My new-to-me 1963 F-100 2wd stepside
#16
Yes, it is a spare I had sitting around. When I bought the truck it didn't have an axle under the rear so I had to throw something under it so I could trailer it home. Eventually I am thinking of putting a disc-braked Ford 8.8 under the rear.
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#19
I finally finished paying my buddy for the tires he had so here is a picture of them in the garage awaiting wheels and a kick *** truck (hopefully) to be mounted to. I also finished building the dolly that will be the home for my cab for the foreseeable future. Once I can get a few friends together this week, the cab will be off and the frame can be rolled into the garage for the winter.
I am really looking forward to seeing these mounted up to the wheels I have planned.
It took a little bit, but it will be great to have the cab stable and movable.
I am really looking forward to seeing these mounted up to the wheels I have planned.
It took a little bit, but it will be great to have the cab stable and movable.
#20
Well, after some time wrapping up other projects for friends, I am finally able to move forward with my truck and put the cab and frame in the garage for the winter. Here are a few pictures from the cab removal tonight. I am one happy camper at this point.
The cab is finally off the frame!
Here the cab sits on the dolly I made just for it.
This is the 4-speed I might be using if I cannot get a hold of a good WC T-5.
The cab is finally off the frame!
Here the cab sits on the dolly I made just for it.
This is the 4-speed I might be using if I cannot get a hold of a good WC T-5.
#21
More progress! I got the old engine and transmission out of the frame. Next will be pulling the front and rear suspension so I can get ready to soda blast the frame...then the real fun starts with modifying. Once the temperature in my garage is a sustained 30*F or more, I can stand to be out there for more than 20 minutes at a time...I can't wait for some warmer weather again!
The frame is finally free of the old I-6 and 3-speed.
While it served the truck well, it has had its time in the spotlight and now it must step aside for a 289 V8.
The frame is finally free of the old I-6 and 3-speed.
While it served the truck well, it has had its time in the spotlight and now it must step aside for a 289 V8.
#23
As for the motor, I never heard the I6 run but I know the 289 runs and with a few mods, it will motivate the truck down the road nicely.
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#27
Thanks! I like the style sides but the flare side just spoke to me. I look forward to hearing about your build as you progress. Once my tax return hits, I get to have a small shopping spree.
#28
Working to disassemble the Dodge Dakota IFS. It's getting there but I'm just going slowly.
Also, I pulled the temporary GM axle I had under the truck for transport. I'd still like to put in a 4-link with coil-overs but funds may dictate sticking with the existing leaf springs, though spring under rather than over axle.
Also, I pulled the temporary GM axle I had under the truck for transport. I'd still like to put in a 4-link with coil-overs but funds may dictate sticking with the existing leaf springs, though spring under rather than over axle.
#29
Here are a few new developments that I've had recently. First, when the garage warmed up enough to work for a bit, I removed the temporary rear axle from the frame and also stripped the Dodge Dakota IFS from the original frame. Next, I ordered the kit from Industrial Chassis, Inc., with my tax return. Finally, I bought a dual media blasting unit in order to strip material at home with either soda or abrasive media, depending on the need.
I must say, upon inspection of the Industrial Chassis kit, I am impressed with the quality of the craftsmanship. The welds are beautiful and the parts are incredibly stout. My hat goes off to those guys!
My frame without the rear axle I used to transport the truck home.
The Dakota IFS kit from Industrial Chassis, Inc.
My newest toy for use in the garage.
I must say, upon inspection of the Industrial Chassis kit, I am impressed with the quality of the craftsmanship. The welds are beautiful and the parts are incredibly stout. My hat goes off to those guys!
My frame without the rear axle I used to transport the truck home.
The Dakota IFS kit from Industrial Chassis, Inc.
My newest toy for use in the garage.