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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 12:51 AM
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New member, New project!




Here's my project truck, sitting next to my daily driver.


I've been lurking for a while now, just sitting back, getting an education, making plans. Well it has finally happened, I have my project truck. This 1972 F100 with a swapped in 460 from a 1976 F250. The plan is for a weekend hot rod, Crown Vic front suspension, explorer rear end. All made nice and low with some 20's sitting where the 15's presently take up space. I will try to keep up on this project thread because I have learned so much from you guy's and hope to keep getting good advise and maybe passing knowledge on to others.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 01:33 AM
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1966 Thunderbird





Tons of up grades in here


Just finished up a 1966 Thunderbird for my brother. Which will free up space, and my time, just wish I could come up with some free money .
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 04:07 AM
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Grumps Garage Welcome Aboard to and trhe Bumpside Forums.

One things fo sho, that aint no east of the Mississippi view.

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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 06:54 AM
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Welcome!

Nice T-Bird. Those '64-'66 Birds are way under-appreciated, IMO.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 07:53 AM
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Welcome to FTE looks like you have a great end goal for the truck. The lowered stance of these trucks just look so good when done with the right wheel and tires. Good luck and have fun along the way. We like our truck **** so post lots of pics during your build.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 11:56 AM
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Welcome aboard.

I used to have a twin to your 72. Mine was a '67. Ohio was taking its toll on her as you can tell. It became one with the earth a few years ago.

 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 12:52 PM
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This truck just has the one bad spot of rust on the drivers door,
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jowilker
Grumps Garage Welcome Aboard to and trhe Bumpside Forums.

One things fo sho, that aint no east of the Mississippi view.

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Thanks for the welcome. That picture was taken Thanksgiving day and it was in the upper 60's , Southern Utah is the location
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 01:00 PM
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Nice old bird !!
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 02:31 PM
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Welcome to the bump side keep the pictures coming with your updates. To me no pictures = never happened lol.. Looking forward to see you truck come together
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 02:55 PM
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I love the exterior of those birds. The dash not so much.
Nice project. Also nice to have the 'second tank' though I see the cab one was deleted.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 03:55 PM
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Similar to Slicks, Bumps, and Dents....


64-66 T-Birds are sometimes referred to as "Flair Birds" or "Jet Birds".
61-63s are referred to as "Bullet Birds".
... and 58-60s are referred to as "Square Birds".


Bet ya didn't know that.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Rasputin53
I love the exterior of those birds. The dash not so much.
Nice project. Also nice to have the 'second tank' though I see the cab one was deleted.
Your right on the dash, what a pain to work on
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 08:27 PM
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I love the exterior of those birds. The dash not so much.
Agreed. The '61-'63s had great dashboards. Among the very best American dashboards, really.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Coastal68
Agreed. The '61-'63s had great dashboards. Among the very best American dashboards, really.
I helped restore "The Thundercluck", a 65 T-Bird, and was aghast when taking the dash apart... if a part really only needed four bolts to secure it ..there were in fact eight bolts holding it secure...... simple brackets were 1/8th-inch thick whereas a properly formed piece of 16g metal would have done the job... Hence, that ***** weighed alot!!!

It was a bit disturbing working underneath it regardless if was supported with hefty jack stands.... Oy.
 
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