Like the old school deal done to the wheel and the wrinkle or crinkle paint valve covers.

Looking good, keep at it.

 

Thank you guys!

 

Found a nice seat out of 80s f150. The only problem was that it is blue and I really wanted black, But I got it for next to nothing. I searched alot on the internet about the Duplicolor Fabric and Vinyl paint. I was a little hesitant to use it but I really like the way it turned out. It took about 2 cans and cost me about 16 dollars.

 

Rite dye would of lasted and been darker. Pop the outer cover off and put it in the bath tub and follow Rite Dye instructions, would of been blacker.

The cheap easy route is always nice, you are in a hurry, let us know how it holds up.

 

Got my floor pan repaired and finally got the new seat in. The inside is just about finished for now. I got tags and put it on the road. Everything is working good so far.. Love driving it!















I added a auxilary cable to the old am raido so I could play music form my phone, you know theres not many am stations that work











The old headliner was shot so I got some Plastic smooth shower surround material from to and made a new one. Painted it black and also painted the trim and the sun visors. I did the sun visors with the same Dupliclor that I used on the seat.

 

Dude, that thing is looking SICK!! Great idea with the aux input.. I might have to do that with mine.

 

I have to admit, that's pretty slick what you did with the old AM radio!

 

Love the job you did, did you paint it yourself ? How'd you lower the front ? Im doing my 79 as well and any more info would be great. Also on a super cheap budget so no lowering links possible at the moment.

 

This was a great post. Thanks for the progress pics. I'd love to do something similar to my 1977 F100 but I lack the skills and finances. I can dream though!

 

Well I just moved into my inlaws house because we are building a house and I have my baby girl due in about two weeks. So I wanted to get the motor installed pretty quick. I found a 400 and trans on Craigslist for 200.00 I was really happy with find... and it runs great. only had 40,000 on the motor, it came out of a farm use only truck. The old 400 in the truck had a knock, low oil pressure and a rear main leak. She needed to to!! Eventually I plan on building up the other motor, but for know I just want to be able to drive and enjoy it!

Craigslist find:





A few engine Swap Pics:











Power Washed:






Painted the engine and trans ford gray:



Fount this in the trans pan.. Did some research and everyone said that was a Dipstick tube plug from the factory.





Decided to go with the Ol ford Blue:





From lowereing the truck I had a really bad vibration between 30 and 40mph, so I put 8 Degree shims on the axle. Worked great the vibration is gone!!





I ordedered a Elderbrock 1406 Carb because the motor I bought had a Elderbrock Performer Intake with a 2bbl carb on it.



Also got the Elderbrock Ford throttle cable and Kickdown bracket.





It had flowmaster mufflers already on it, but the one was leaking pretty bad soo I got 2 of these form advanced auto. Sounds really good!



Top shaft seal of the steering box was leaking really bad, so I went ahead and replaced that too. Auto zone had the kit for around 8 dollars. It had 2 seals and a snap ring.



A good buddy of mine had some left over braided fuel line from his project, and it was just enough to do my fuel lines.





Took my dad for a ride in the truck this weekend and we stop at Pep Boys. When we came out to leave, there was a f100 parked next to me. I thought that was really cool.



Later that weekend I got together with my buddy Steve that gave my the fuel hose to do some cruising around. He just got his S10 Blazer on the road, He put a LS1 from a GTO in it. Its pretty Bad A$$. We had a good time Cruising around;





I get so tired of the dim tailights and replacing light bulbs... lol. So I decided to make my own leds. Im pretty happy with how they turned out!







Running lights on:



Brake lights:

 

Thanks so much! I actually Cut and added to my I beams in the front. I have drove the truck alot and have had no problems. I wanted to keep the same ride, so I did not want to cut the springs or anything like that. So I basically just cut and raised the Hub assembley. I really didnt want to spend like 700.00 just for the I beams.

 

Thanks you!! I know I like posts with lots of pictures so I try to do the same.

 

Thanks you!!

 

Decided to do the side marker lights in LED also.



I also bought and used Delphi connectors... They are pretty awesome. Really like the way they come hook up.







I had 8" stock steel wheels all the way arouond and decided i wanted wider tires on the back. I found a set of 10" wide rims and cut the centers out and put my stock centers in from my other wheels. Tires on the front are 235/70115 and rear is 275/60/15.

 

Nice truck!! If I may ask where did you get those "Ford" Hubcaps? and secondly, how did you lower the front end? Thanks!