I have been lurking here for more than a year. I've gathered many ideas from here and am very thankful for the many miss-steps it has saved me from. I am 29 and have loved 76-79 Ford trucks since a buddy of mine got a f150 when he turned 16. My grandpa sold me his 1976 f250 2wd 5 years ago and its been downhill ever since. I am addicted and will freely admit to being a truck/parts hoarder. A year and a half ago I picked up a non-running 1977 f250 4x4 with a 400 c6 combo. My mechanic is just finishing rebuilding a 460 for me. It will hopefully be running next week. I'm learning as I go( mechanical novice), and rebuilding a motor on my soon to be DD was not an option for me. A year ago I picked up a 1979 f250 4x4 crewcab with a 400 t19 np205 combo. I am slowly going through the drive train. Once I get my shop built this truck will be the first one to get a frame off restoration. This one will get the 12valve cummins and nv5600 eventually. Not now of course! I'm Ford broke. I have a decent job, but it takes a lot of money to replace 30+ year old parts in THREE trucks. I'm not complaining! I'm planning a trip from WA to MN in May or June with the crewcab to pick up my grandpas tractor he used on the old farm place. Hopefully I can get everything I need replaced by then. Anyhow, I'm sure I'll have a question for you all eventually. Thanks again!

 

Welcome to the funny farm!

Seriously though, this a great place to hang out. Sounds like you've got a nice collection going, you'll like that 460!

One thing you'll learn about us here is we love truck pics, the more the better!

Sam

 

I haven't taken the time to put up some pictures. I will once I can get them all together in one place.

 

Welcome to FTE and how I feel....its not hording, its "Fording". Pace yourself it can get overwhelming quickly.

Hello my name is Richard and I have not had a drink in...oops wrong meeting, I mean bought any Ford truck parts off the Craigslist in 62 days. lol

At least you have a plan and that's half the fun.

 

One of my babies. Meet "Babe".

 

 

slot mags and a crew cab. yup you will fit in just fine around here. welcome.

 

I like the crew, looks like a nice truck! The slots look good on it.

Sam

 

Thanks! My favorite wheels.