I have an 1983 ford with 4.9L 300 straight 6 can any one help me and tell me were I can go and get new parts for my truck??
this truck has been in my family for all its life and we would really like to rebuild it please help

 

First, welcome to FTE! This is the place to be.

As for parts, we can probably tell you where to go but need to know what you are looking for. However, here's a start:

• Engine: A parts store like O'Reilly's, Advanced, or similar would be the best bet for spark plugs, air cleaners, etc.
• Body:If you need body trim or bumpers then LMC, NPD, or Jeff's Bronco Graveyard online is a good start.
• Electrical:Some of the newer electrical parts, like solenoids or ignition modules aren't all that good, so many go to the salvage and pull Motorcraft parts.
• Interior: Back to LMC, etc.

 

thank you
but I need parts like the main wiring harnesses and a new carbonator

 

carburator

never ever would you need to change wiring harness unless it was chewed by pests or burned to pieces

best bet is to take pictures for us and explain what the symptoms are

i wouldn't spend money on a new carburator until I tried to start it with starter fluid, and/or carefully refilled the carburator bowl if starter fluid failed

 

Sure we can. But, since we aren't mind readers, help us out a little by telling us what sort of parts you need.
General repair stuff can be found just about anywhere.
Body/trim stuff is not typically found at the same place, unless you do all you shopping at a salvage yard......

 

Let us know where you are, also.

 

Two points. First, it isn't kosher to start two threads on the same topic. Hopefully the mods will combine them.

Second, to my knowledge no one makes a replacement wiring harness. And the main harness runs from the left headlight, back to the fuse block, snakes it way through the dash, and goes forward to the right headlight. So it is very long and winds around many things, making it a pain to remove. But your best source of one, if you really need it, is at a salvage.

Hopefully you won't need a replacement as there are minor differences from some years to others. But, if you can get by with repairing the harness you have you may be better served to do that.

 

OK, this is the merged thread....

 

Chris - Thanks.

Wgray92 - I second Wagonboy's suggestion to let us know where you are as one of us may be close enough to help.

 

I'm in Middleburg FL

 

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I'm not aware of an FTE'er close to you, but someone may be and might volunteer to help. However, we could help you ourselves if you would describe the truck and what is wrong with it. Many on here have taken these trucks apart to the last nut and bolt so know them well. And some have very complete documentation including Ford's master parts catalog and wiring diagrams. In other words, we can almost always walk someone through the process of fixing these trucks if we have a thorough understanding of the problems.