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Dec 4, 2014 | 04:58 PM

Gunnin71

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1971 F250

Hello. I wanted to introduce myself to the members of this forum as this is where I will be spending most of my time on the site. I currently have a 1971 F250, its a 390/C6 2wd. I'm looking to learn more about the older trucks as my dad is planning a restoration of my grandfathers 69 F350. I've mainly been about newer diesels but the old iron is becoming very close to my heart as of late. Hoping to use the forum for insite and knowledge. Thank you for reading the windy first post.

Here's a current pic of my 71 F250.

Dec 4, 2014 | 05:02 PM

willowbilly3

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Some of the best trucks Ford ever made. Does yours have disc brakes or power steering?

Dec 4, 2014 | 11:56 PM

HIO Silver

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Welcome to FTE and the Bumpside forum.

I too have a 71 F250.. 360/T18 and 2WD. Got it May of this year: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...n-71-f250.html

Lotsa good guys in here willing to exercise their brain cells to assist in your endeavor.

Dec 5, 2014 | 08:43 AM

Gunnin71

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Originally Posted by willowbilly3

Some of the best trucks Ford ever made. Does yours have disc brakes or power steering?

Thanks for the welcome.

To be honest I haven't even had time to really check out the truck. Bought it on impulse, trailered it home, and stored it in the garage. Hope to start investigating it more after the new year.

Dec 5, 2014 | 08:52 AM

Gunnin71

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That's a beautiful Bumpside, that you have. Mine isn't nearly as mint however that's the case when you live in a place where snow and salt are a part of your winter.

Curiosity has me wondering, how hard is it to place a 460 in these trucks?

Reason being that I have a very nice 500hp 460 sitting on a stand in my garage. Built the motor for a guy and he never finished paying for the engine build. I think it would be awesome to have it in this truck if its possible.

Dec 5, 2014 | 09:31 AM

orich

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Many guys have install the 460 but it won't bolt up the 360/390 bell housing.
So you'll have get a bell housing for the type of tranny you want to use.

I'm not up 460 swaps but, thinking best to get the whole matching bell housing & tranny to make things easier for the swap over..

orich

Dec 5, 2014 | 09:45 AM

Plowboy34

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What part of the country you from Gunnin??

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Dec 5, 2014 | 11:20 AM

HIO Silver

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Custom Classic Trucks magazine did a project F350 with a 460/E4OD combo. It's worth the read if you're thinking of going in that direction.

http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/transmi...smission-swap/