I took delivery my '69 F100 on Jan 29th this year. I wanted a truck that was already in running condition, so I could drive it, but also one that had not already been redone. I wanted something to "tinker" with on the weekends.

LOL!

Little did I know......

Since I got my truck, listed below, in alphabetical order, is what I have bought (as of today) in order to "tinker" with my truck:

AIR INLET DUCT SEAL KIT
AMPLIFIER WIRING KIT
ANTENNA RECTANGULAR BASE
BATTERY HOLD DOWN BOLTS
BATTERY HOLD DOWN CLAMP
BATTERY TRAY
BEZEL - CHOKE
BEZEL - LIGHT SWITCH
BEZEL NUT REMOVAL TOOL
BLUEPRINT BREAK-IN OIL - 12 QUARTS
BODY SIDE MOLDING KIT
BRAKE SHOES - REAR
BULB (LED) FOR DOME LIGHT
BULBS - INSTRUMENT PANEL
CARPET- BLACK
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
DEFROSTER HOSES
DOOR JAMB SWITCH
DOOR JAMB SWITCH SOCKET
DOOR LOCK AND IGNITION CYLINDER SET
DOOR LOCK *****
DOOR SILL PLATE SET - ALUMINUM
DRUM BRAKE HARDWARE KIT
ENGINE - BLUEPRINT 370HP
FAN SHROUD
FUEL CAP - LOCKING - CHROME
FUEL FILLER PIPE
FUEL NECK GROMMET
FUEL TANK CONNECT HOSE
GLOVE BOX CATCH
GLOVE BOX DOOR CABLE
GLOVE BOX LATCH - LOCKING
GLOVE BOX-W/O AC
HEADLINER - ABS WITH SPEAKERS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCREWS
HEADLIGHT **** - W/ROD
HEADLIGHT SPRINGS
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH NUT
HEADLIGHTS - HALOGEN 7” ROUND
HEAT SHIELD KIT
HEATER AIR INLET DUCT
HEATER BLOWER SWITCH
HEATER CONTROL SWITCH
HEATER CORE
HEATER DEFROSTER CONTROL CABLE
HEATER HOSE CLAMP
HEATER SEAL KIT
HEATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL CABLE
HEATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVE
HOOD BUMPER
HOOD HINGE WITH SPRING - LEFT
HOOD HINGE WITH SPRING - RIGHT
HOOKER HEADERS
IGNITION SWITCH BEZEL TOOL
INTAKE MANIFOLD - EDLEBROCK PERFORMER
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET SET
LEAF SPRING SHACKLE BUSHING
LOWER DOOR SEAL
LOWER DOOR SEAL SCREWS
LOWERING KIT - DJM
MIRROR - CHROME RIBBED BACK
NUT - WIPER SWITCH - CHROME
OIL CAP - CHROME
OIL FILTER - K&N
OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG
PRESTONE ANTIFREEZE - 4 GALLON
RECEIVER - CLASSIC CAR RADIOS
SEAT BELTS
SHIFTER HANDLE - HURST
SHOCKS - LOWERING 4
SOUND DEADENER KIT
SPARK PLUGS - CHAMPION
SPEAKERS POLK AUDIO - 4
SPEEDOMETER
SPEEDOMETER HEAD GASKET
SPRAY ADHESIVE
SPRING - GLOVE BOX DOOR
STAINLESS HOSE BRAID KIT
STANT SUPERSTAT THERMOSTAT
STEERING CENTER LINK
SUBWOOFER
THERMOSTAT GASKET
TIE ROD ADJUSTING SLEEVE
TIE ROD END - LEFT INNER
TIE ROD END - LEFT OUTER
TURN SIGNAL LEVER - CHROME
USB INPUT
VENT GASKET - COWL
WEATHER STRIPPING - COWL
WEATHERSTRIP ADHESIVE
WIPER / CHOKE ****
WIPER SWITCH - 2 SPEED
WIPER SWITCH BEZEL

I'm considering a Tremec TKO T5 transmission next.

So much for "tinkering".

 

I don't think you're supposed to keep track, for this reason ha ha

 

Yeah, I'm waaay too organized for my own good! LOL!

I have another list with prices, but it's way too painful to look at... :-(

 

I only track the big items. Tracking the little things would be a good way for me to need a mental health provider...

I also never plan to make my money back. Enjoying the build and driving of the vehicle is value.

Installing a newer transmission really helps an older vehicle become more fun to drive in my opinion. So I say go for it! It's only money; you can always make more!

 

What's your plan for your stereo?

I've got a '69 F-100 as well. It came with the doors cut out for 6" speakers so I just intended to use these existing holes. It turns out there is a sub-panel just behind the interior door panel that has probably less than an inch of clearance. I had to use spacers to space out the speakers from the door and I'm not happy with it.

 

I actually went with an overhead liner made of ABS that has places for four - 4" speakers. It actually came with speakers, but they were not worth even trying. Here is a link to a post about it, with some pictures.

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

 

Yeah, let's go ahead and add the TREMEC TKO 500 trans to my "tinkering" list. Ordered today. Ships from a location only about 3 hours away. Should be here tomorrow, or Wed.

 

wow impressive!

mine:
1971 f100 360/c6
summit air cleaner
edelbrock 2105
holley 4160
gmb fan clutch
aluminum radiator
cardone water pump
stant 180 thermostat
continental flex radiator hoses
stant locking gas cap
plugs/wires
pertronix ignitor
pertronix flamethrower
summit true roller timing set
valve cover gaskets
fuel/tranny/oil filters
window/door rubber

this is just to get her running decent, thinking of taking heads off while i have her apart as i found some that have been rebuilt on cl for decent price
then i will start on all the little things but she is going to be a rat rod so not too worried about a lot of it
i got a gal of rustoleum rust reformer that i am gonna use

wish list (aka future plan):
djm front/rear drop kit
cpp midnite front disc/booster kit
dynamat or alternative

suggestions?

thanks!

 

I just did the DJM lowering kit this week. The beams up front are great! The shackles for the rear are good too. But the hardware they sent with the shackles for the rear is junk. We threw it in the trash and went to the store and bought some better grade bolts, nuts, and washers. Engine and trans are out right now and frot is sitting a good two to three inches higher than the back. I'm hoping it's near level after the re-install. DJM suggested not installing new coil springs when I installed the lowering kit.

My truck already had a front disc brake conversion from the last owner. Works well.

I pulled the seat, carpet, etc from the cab a few weeks ago and installed the sound deadener, insulation, and new carpet. I also installed the sound deadener on the roof in strips before I installed the new headliner. I need to pull the door panels and put some strips on the inside of each door.

I used the EVA Sound Deadener and Heat Shield kits and the Sound Control Mat from LMC. See links below:

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fb/full.aspx?Page=74

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fb/full.aspx?Page=75

 

Sweet! Welcome to the TKO bumpside club.

Is your rig a long bed? I have some tips to save ya $$ on a driveshaft and otherwise FYIs on other things.

 

No, mine is a short bed.
But, please I'd love to hear your tips and advice since you have already been through this same swap.
I was warned yesterday to be sure to get a good quality driveshaft.

 

Is it okay to mention on here where I bought my transmission, or is it prohibited because of who sponsors this board?

 

so what's the driveshaft tip?

 

mines a long bed so i am interested in the tip too

 

The tip is that if your rig is a long bed, the coupling shaft (the front part) of a two-piece driveshaft from a long bed with an AT is the correct dimension to accommodate a TKO.