Got the frame cleaned up and painted now it’s time to get the party started.

 

Welcome to FTE!

Looks like a good start to your build, I'll be following.

Are you from Minnesota or just bought the truck there? If so, I'm working on a 66 F250 and might have some parts if you need anything. I'm in the southwest corner of the metro.

Regards,
Corey

 

Thank you very much for the welcome. I am from Minnesota and I got the truck in southern Minnesota. . I appreciate the offer on parts. I May take you up on that. Also if you need any donor parts that I may just be scraping just ask me and I can work a way of getting them to you.

 

So these just came in have to get tires mounted. But think these will look pretty nice on the truck. 20x8.5

 

I have a question for the forum. What would you say is the best way to unseize the distributor in the block? Would like to try and save it until I can find a good engine and tranny to place in here. Thanks.

 

Got anxious and wanted to see what the rim looked like mocked up. Need tires asap

 

Nice work so far. I would try to soak the distributor with a really good penetrant after removing the hold down. Let it sit a couple days, then try to move it just a little going back and forth. I'll bet you can get it. But even if you cant I wouldn't junk it. even if it won't come loose, I think you would be able to drive it out after taking apart the engine- which would ruin the distributor, but a lot better than junking a big block!!

 

I got my distributor freed up with some Kroil and a can of spray refrigerant to freeze the distributer shaft.

 

Cool build so far!

 

I guess you can say we have a little bit of a rust problem with the cab. Thanks everyone with that information. I think I am going to try and save the engine for now if I can get distributor out. The engine will run but just idles at a very low rpms and wants to stall if not running a long time. Might as well get it to run the best I can until I can afford the engine I really want to put in it.

 

 

 

 

That rear axle cleaned up very nicely.
Which diesel engine do you want to use? I've been looking for a 4bt for a while and found out they are scarce and expensive. A cheaper option is the Mercedes OM617 which is a very strong motor but limits your transmission options.
Eric