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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 04:00:21 -0600 (MDT)
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Subject: fordtrucks-digest V1 #1
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fordtrucks-digest Monday, August 18 1997 Volume 01 : Number 001




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Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 11:52:58 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: ADMIN: Test

Initial test message of live 1979 and older Ford Trucks list.
Digest is next, then 1980 and newer truck list.

Full instructions send out later today.

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Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 15:43:39 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: ADMIN: Read the on-line FAQ for information

Our on-line FAQ has been updated with new information.
Posting addresses are now fordtrucks listservice.net and
fordtrucks80up lofcom.com

http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.dragonfire.net/~site/faq.html

- -Ken
List Administrator, 1967 Ford F100, 390FE V8
Our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com
(subscribe/unsubscribe forms on the web site - yes, they've been updated)

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Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 15:45:32 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: Have fun...

Just post the the "from" address. I've been way to busy
with the lists this weekend. I'm going out for some
fun (in the truck).....

Ken

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Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 15:47:05 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: ADMIN: Read the on-line FAQ for information

Typo: it should read...
Posting addresses are now fordtrucks listservice.net and
fordtrucks80up listservice.net

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Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 14:54:30 -0700
From: "Jim Strigas"
Subject: Wow! A new list

Hi all!
Now we are all new to the list! It's getting time to tune my truck and
I'm looking for suggestions on sparkplugs. I installed an ignition system
from a '77 Mercury a few months back and used the Autolites I had in the
truck with the point ignition. What brand and heat range should I look for?
My truck is a '73 F100 302 2bbl, Ford shorty headers with duel exhaust, C4
trans with a Ford 9" rear end 3.25 gears.

Jim Strigas
jstrigas worldnet.att.net
It's here, It's thin. It's under construction. It's my Homepage!
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://home.att.net/~jstrigas/Homepage
If you have nothing better to do, visit my Homepage. There's nothing there
for everyone!

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Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 20:49:57 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: ADMIN: More info

Ignore the previous s*bscribe/uns*bscribe instructions.
They are incorrect... for now, use the forms on the web site
as they have been verified to work. I'm trying to update the
FAQ as several items in it are no longer valid with the
new server.

Also, the "reply-to" was broken, just fixed it. Replies
where going to the original poster rather than the list.
It'll take a few days to get the bugs worked out but at
least we're on the air again.

Note the astericks in the words on the first and last
sentences of this message are in place because this email
server screens messages so tightly for joining and leaving
the list that those words will bounce mail.

- -Ken
List Administrator, 1967 Ford F100, 390FE V8
Our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com
(s*bscribe/uns*bscribe forms on the web site)

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Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 21:12:03 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: Free Old/Antique parts catalog

This message is going to get posted once a day for 3 days. Initial
plans were for one posting but with all the distractions and down
time on the list it will give everyone a chance to see it. I promised
everyone an announcement and many people have sent me anxious emails
concerning this over the last month so I feel you guys/gals deserve a
chance to get the catalog info....

Dear Ford Truck Enthusiasts:

Mac's Antique Auto Parts, one of the largest Ford parts supply houses
in the world, is offering a free parts catalog to all `Ford Truck
Enthusiasts' who are interested and have not already obtained their
catalog(s).

If you have a Ford Truck from 1919-1972 (including Econoline, Bronco's
and Ranchero's) please go to our home page
http://www.ford-trucks.com/index.html and click on their
logo which will lead you to their site.

Once you go to their site you can click on the catalog that is
appropriate for you as follows:

1919-27 Model T or TT Pickup Truck (request Model T Catalog)
1928-31 Model A or AA Pickup Truck (request Model A Catalog)
1932-47 Model B or V8 Powered Pickup Truck (request Early V8 Ford Catalog)
1948-72 Pickup Truck (request 1947-72 Ford Pickup Truck Catalog)
1957-59 Ranchero (request 1949-72 Big Car Catalog)
1960-66 Ranchero (request Falcon/Comet Catalog)
1967-71 Ranchero (request Fairlane/Torino)
1961-67 Econoline (request Econoline Catalog)
1966-77 Bronco (request Catalog)

We would like to have them know that you heard about this via the Ford
Truck Enthusiasts group so at the bottom of their form be sure to mention
that you heard about it from the "FTE Group" and be sure to thank them for
the catalog (as well as provide any comments not technical in nature).

- -Ken
List Administrator, 1967 Ford F100, 390FE V8
Our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com
(s*bscribe/uns*bscribe forms on the web site)

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Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 18:19:20 -0700
From: "Jim Strigas"
Subject: Re: ADMIN: More info

This is what you call "fun in your truck"? What do you do, take a laptop
out to your truck and do list admin from there? :)

Jim Strigas
jstrigas worldnet.att.net
It's here, It's thin. It's under construction. It's my Homepage!
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://home.att.net/~jstrigas/Homepage
If you have nothing better to do, visit my Homepage. There's nothing there
for everyone!

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Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 22:03:21 -0400
From: jack fleming
Subject: steel or fiberglass?

To everyone:
After several months of lurking and learning on this list, I finally =
took the plunge - I now own a '54 F100 thats been significantly modified =
over the years by previous owners. It has a very clean 351W and C6 =
combo that seem sound. My problem is the body. From the cab back it is =
in very good shape, but In order to get this thing past inspection =
requirements, I'm going to have to undo a "custom" roll-pan style =
bumperless front-end and restore to something resembling original so I =
can have a bumper and proper turn signals (required in Penna). I see =
three options to fix the problem: 1) I can find a really GOOD body guy =
who may be able to salvage some of the current fender/front sheet metal =
and reconstruct it to enable a bumper and standard grille/light bar; 2) =
I can order a one piece fiberglass tilt front-end and have everything in =
one package (expensive, but minimal labor) or, 3: I can buy either NOS =
or fiberglass replacement fenders and restore that way. My intent is =
for this truck to be a daily driver - not for show.

Based on your previous experiences with this kind of thing, what is my =
best choice. I should add that I think I can unbolt and bolt on =
fenders, but my mechanical skills don't extend to doing serious =
bodywork......thanks for any suggestions.

Jack Fleming
'54 F100

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Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 21:05:36 +0000
From: reedg ns2.cetlink.net
Subject: 351M

How do I change a 351M into a 400?

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Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 20:26:53 -0700
From: Don Grossman
Subject: Suspending question

I just love what you've done with the place! ;-)

Anyway, I am going to replace the rear springs on my 63 with a set
off of a 77. I am going to replace the springs, mounts and the whole
works. I have been reading about shackle flips for the rear, changing
the shackle from a tension to a compression shackle, and was wondering
if anyone here has done this and what effects it had on the load
capacity of the truck. Any great words of wizdom, advice or $.02 out....

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