Hello guys! I am not new to the forum, but my old account was always having issues so I just created a new one. It has probably been two years since I made my last post on the forum under a different name. Anyways, I bought a 1964 f100 back in June of 2014, it has been my daily driver (also my only vehicle) since the following September. It has a 292 and 3 speed on the column. I am finally able to start doing actual cosmetic work on the truck, but there is a few things that I need to take care of mechanically along the way and need a little advice.

First: I need new shocks in the worst way. Are there any recommendations? I have the stock height leaf springs all the way around with original wheels and 235/75r15 tires (I think).

Second: I want to replace the interior ***** in the dash, but I have no idea how to remove them or how to attach the new ones.

Third: There is a loud popping noise during harder turns, I think it is body flex. Would new rubber (or polyurethane) body mounts fix this and how hard are they to install?

Fourth: I believe my windshield wiper pivot assemblies are worn out. How difficult is it to replace these?

I also have found a 4 barrel intake and plan to install an edelbrock 500 in the near future to help with gas milage (thats what I tell the girlfriend anyways...) I also told the girlfriend that new paint would increase my gas mileage so that is also something I want to do. The plan is to have the entire truck cosmetically done by January 1st of 2020. Mechanically, there is only a few parts here and there that need to be addressed.

I am sure I will have plenty more questions, but hopefully I can also help the others on the forum.

 

I LOVE IT...! New paint will increase the gas mileage. Man, if she goes for it, she's a keeper.
Good luck.

 

Nice looking truck.

 

Take a good hard look at all of the bushings, radius arms, I-beams, spring shackles, cab mounts, engine mounts, steering linkage. Check your king pins.
Those are things that can contribute to the poping noise.
Nice clean looking truck.

 

Hey CJ, nice looking truck. I'd like to know how to change the ***** also. Can you post a couple of pictures of the spare tire mount? That's how I want to mount mine also. ~Pat

 

I actually don't have it mounted in there. I've been driving around for a few years with the tire just pushed down between the rear fender and the front of the bed. Nothing holds it in besides some friction from being shoved down in there. It does fall every once in awhile, but only if you're a bit of a spirited driver.

 

I'll be checking out everything soon. My front end does have good bit of looseness in the wheel so it could probably use a bit of love. It has been driven hard for the past few years.

 

Reference post 7: grease is cheap, parts cost money.

 

I've found that popping in the front end is often related to worn out leaf spring eye bushings. Once they wear to a point they allow the leaf springs to "shift position" when taking corners. Take a left corner and things settle that direction and then you take a right corner and everything can suddenly shift the other direction causing a popping noise that you can hear and feel. Probably not the only cause, but I've seen it with the old leaf spring front suspensions a lot.

Chad

 

 

Thanks for the responses! I did not even think to check the leaf springs as the culprit of the noise, I need to climb under the truck and see what I can find.

Any opinions on shocks?

Thanks again!

 

agreed on the spring eyes. the one I drove back in the 70's (HS) had one eye that the entire front rubber bushing had rotted out. the spring flapped back and forth horribly and makes for quite a racket.

I had the front of my current one rebuilt early on and it went from a swaying, creaking, clanking old war horse to an absolute pleasure.
I don't think the shocks often make that sort of sound unless actually broken, but the bushings there also wear out over time. checking those as well surely couldn't hurt.

 

If the ***** have a small opening, usually towards the bottom of the **** they are spring loaded and insert a mini screw driver in the opening and gently move the spring toward the dash, if that does not release the spring tension then try moving the screw driver towards the seat. Caution, do not use an over sized driver which would enlarge the opening and gently try and remove the spring tension.

**** may use a set screw to secure it to the shaft.
May not be able to remove the ****; i.e., choke cable or OD cable.
Another type will screw onto the item; i.e., lighter.

If the ***** are in good shape and it's a matter of replacing the white center insert most Ford part supplier's carry them, cost around $5 per. If find need to order parts suggest purchasing a couple of horn contact brushes. Also, if there's a swap meet in your area suggest check with Ford part supplier to determine if they will attend the meet and order the large ticket items; i.e., head liner to name 1.

 

Thanks for your response! I had no idea that the white inserts could be replaced. My ***** are fine except for two of them that have fallen off. Replacing the white inserts seems like it would be much easier.

 

Installed a couple **** inserts on the 65 in the past couple days and did not find a need to use contact cement, in my case just snapped them in place.

I purchased a couple spares from DC: Dash **** White Insert | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts