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PapaBearYuma 05-08-2017 09:53 PM


Originally Posted by LeviD (Post 17175774)
It wasn't all done today but the last week. Wheels and tires last week. Lift over the weekend and I know you can't tell but rear sliding window replaced with solid and passenger window that was broke replaced today!

Coming along nicely!

EP145 05-08-2017 10:20 PM


Originally Posted by SlikWillie (Post 17171062)
Tell us about that radiator.

I have the same radiator in my truck in Phoenix and it cools better than the all aluminum Champion I started with. It has 2 really large core running though it.

SlikWillie 05-09-2017 02:49 PM


Originally Posted by kansas storm 350 (Post 17171289)
I wasn't too excited about it since it has plastic tanks on it, but my original one was beyond repair. I got it from Advance Auto with an online discount, so I gave it a try. So far I like it, the plastic is much heavier/thicker than my Magnum Hemi radiator. It was an exact bolt in and fit perfectly.

Thanks for the info. I think I will replace my radiator when I do a 460 swap (some day).

Sturm 05-09-2017 10:37 PM

where can a guy get running boards like those

ktm4012 05-10-2017 06:22 PM

After my back yard paint job, I've been wet sanding all the orange peel. One panel at a time.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...9733ce66bd.jpg

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...0194d682f9.jpg

good to doo 05-11-2017 09:12 AM

Ya, wet sanding sure is fun isn,t it.But well worth the time. Looks great.

lasermike 05-11-2017 09:34 AM

To be honest, it was yerterday but I replaced the radiator hoses, thermostat and cap. This was due to the 'stat sticking closed, causing the upper hose to go puunt!

On the plus side, it had been 6 months since the last time I had to call AAA.

Michael

SlikWillie 05-11-2017 06:27 PM


Originally Posted by ktm4012 (Post 17181301)
After my back yard paint job, I've been wet sanding all the orange peel. One panel at a time.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...9733ce66bd.jpg

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...0194d682f9.jpg

Now time for a good buffing. Lookin real sharp.

Sullivan91689 05-12-2017 09:58 PM

Got the motor back from the machine shop
 
now I build!!!! :-jammin

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e9ca4f32cf.jpg

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e8ccafdd40.jpghttps://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...708d157b7f.jpg

dads1977 05-12-2017 11:05 PM

Gave Mine a much needed bath then went to grab a bite to eat

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...4a38932854.jpg
where I had the opportunity to chat with the owner of this little gem

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c219fd5ed4.jpg

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...4b8fc7acc8.jpg

Aaron-71 05-15-2017 09:21 AM

Currently accepting parts orders for my truck and dreaming of the day that it's up and running again.

With the girlfriend on her way back home, she's excited to give me a hand wrenching on the F250. Can't wait to reassemble and awaken the beast!

BeauF0RD 05-15-2017 03:14 PM

I had a valve tap on my 76 F100 so my neighbor and I took my valve covers off and assessed the problem. Turns out it was a clogged valve stem. We sprayed it with carb. cleaner and the oil started to come through, good as new, I hope.

75F150360 05-15-2017 04:00 PM

LEDs
 
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...6eba626924.jpg
I finally did it. I replaced all the lights on the truck with LEDs and the results are amazing. I even replaced the lamps in the dash with LEDs and it's never looked better (At night anyway).

Was going to pull the U-Joints this weekend and get the Driveshaft balanced but the new U-Joints they didn't arrive in time so I went drinking instead.

kansas storm 350 05-15-2017 06:35 PM

Got the new engine running, carb set, timing set, core returned and warrenty activated. Good day to have a Ford.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1831d86d9a.jpg

ktm4012 05-15-2017 06:46 PM


Originally Posted by BeauF0RD (Post 17192051)
I had a valve tap on my 76 F100 so my neighbor and I took my valve covers off and assessed the problem. Turns out it was a clogged valve stem. We sprayed it with carb. cleaner and the oil started to come through, good as new, I hope.

I also have a pesky valve tic. Can you tell me what you mean by clogged valve stem? Thanks for any help.


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