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Radius Arms
I guess that's what they are called.
Can I take the radius arms off my 75 F100 parts truck and install them on my 66 F100?
Can I do this and not screw up the alignment?
Can I do this and replace the bushings and install new coil springs without screwing up the alignment?
I want to install my front sway bar and I need the 75 arms since they have the notch for the sway bar mounting bracket.
My power drum brakes are new and I am not ready to swap over to discs at this time since all my disc components are worn out and will need replacement.
I know someone will suggest that I do the discs now, but that is not in the budget right now, plus I want to get some use out of the new drums that I have already paid for.
Can I take the radius arms off my 75 F100 parts truck and install them on my 66 F100?
Can I do this and not screw up the alignment?
Can I do this and replace the bushings and install new coil springs without screwing up the alignment?
I want to install my front sway bar and I need the 75 arms since they have the notch for the sway bar mounting bracket.
My power drum brakes are new and I am not ready to swap over to discs at this time since all my disc components are worn out and will need replacement.
I know someone will suggest that I do the discs now, but that is not in the budget right now, plus I want to get some use out of the new drums that I have already paid for.
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I guess that's what they are called.
Can I take the radius arms off my 75 F100 parts truck and install them on my 66 F100?
Can I do this and not screw up the alignment?
Can I do this and replace the bushings and install new coil springs without screwing up the alignment?
I want to install my front sway bar and I need the 75 arms since they have the notch for the sway bar mounting bracket.
My power drum brakes are new and I am not ready to swap over to discs at this time since all my disc components are worn out and will need replacement.
I know someone will suggest that I do the discs now, but that is not in the budget right now, plus I want to get some use out of the new drums that I have already paid for.
Can I take the radius arms off my 75 F100 parts truck and install them on my 66 F100?
Can I do this and not screw up the alignment?
Can I do this and replace the bushings and install new coil springs without screwing up the alignment?
I want to install my front sway bar and I need the 75 arms since they have the notch for the sway bar mounting bracket.
My power drum brakes are new and I am not ready to swap over to discs at this time since all my disc components are worn out and will need replacement.
I know someone will suggest that I do the discs now, but that is not in the budget right now, plus I want to get some use out of the new drums that I have already paid for.
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Ding Ding Ding, we have a winner...
"I know someone will suggest that I do the discs now, but that is not in the budget right now, plus I want to get some use out of the new drums that I have already paid for."
Seriously, I have a couple other projects I want to complete, I have to make a trip to Key West for business that Im paying for, homeowners association dues are due, the wifes tuition is due, and Im sure there is something Im leaving out, so Jan-Feb are mods that I have already paid for but not installed. Sway bar & 4v and ps.
"I know someone will suggest that I do the discs now, but that is not in the budget right now, plus I want to get some use out of the new drums that I have already paid for."
Seriously, I have a couple other projects I want to complete, I have to make a trip to Key West for business that Im paying for, homeowners association dues are due, the wifes tuition is due, and Im sure there is something Im leaving out, so Jan-Feb are mods that I have already paid for but not installed. Sway bar & 4v and ps.
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Ding Ding Ding, we have a winner...
"I know someone will suggest that I do the discs now, but that is not in the budget right now, plus I want to get some use out of the new drums that I have already paid for."
Seriously, I have a couple other projects I want to complete, I have to make a trip to Key West for business that Im paying for, homeowners association dues are due, the wifes tuition is due, and Im sure there is something Im leaving out, so Jan-Feb are mods that I have already paid for but not installed. Sway bar & 4v and ps.
"I know someone will suggest that I do the discs now, but that is not in the budget right now, plus I want to get some use out of the new drums that I have already paid for."
Seriously, I have a couple other projects I want to complete, I have to make a trip to Key West for business that Im paying for, homeowners association dues are due, the wifes tuition is due, and Im sure there is something Im leaving out, so Jan-Feb are mods that I have already paid for but not installed. Sway bar & 4v and ps.
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Checker cabs would be an expensive hobby and curious rash causing to most here as they used Chevrolet straight sixes for years.
Still kicking health wise. I have my bad days.
Garbz
Still kicking health wise. I have my bad days.
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Lucky for us we only have 2 tight months a year.
January and April15.
Ive got about 4k in the F100 and about 40k in the Harleys.
January and April15.
Ive got about 4k in the F100 and about 40k in the Harleys.
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Im trying to sell both of the 65 Mustangs to put money into the F100.
Lots of people want them, no one has money.
The V8 car is worth 15k, the 6 cylinder car is worth 5k.
If I could sell both I would stick 15k in the F100 and spend the 5k on a month long bike trip around the U.S.
Lots of people want them, no one has money.
The V8 car is worth 15k, the 6 cylinder car is worth 5k.
If I could sell both I would stick 15k in the F100 and spend the 5k on a month long bike trip around the U.S.
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Seriously, I have a couple other projects I want to complete, I have to make a trip to Key West for business that Im paying for, homeowners association dues are due, the wifes tuition is due, and Im sure there is something Im leaving out, so Jan-Feb are mods that I have already paid for but not installed. Sway bar & 4v and ps.
I believe the answers are no, no, & no. I suggest you re-arrange your projects, if checkers isn't for you. Move this project down the list, it will keep.
John
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I really wanted to disassemble the 75s front suspension , blast and paint it before I installed the discs. Before I do that I want to pull the 390 and 3 speed and stick them in a shed for future use or grow cobwebs while I talk about future use...
I have an oem booster and single pot mc. I will need to figure out which mc to use, keeping my 7in booster.
I have an oem booster and single pot mc. I will need to figure out which mc to use, keeping my 7in booster.
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