First: In the pictures below you can see that my 73 F-100 is sitting on some very un-square wheels since I put on the 78 F-250 suspension. I assume it is the taller springs the 250 has. Also, the 250 had the dual piston calipers. THEY WILL NOT FIT 15 inch wheels. OK, OK. Yes they will but after all they grinding I did, they did not look safe at ALL. So I want to go back to F-100 5 lug wheels. So, question one: Is the brake mounting bracket on the F-100 connected to the spindle or does the bracket bolt on like the 78 250's? I can't remember what it looked like before I sold the F-100 suspension. Second: In the pictures below you can see my project as it sits. I have taken this originally yellow and brown painted rust bucket. I took it down to frame, sanded, and cleaned it all, repainted it, rebuilt the motor, sand blasted the truck body and repainted it. I have pictures of the build step by step. Lets say, for argument sake, that the quality of work is average, but thorough. When I finish the truck how much would you sell it for? Not how much work did I put into it, but how much is the truck worth? We never get out what we put into it but that's not what I am asking. I have a good friend that wants to trade 2 early 90's Chevy trucks (1500 2x4 and S-10 2x4). Both need some wrench time but all in all not to bad. Both run and drive OK and are legal but I am not sure if they are worth a rebuilt Dent! What do you guys think? I need some advice. Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post.

Here are some pictures of the build. Since the picture was taken, the upper radiator hose has been replaced with a HD Gates hose. Also, I am pretty sure that the picture of my boy sanding the cab doesn't break any child labor laws.

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On the F100-150 The caliper bracket is part of the spindle.
Here's what it looks like.

 

I'd keep a restored dent over 2 90 series chevs any day. You got more time and effort in the dent then the other 2 would be worth.

 

Your F100 looks like a full on project. I would stay with it, you will know that vehicle inside and out.
Vrs. 2 worn out chevy's, which will have every problem known to exist. Cripes even the fuel pumps in those trucks are worth more than the truck itself.