Thanks Dan

I broke down and bought a new Tremec TKO and it should be here this week.
That way I get 4 useable forward gears and a overdrive. It will require a new drive line but hey a single aluminum 4" will look great under there.
I also went ahead and upgraded the pumpkin to a locker for a bit of added traction.

 

Hi all.

Looking for someone local to the Bay Area who can do a front end swap on my 1960 F100 for a crown vic or similar , I want the power steering, disk brakes etc.

Any suggestions very welcome. I am in the east bay , Martinez.

Thanks

 

have you checked Craigslist? There's a guy in Valley Springs that will install it for 1500. http://modesto.craigslist.org/pts/4463210891.html

 

Thanks , yes I did, I emailed that exact person, he replied saying he is only selling the parts now and not doing installs anymore sadly.

 

Hello Drivingjack,

Their is an outfit in Lodi ca., run by a father and son team that may be able to help you out.
The name of the place is Kustom Kurves at 4N. Houston Lodi ca. Ph.# 209-334-6803.
I have talked to them about doing some frame work on a 53 F-100.
They seemed to know there stuff. Hope this is of some help to you.

AL1460

 

Thanks very much, I'll try getting in touch with them tomorrow.

 

New to the area and living near downtown San Jose. Any recommendations for good old timer shops or even resto shops in the area? I need to have my kingpins replaced on my 73 F100.

BTW- any thoughts on Ross Truck and Equipment Repair? They are down the block and it would very convenient for me if they are trustworthy. As an example, they quoted $700 for kingpin replacement, which seems ball park OK?

 

i go to Bruce's tire. mission valley ford truck(MVFT) is pricey. I had the guys do my 2001 E 350 and it rides better than new! Bruce's tire has done my wifes car and my sons truck both where vary well done at a good price.

 

Didn't see any references for up here, but have been dealing with On/Off Road Center in Redding for the past few years, and Chuck has been really good about keeping this knows little on the right path. If it hasn't been needed, he won't do it and he has talked me out of some mods/repairs that were un-necessary. I also have to give a shout out about Jefferson State Diesel and Shasta County Diesel for their honesty and willingness to keep me out of trouble. I was getting quotes about "bullet proofing" a 6.0L so I could get SWMBO to buy off on it and all three gave me the SAME advice about my new to me truck. Now the hard part will be who I go with when something does happen.

 

Rebuilding 226 Machine Shop?
Looking to rebuild my 226 H, can anyone recommend a machine shop in Bay Area, San Jose to Redwood City that is familiar with flathead sixes and won't require a second mortgage?
I'm in Palo Alto area. Thanks all referrals welcome.
I'd be interested in a running 226 if anyone knows of one for sale.
Thanks

 

Hi,
I'm looking for a good mechanic in the Sacramento, Roseville area that can wok on a 460ci in F350. Having some idle/stalling issues I can't get sorted.

Thank you

 

Hi

I am looking for a recommendation for a mechanic in the Bay Area (Peninsula) who is good with old trucks, I need someone to take a look over a truck for me.

 

Is it a diesel ? , try left coast diesel , there's two facility's one in Livermore and Martinez,

 

Nope it's Gas

 

Hopefully Hank will stop in he knows a guy in Livermore , what city are you in ?