Decisions decisions.Need help.
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Decisions decisions.Need help.
I recently acquired a 1972 F100 XLT. 5.0 3 speed. Was in a non running condition. I spent about a day or two getting it running. Its a power steering and power brake truck. My plan was to swap it to the 2003-up Crown Vic engine, trans, and suspension. seems to be the popular swap these days. After getting it running and driving, I am seriously rethinking my idea. I hate to cut up a perfectly running and driving truck. The engine is a mid to late 80s 5.0HO. Has plenty of power. No smoke. Trans shifts perfect. Im leaning towards adding the AOD trans from a Mustang and drop I beams. Then add the Explorer rear axle and front disc brakes. Would love to hear pros and cons from both sides. Keep the twin I beam or go ahead with the Crown Vic Swap. Or sell the truck and find one that is more of a basket case, Its two tone Winter Green and Pure White with awesome patina. Going to make a shop truck with my company logo. Must be dependable as a daily driver. Thanks for your time. Cant wait to see everyones comments.
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Thats kinda what Im thinking. I really dont want to remove a perfect trans, but I really want the overdrive. Its geared pretty low. Thanks for your input.
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Woooooaaahhhhhwww, Calm down. Wet sand 600-800, that will knock off the rust and get you to good paint. Then you can decide what direction to go with paint. 800 will give you the flat paint look.
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My plan for the paint is to matte clear it and add a distressed shop logo on the sides and bed.
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That rear wheel looks like a car type. Check the rear end and see if it's a 9" or a 8.8".
The C/V swap lowers them too much IMHO. I prefer the height the DJM front and rear parts gives them. And do the Dentside disc brake swap at the same time.
The C/V swap lowers them too much IMHO. I prefer the height the DJM front and rear parts gives them. And do the Dentside disc brake swap at the same time.