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Just wanted to say hello and tell y'all a little about my ride. I'm working on my 65 f100. My father and I took a stock truck with the 352 automatic 2wd. We've replaced alot of metal and done quite a bit of body work. Set the body on a 1986 4x4 chassis (this was a job) it has a 302 with a 500 edel on it and a 4 speed tranny that has granny low. I have 67 tail lights for it because they had the reverse lights. Using a 66 grille. Installed a steering column from an 87. Has power breaks, power steering, hydrolic clutch, independent front suspension, disc brakes in the front, true duel exhaust with hedmann headers. I have put alot of work in this truck over the last few years but this is just the beginning. I have BIG plans for the old girl. Any questions feel free to ask. . . I know I'll be asking alot.
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Welcome to FTE!! 
I would be interested in seeing pic's of your ride, setting the 65 body on a later model 4X4 chassis sounds like a great project and worth the effort. When time permits, and that's a big when, been considering doing same to the 65 w/ the long wheel base. If so, I will probly look for a donor up to 73, after that DMV requires a smog certificate . Again, welcome to the Family of Ford Truck Enthusiast, looking forward to your input and post pic's when you can!!.
I would be interested in seeing pic's of your ride, setting the 65 body on a later model 4X4 chassis sounds like a great project and worth the effort. When time permits, and that's a big when, been considering doing same to the 65 w/ the long wheel base. If so, I will probly look for a donor up to 73, after that DMV requires a smog certificate . Again, welcome to the Family of Ford Truck Enthusiast, looking forward to your input and post pic's when you can!!.
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Did you try this:
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Originally Posted by 76f350spercamprspeal
Welcome to FTE, Best Damn Forum EVER!
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Here's How to Post Pictures:
1. Login to FTE.
2.Click User CP (In the Top Left Hand Corner)
3.(On the Left, There will be a list, The 5th Option Down, will say "Pictures & Albums) Click That.
4.Then, Click Add Album, Enter a title, and description, if ya want to.
5. Click Upload Pictures, Then click Browse, Locate the Files of your truck. (You can add 3 files at a time)
5. Click Upload.
6. Add a description to the individual pictures, then click save.
7. Add more files if ya want.
8. Click The Picture you want to post, it will give you two codes at the bottom, Right Click The Second one (It say's BB Code, Then Say's [IMG]http:blahblahblah...[/IMG])
Then, Once that is highlighted, Right Click, Then Copy, Then Paste it into your post.
You can add up to 30 Images in one FTE Post.
If, Ya need any help, Don't hesitate to ask.
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Originally Posted by 76f350spercamprspeal
Welcome to FTE, Best Damn Forum EVER!
------------------------
Here's How to Post Pictures:
1. Login to FTE.
2.Click User CP (In the Top Left Hand Corner)
3.(On the Left, There will be a list, The 5th Option Down, will say "Pictures & Albums) Click That.
4.Then, Click Add Album, Enter a title, and description, if ya want to.
5. Click Upload Pictures, Then click Browse, Locate the Files of your truck. (You can add 3 files at a time)
5. Click Upload.
6. Add a description to the individual pictures, then click save.
7. Add more files if ya want.
8. Click The Picture you want to post, it will give you two codes at the bottom, Right Click The Second one (It say's BB Code, Then Say's [IMG]http:blahblahblah...[/IMG])
Then, Once that is highlighted, Right Click, Then Copy, Then Paste it into your post.
You can add up to 30 Images in one FTE Post.
If, Ya need any help, Don't hesitate to ask.
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Yes, 'photobucket' rocks!!. Looks like a work in progress. IMO, best to concentrate on getting the truck machanically sound; brakes, suspension, power trane, etc., and deal with cosmetics later.
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The truck runs like a top right now. The lift and tires is just a little extra fun I wanna have when I get the money. As for the motor swap I plan on doing I want to yank the built motor out of my maverick and paint it up again and POSSIBLY a little more work performance wise before I set it in the truck (preferably a 331 stroker kit)
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From: Boulder Creek, Ca
The truck runs like a top right now. The lift and tires is just a little extra fun I wanna have when I get the money. As for the motor swap I plan on doing I want to yank the built motor out of my maverick and paint it up again and POSSIBLY a little more work performance wise before I set it in the truck (preferably a 331 stroker kit)
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From what I can remember we had to shorten the back of the frame to fit the bed. I'm fabbing the bumper horns right now bc I dont like the bumpers from teh 86 and the 65 frames are a little narrower than the 86. I had to relocate every body to frame mount INCLUDING cutting the mounting bracket for the front cab mounts off the 65 frame and bolting them to the 86 chassis. . . I could have used the chassis out of a 70's model I got laying around BUT all of them I have 4x4 are straight axel and I LOVE the way the 86 IFS rides 
any other question feel free to ask. . . my struggles are a way for me to learn and teach others
any other question feel free to ask. . . my struggles are a way for me to learn and teach others