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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 01:58 AM
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hi i have 74 f250 with a 360 engine mated with a c6 tranny. i will post pics of it when im able. i want to put some love into this truck because my grandpa gave it to me before he pasted away. so im thinking i can spend about 1500 dollars on the truck. the tranny is slipping in reverse. but have a used tranny to put in. what should i do to the used tranny before i put it in? like upgrades or things like that. engine runs stong thinking on replacing all gaskets that leak. thinking on headers or a carb to give it more power. looking to do the suspension also. what do you guys think? all ideas are welcome.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 05:43 AM
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How many miles are on the tranny you plan on putting in?? C6 I assume.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Assuming, nothing is really wrong with the truck, other then normal stuff.

If its a f250. Most likley you have already power steering / Power brake.

Look at what Connor ( CRSWEET ) has done to the inside of his truck,
1978 F250 Custom Interior Redone - Page 31 - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

What made the biggest difference in my truck, (other then mechanical stuff like power steering / brake) is the sound proofing, thru floor, door and window seal.

Everywhere i could, inside door panel, overhead, i put insulation. IT made the world of a difference.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Idk how many miles are on it and yes it is a c6.
thats a good idea on sound proofing the truck since it does get loud on the freeway.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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If its low mileage then you shouldn't have to worry about doing anything to her unless your cranking out over 400bhp
 
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