Just looking for some opinions

jdv19 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 11:56 PM

I have some future projects in mind and was just looking for some opinions from you guys on which to start first. Not in any specific order. Truck is a 77 f250 4x4 w/np 435, np205 and 351m

1st- Putting new rear leaf springs in the truck. I have a 4 inch suspention lift all the way around but there is a slight sag in the back (bought it this way). The front leafs were replaced but the rear(original) were not for some reason. It's not bad really but it bothers me. Need about 1/2-1 inch to level off.

2nd-replacing my floor pans and getting the line-x sprayed throughout the inside floor. The problem is i don't have the resources to do this so i would have to pay. Anyone willing to help! Hahahaha

3rd-Turning my 2 barrel 351m into a 4 barrel and putting headers on. I have duel exhaust off the manifolds right now. I plan on swapping a 460 in someday but not in the near future.

4th-replacing my front axle. Either by finding a good dana 60, or replacing my components to my d44-9f.

All are going to be done at some point but just wanted some respectable opinions from you guys/gals
Thanks Joe

gnwalker · #2 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 12:34 AM

depending on how bad your cab floor is i would either tackle that or the 4 barrel/header swap 1st. after those the rear springs and I'd always keep my eyes open for a 60 front

Customcab · #3 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 06:08 PM

My biggest question would be is this a daily driven type ride or one that's able to sit for a week or so with no need to rush???
If your answer is no rush; I do the suspension issues and body; then convert to 4 barrel setup.

Mitch

jdv19 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 06:41 PM

Not a daily driver. I keep it garaged, drive it about 2-3 times a week and don't plan on driving it during the winter.

Joe

1977f150xlt · #5 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 10:21 PM

First off i can't say i have seen you around on here, so welcome to FTE.com and to the dentside area,

tackle the front axle, then suspension,

personally the floor would be where i start, but that is me, and i don't know your level of welding? or what equipment you have? its not that hard, unless you have zero equipment,

then once everything is done, you can put your attention on the engine, maybe by that time you will come across a 460?

-Brent

F150 DRIVER · #6 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 10:39 PM

I would do the intake first since you should be able to do it in a day.
Have the flood panels from a doner and then take rig to have them welded in by most any good body shop it you dont have the equiptment.
Rear springs should take but a day since the rearend will not need to be removed.