1974 F-100 Engine/Transmission Swap
#136
I don't mean to hijack this thread but I have a quick question.
I just took ownership of a 1979 F-100 Custom Short bed. I have a 302 engine and an 88 AOD transmission for it as well. When it was delivered the front clip was taken off in pieces: both fenders, grill, radiator core support, and it doesn't have a hood. I was handed a bucket of bolts that are all marred and twisted that was used to hold everything together.
Where can I find a list of the proper hardware needed to reassemble the front clip? Bolts, brackets, clips, etc. It needs front frame work and I won't be able to get to it until the fall at the earliest. So I would like to reassemble the front clip and get a good car cover to put over it for the time being.
Any ideas?
I just took ownership of a 1979 F-100 Custom Short bed. I have a 302 engine and an 88 AOD transmission for it as well. When it was delivered the front clip was taken off in pieces: both fenders, grill, radiator core support, and it doesn't have a hood. I was handed a bucket of bolts that are all marred and twisted that was used to hold everything together.
Where can I find a list of the proper hardware needed to reassemble the front clip? Bolts, brackets, clips, etc. It needs front frame work and I won't be able to get to it until the fall at the earliest. So I would like to reassemble the front clip and get a good car cover to put over it for the time being.
Any ideas?
#138
Where can I find a list of the proper hardware needed to reassemble the front clip? Bolts, brackets, clips, etc. It needs front frame work and I won't be able to get to it until the fall at the earliest. So I would like to reassemble the front clip and get a good car cover to put over it for the time being.
As for the hammered metal finish, the alternator and the PS pump bracket (which were bare aluminum) definitely have the hammered look. The inner fenders (which were painted-over galvanized steel) just seem to have the underlying texture/roughness of the surface that was there that I didn't sand down first; maybe if I'd sanded them smoother, I'd notice more of a hammered look, but either way, I'm happy with it - looks nice and clean now.
#139
Thanks!
As for the hammered metal finish, the alternator and the PS pump bracket (which were bare aluminum) definitely have the hammered look. The inner fenders (which were painted-over galvanized steel) just seem to have the underlying texture/roughness of the surface that was there that I didn't sand down first; maybe if I'd sanded them smoother, I'd notice more of a hammered look, but either way, I'm happy with it - looks nice and clean now.
As for the hammered metal finish, the alternator and the PS pump bracket (which were bare aluminum) definitely have the hammered look. The inner fenders (which were painted-over galvanized steel) just seem to have the underlying texture/roughness of the surface that was there that I didn't sand down first; maybe if I'd sanded them smoother, I'd notice more of a hammered look, but either way, I'm happy with it - looks nice and clean now.
That must be the difference. I had mixed results as well, when I rebuilt the front axel in my 4runner I used it on the steering knuckles and it had a nice hammered look. Then I used the remainder of the same can of paint on another project, and it just had a smooth finish. I'm pretty sure I primered both projects before hand, can't remember for sure, but that could have been the difference. Regardless, your inner fenders turned out really good, I'll probably do the same on mine when the time comes.
#140
You responded quickly, lol, I must have still been editing my post, ha, ha.
That must be the difference. I had mixed results as well, when I rebuilt the front axel in my 4runner I used it on the steering knuckles and it had a nice hammered look. Then I used the remainder of the same can of paint on another project, and it just had a smooth finish. I'm pretty sure I primered both projects before hand, can't remember for sure, but that could have been the difference. Regardless, your inner fenders turned out really good, I'll probably do the same on mine when the time comes.
That must be the difference. I had mixed results as well, when I rebuilt the front axel in my 4runner I used it on the steering knuckles and it had a nice hammered look. Then I used the remainder of the same can of paint on another project, and it just had a smooth finish. I'm pretty sure I primered both projects before hand, can't remember for sure, but that could have been the difference. Regardless, your inner fenders turned out really good, I'll probably do the same on mine when the time comes.
#141
Yeah, that sounds like it would work well. I went back and looked today and you can see the hammered effect on the smooth areas; it's just that there's a lot of surface roughness that masks it. *shrug* I'm OK with it.
I took WD-40 & aluminum foil to the headliner trim this evening - made a huge difference. The rust pitting is still there, but much diminished and less visible. Wadded-up aluminum foil acts as a scrubber that's strong enough to get off the rust, but non-scratch on the chrome surface. Here are before/after shots:
I haven't had a chance to take photos of the bolts/fasteners on the front clip yet - haven't forgotten though. Just got interrupted for dinner, then it got dark.
I did get a pic of my dash lights after dark tonight though - replaced the original bulbs with an LED setup while I had everything apart:
I took WD-40 & aluminum foil to the headliner trim this evening - made a huge difference. The rust pitting is still there, but much diminished and less visible. Wadded-up aluminum foil acts as a scrubber that's strong enough to get off the rust, but non-scratch on the chrome surface. Here are before/after shots:
I haven't had a chance to take photos of the bolts/fasteners on the front clip yet - haven't forgotten though. Just got interrupted for dinner, then it got dark.
I did get a pic of my dash lights after dark tonight though - replaced the original bulbs with an LED setup while I had everything apart:
#142
#143
Thanks! Functionally, mine was all working already - just needed some aesthetic improvement. A new plastic lens on the instrument cluster that's actually transparent rather than semi-opaque yellow made a huge difference, and I repainted the needles while I was at it. I used this kit for the LED lighting (also ordered a couple extra warm white LEDs for the shift indicator, heater controls and lights/washer indicator - last is a bayonet base).
1961-79 Ford Truck & Bronco LED Gauge Light Conversion Kits - HiPo Parts Garage
Being LEDs, they are, of course, sensitive to polarity: the positive side of each is marked, and the gauge cluster kit comes with nice diagrams of which way to install them.
The dash turned out well enough, I'm thinking of getting LED bulbs from them to replace the 1156/7 bulbs at the brake light & reverse light positions.
1961-79 Ford Truck & Bronco LED Gauge Light Conversion Kits - HiPo Parts Garage
Being LEDs, they are, of course, sensitive to polarity: the positive side of each is marked, and the gauge cluster kit comes with nice diagrams of which way to install them.
The dash turned out well enough, I'm thinking of getting LED bulbs from them to replace the 1156/7 bulbs at the brake light & reverse light positions.
#145
Hmm ... not easily enough to make it worthwhile. With the positioning of the actuators for the air temperature doors, I couldn't really shorten them between there and the end, which would mean shortening them between the actuators and the flange that attaches to the air cleaner. There would be more fabrication involved than I'm interested in trying to take on.
I think what I can do without much trouble is bend the flanges a bit so the snorkels sit higher - get them to stick out straighter rather than drooping as far.
I think what I can do without much trouble is bend the flanges a bit so the snorkels sit higher - get them to stick out straighter rather than drooping as far.
#147
#148
Where can I find a list of the proper hardware needed to reassemble the front clip? Bolts, brackets, clips, etc. It needs front frame work and I won't be able to get to it until the fall at the earliest. So I would like to reassemble the front clip and get a good car cover to put over it for the time being.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
Inner fender to firewall
Outer to inner fender
Outer to inner fender
Outer/inner fender to core support
Hood hinge to inner fender
Hood hinge to hood
Inner fender to core support (back side)
Little bolts hold on the grill inserts
Hood hinge to inner fender (back side)
Inner fender to core support
Inner fender to core support
Inner fender to firewall
Core support to frame
Core support to frame bushing
Outer fender to cab (bottom)
Outer fender to cab (top) - this one's not really visible, but there's a bolt going in from the back side towards the outer fender that you have to reach around the door to get to.
Outer fender support brace
#149
My seat cover was ripped and the foam was showing ... I'll eventually re-upholster it and put in new carpet, etc. in the interior, but in the meantime, before i spend the money on that, I decided to get a $30 seat cover to keep the foam from getting torn up or deteriorating in the sun. Finished installing it right around sunset: