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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 11:14 PM
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name my thread(poll)

Hopefully i can change the title after a better name for my thread comes around than i can come up with!!......



Im playing around around with a pretty sweet 55 f-250 i picked up recently.no desire to keep it bone stock,dont wanna"in the weeds"rod either.im just thinking a functional truck,dependable,somewhat modern conveniences,etc.the previous p.o.,or even earlier than that,put some some love in this truck.its in great shape.!
So.....heres what im thinking,and dont really know a good name for the "build"thread.an impromptu poll to come up with a thread title.please post suggestions for a "catchy" title.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 11:32 PM
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I have recently picked up a 3.73 ratio d60 from a 68 f-250 to replace the 4.88's thats in it now....also just bought a 72 econoline van for a good running 302 and c-4 tranny to take the place of the anemic 239 o.h.v thats in it now.planning on using the p.s., p, brakes,steering,and column for my 69 econoline restoration as well
 
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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Sorting out and familiarizing myself with the wiring.did the 55 have the cloth wiring?my truck has modern wiring,and the harness matches the factory 56 diagram im using.found a six circuit generic atc style fuse panel.plan on using one for key off power and another for keyed power.
does anybody have a simple method of removing the black residue(copper oxide??)from the wiring.its impossible to solder as is
 
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 04:41 PM
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Sounds like you're off to a good start!

Scotchbrite or steel wool will remove the oxide. So will most flux.
 
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