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Old 12-03-2012, 06:08 PM
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MY 1972 F250 Project

Old wheels still on truck and with truck rack




20" wheels installed on truck



Before painting front facia



side view of 20s installed and front facia painted black

jacking point and supporting jack position
 
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Old 12-03-2012, 06:12 PM
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Old steering wheel installed


New Grant steering wheel installed
 
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Good looking truck. What adaptor kit did you use to install that steering wheel?
 
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Old 12-03-2012, 09:33 PM
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I dont know the exact name of the adapter, as I traded it from a buddy eho had a similar fitment, and he didnt remember the model name either.

You think the front tires would look better with lower profile tires?
 
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Old 12-03-2012, 09:37 PM
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Lil smokey, our trucks looks a bit similar.

What type of plans do you have for your truck?
 
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Like the looks of the truck. I ain't so much into the 20s..bit everybody has their own tastes I think for the look you're after..slimmer would look a tad better
 
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Old 12-03-2012, 10:34 PM
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Thanks, 68cabby, I was thinking the same thing.. cool!
 
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Dashboard with dash pad removed

That grey stuff on the floors is rust-stop, which was sprayed on to halt the spread of what rust was there.... Sanded the rust, then washed with soap and water, then spray with rust-stop.





I might leave the dash bare.. gives it a nice custom-clean look. It will need some custom work to incorporate other ideas I have for the truck.
 
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I'm going to be painting the door inserts soon too. Then work on getting a replacement seat or a custom set-up and some carpet.

What are some ideas for sound deadening in the cab area? My thoughts are a spray-type liner or some adhesive mat-type material... Just not sure which would be most prudent and logical.
 
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Old 12-05-2012, 11:02 PM
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You can put in a 96 and older seat the tracks from your seat bolt up to the newer seat only issue I had is the back lock brackets hit the gas tank.
 
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Old 12-05-2012, 11:46 PM
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Bmuhlbach, do you have pics of your installed seat?

So, all 72-96 year seats will bolt right in?
 
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Old 12-06-2012, 01:26 AM
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To 96 for F-150's, then 98 for 250's and 350's (non Super Duty).
 
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Old 12-06-2012, 07:50 AM
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I'll have to give a look see around for some new style cab seats then. Electric adjustment seats would be great!
 
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Old 12-06-2012, 07:52 AM
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I still want to keep 3-seating possible, so I'll search around for seats that have a midfle fold down consoletconsole type.
 
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Quick update... decided chrome wheels are not for me... changed them to black...

Also went with a 275/45-20 front tire

 


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