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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 02:14 PM
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Are the books by James Wagoner and Dan Sanchez acurate books to use for restoration guides? Is there another more authoritative book available?

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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GEMCPHERSON
Are the books by James Wagoner and Dan Sanchez acurate books to use for restoration guides? Is there another more authoritative book available?

Greg

Don't need a book... there is a wealth of experience in FTE. Read the tech info compilation, lately?

Here. Let FTE save you at least $40 that you can instead put towards tools or **nice** parts: Dentside Rebuild Guidelines: Step-by Step

Engine build books are very helpful.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 08:12 AM
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Are you looking to do a factory restoration? They are the most challenging builds, but IMO, the most impressive. I'm not familiar with the books in question, though I see one of Amazon by Mr Sanchez and it looks more like a coffee table book.
 
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Honestly I do not know who those 2 guys are. Anyway X2 on just READ the link HIO posted above. Build a library of free parts catalogs/start a collection of manuals, even a cheap ol Hanes and Chiltons book is a start and make sure to become a devoted member on here.

1979 Ford Truck Factory Shop Manual, F-Series, Bronco, Econoline

Ford Shop Manual Diagrams: 1978-1979 Full Size Shop Manuals

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You can come by here to and read till your eyes blur. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...then-some.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...mpilation.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ease-read.html
 
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