakota Digital Gear Selection
decoder driving LED's on a custom stainless steel
Instrument Panel bezel, Power Disc brakes 15X8 AR
Torque Thrust wheels, Valley Manufacturing Overhead
Console w/AM/FM/CD among other custom features.

I don't think I'll make it to Santa Maria, because
it's in the Rod shop for a TCI coil-over shock MII
suspension w/PS an Ididit column, Grant wheel. Also
the tranny is getting overhauled with shift kit,
Hi-stall Torque Converter. The Engine is getting
Rings, Bearings, Valves, a Crane HMV-278 dual pattern
Cam, Springs, and Roller Rockers. Also Sanderson
Headers.

Dan Lee
'53 F100
351C-4V

> >Is anybody going to attened the North South Run in
> Santa Maria CA at the
> >end
> >of August? Also is anybody on the list into
> customizing their trucks? Not
> >just stock stuff?????????

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Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 20:19:27 -0700
From: "The Clark's"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - 56 Panel/AOD Linkage

I have just bolted in a 302 and an AOD tranny into my Panel and I was told
that the set up for the linkage on the tranny was critical. I bought a book
for the car that I got the running gear out of and it told about all the
linkages except the AOD. Does anyone have experience with this and what the
tricks of this tranny linkage set up are? Any help much appreciated.

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Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 21:50:28 -0700
From: Robert J Heis
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Re: Ford Truck Enthusiasts post

> >Hello all....I been receiving this list for a couple of weeks now
> and
> >feel it's my time to actually send in my question. I posted it on
> a
> >bulletin board, but doesn't seem to get the attention this list
> does, so
> >I will try here. I also am trying to dig up some specifications
> on
> >chassis'. I am looking to put a '55 F-100 onto a later model 4x4
> frame.
> >Have considered either a Bronco or a Standard Cab shortbed, but am
> unsure
> >of actual wheelbases, length and width. If a Bronco is acceptable,
> also
> >trying to decide whether a '80 and later model with independent
> front
> >suspension would be of any benefit over the straight axles offered
> in the
> >'78-'79 models. I actually prefer the straight axles, but am open
> to any
> >pro's and con's on the issue. Oh, also, would like to settle a 390
> granny
> >4-speed in for plenty of power as needed. Any thoughts would be
> >appreciated.
> >
> >Jake Heis
> >
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