Josh's 79 F150

[Diesel_Brad]

Originally Posted by AK FORD GUY Thanks for the pics. You're doing a great job. Other than the paint being a GM Color it's a real nice color. The engine/tranny/t-case look great also. That is 66-80 FORD DARK BLUE. The tcase /tranny are a custom rustolium gray i made

[johnboy427]

I think he is talking about the color of the truck not the eng/tranny. That truck looks great, are you for hire? Its a bit of a drive but its hard to find a decent body guy that won't set a guy back $20K around here.
-Johnboy

[liftnw8z]

Originally Posted by johnboy427

I think he is talking about the color of the truck not the eng/tranny. That truck looks great, are you for hire? Its a bit of a dive but its hard to find a decent body guy that won't set a guy back $20K around here.
-Johnboy

LOL - funny thing was I was pondering the same question...got 2 doglegs I need welded in on my Explorer...and the local shops are all around $2k start to finish...I just need the old ones cut out and new ones welded in, I can spray it.

[Old Brown Truck]

Originally Posted by crazyredneckanyhow

I may be wrong but i dont think they put those type covers on a 351m/400. I could be wrong but the couple dozen ive had never had those.

My 1979 F150 4x4 custom explorer w/ 351M has exactly those valve covers. I just painted mine. I still had a engine decal on mine. I went with semi gloss black this time instead of Ford Blue or Chrome. I like the look. Looks alot better than surface rust LOL.

[Diesel_Brad]

Originally Posted by johnboy427

I think he is talking about the color of the truck not the eng/tranny. That truck looks great, are you for hire? Its a bit of a drive but its hard to find a decent body guy that won't set a guy back $20K around here.
-Johnboy

O. It was late last night when i got home. Not thinking totally straight.


As for being for hire? Yeah. I just have to finish this job first.

Got the engine in and accessories all cleaned and detailed. Hopefully the Cab goes on today

[Dr. Dirt]

Originally Posted by ranger429

I don't know what year they stopped but I believe 79's only had Ford stamped on them, not powered by Ford.

I know that my 79 300 has Powered by Ford on it.

great job on the work dude.

[Diesel_Brad]

Got the cab on. Now i have to go to my nephew's bday party. Hope to get home early and get working on it

[johnboy427]

Just in case I win the lotto what would it cost to have a truck done like this one, assuming the cab isn't shot and a good bed is provided? No really too serious at the moment but if work ever picks back up I can get it there.
-Johnboy

[Diesel_Brad]

Well i am charging 25 an hour plus materials. So far at like 2k in labor and i believe there is 1500 in paint supplies

[Diesel_Brad]

Been a not so productive week this week. Had to help a friend pull the cab off his 04 f350 6.0 to do head, gaskets,studs,EGR delete and such, then set the cab back on.
Well got enough of the harness in to start it and move it. Sand blasted the inner fenders, rad support, hood hinges and various other pieces yesterday. Got the rad support and couple other pieces painted this am. Did the inner fenders last night.

[Jermafenser]

You sure have flexible hours! What line of work are you in? Gilbert is pretty way out in the country.

[Diesel_Brad]

I work for the STATE. A.K.A. Unemployed

[truckerstyle13]

WOW Great work! If you are looking for more work let me know, I am over in Altoona, PA. Every place i take my truck around here to get the body work done asks me why I would want to spend money on that old truck and sends me on my way.I just have to sit back and laugh, if they only new the following these "old trucks" have. By the way is everyone meeting up at the all truck nats in Carlise this year?

[Diesel_Brad]

This truck was suppose to win the show but too much needs to be done. But i'll deff be out there

[ToughestTruckBuilt]

My 78 351M has those valve covers. Nice build BTW.