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Apr 27, 2015 | 08:06 AM

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greentruck72

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okay with those interesting ideas... would a bed with the fuel door work on my truck even though i have the fuel cap- round hole vs the fuel door.
and btw i actually had a better bed that i bought, but it had 2 fuel doors and didn't feel like welding the first one shut. what does a good quality MIG run?

Apr 27, 2015 | 08:21 AM

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If you swap to the other fuel filler style (door vs cap), you'll also need to swap filler tubes; it can be done though. My '74 has a fuel door on it (from the PO).

Apr 27, 2015 | 08:22 AM

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okay quick question as well, could i put a C-II power steering on my 390 with the old style pump currently on it.

Apr 27, 2015 | 08:25 AM

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If you search on here, I'm sure you can find people doing C2 pump upgrades. You'd need a different bracket and new lines. Not sure the FE was ever available with the C2 pump from the factory, so it may be a custom bracket job... I think for that reason the Saginaw pumps are a popular upgrade on those engines.

Apr 27, 2015 | 08:59 AM

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found one that said they will bolt on but may need shimed a little. if i find a bed from a 76-79 with the door it should have all of what i need there.
for the pump i all ready know the differences, and have the special line for it.

Apr 27, 2015 | 08:36 PM

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so what I think I will be doing-
new gear box
new power steer pump
F-350 Brake booster upgrade
tires
Headers-Sanderson ceramic coat/ non may spray with header paint a few times then a high temp clear
body
dress the engine up a little.
paint- most likely 2007 f150 dark grey(gray)
once I get the truck built, I think I may go with a 445 stroker, assuming, I can pay for gas, and the kit itself but that is a maybe

Apr 27, 2015 | 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by greentruck72

That order makes sense. Just remember to avoid doing things twice and to follow a logical sequence. There are some guys who start with the body and end up chipping the paint while R&Ring the engine. Or some who start with the interior (because it is instant gratification) and then get overspray on it.

Clean 'er up and get to it!

Apr 28, 2015 | 09:28 AM

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oh and I want to do the pertronix kit as well.
the only problem with body is I may have to find a new bed, what years fit, looking to possibly go to fuel door instead of cap