Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

78 restoration

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:45 PM
  #1  
a562nv's Avatar
a562nv
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
78 restoration

I am going to begin restoring a 78 f-250 4x4. Asking for help in the way of body parts as far as where to buy and the good and the bad of aftermarket fenders, doors, beds, and hoods. I have several books and magazines from different distributors, just wanting to find out how some others have dealt with these companies (LMC, NPD, Bronco Graveyard) and if there is more out there. Also being in northwestern indiana looking for good performance shops for engine and transmission rebuilding. Any information will be very much appreciated. Thanks again
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:01 PM
  #2  
hunter89506's Avatar
hunter89506
New User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Ford Parts at C&G for 1932 thru 1979 Ford car and Ford truck. check this site out, this is where i bought all of the parts for my truck..
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:05 PM
  #3  
ford1977owner's Avatar
ford1977owner
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,098
Likes: 0
From: shamokin pa
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:06 PM
  #4  
ford1977owner's Avatar
ford1977owner
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,098
Likes: 0
From: shamokin pa
i hear alot of good things about parts bought from dennis carpenter
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:27 PM
  #5  
hunter89506's Avatar
hunter89506
New User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
they look pretty legit, try it out and post pics along the way.
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 07:12 PM
  #6  
grinnergetter's Avatar
grinnergetter
Cargo Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 3,365
Likes: 12
From: NW Indiana
Sent you an email, Grin
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 07:32 PM
  #7  
bmarkline's Avatar
bmarkline
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 522
Likes: 0
From: South Central PA
Dennis Carpenter is good stuff. LMC is cheap and thin.
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 08:18 PM
  #8  
a562nv's Avatar
a562nv
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
I looked into dennis carpenter they dont offer complete bed kits. are their import fenders the same grade as LMC
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-2

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-4

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-5

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-8

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 08:55 PM
  #9  
grinnergetter's Avatar
grinnergetter
Cargo Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 3,365
Likes: 12
From: NW Indiana
I might have bed for you...no floor just the sides, inners and bracing...not ripped apart. It is by no means perfect but it would depend on how much work you are willing to put into it.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
red rock 78
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Feb 14, 2011 01:48 PM
Duke78
Pennsylvania Chapter
1
Nov 16, 2007 04:30 PM
Duke78
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Oct 29, 2007 12:27 PM
sams78
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Sep 8, 2005 07:56 PM
rompin78
Colorado Chapter
3
Jun 11, 2002 03:23 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:50 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-1
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-3
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE