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Old Dec 31, 2019 | 06:55 PM
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F250 Project

I am starting a new project. I got this F250 from my dad about 15 years ago and have stored it in a shed. It feels like now is the time to get going on it! These pics are of picking it up and hauling it to my shop.

Its growing a skin!

only the passengers front wheel was locked up and had to back the break pads off

NO BRAKES is sketchy

The trailer winch was a treasure on this load since the truck doesnt run yet
 
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Old Dec 31, 2019 | 07:21 PM
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They are a trailer load for sure. Helped a friend load his '53. Thought we would need vaseline to get it between his side rails. Winch was first thing I bought for my trailer.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 11:27 AM
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Hey now! That is one nice 60! subscribed to this one
Yes, the winch is a God-send....try to come-a-long one out of a cow pasture....LOL
 
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 01:48 PM
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Some pictures of what I found under the hood when I got it in my shop bay...

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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 06:04 PM
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That looks pretty straight. Are you staying original motor? Mice sure made a lot of trips. Darn their little hides.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 07:20 PM
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That looks pretty straight. Are you staying original motor? Mice sure made a lot of trips. Darn their little hides.
Unfortunately my dad removed the 292, transmission and bellhousing and has since moved (this means discarding heavy items) and I am out of 292's. My dad started a 302 conversion that I plan to finish but with a barely streetable one. The motor will have 289 heads which calculated to 11:1 compression, oversized stainless valves, hardened valve seats, dynamic balance, 230/230 @ 0.05 lift 110 separation high energy cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, 11" 1974 F100 clutch and transmission, duraspark ignition, and a new aluminum radiator. I do wish I had the old 292 and all of its attachments though!
 
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 07:26 PM
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pictures of the empty engine bay...



 
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 07:34 PM
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Nothing wrong with a built Ford engine. Nice to have plenty of room to work.
 
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Nice! Great to see another 3/4 ton 4x4 around!
 
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Looks like a very solid truck. A Y block is nice but now a 302 is so much easier to up grade for more performance.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2020 | 11:13 PM
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PTO Add

I am thinking of putting this PTO unit on my project but haven't ever seen how they operate or attach. I did some research and figured out quickly the water is deep on the PTO end of things! Any one have pictures of their PTO and how it is used? I could use help with identification.... Pictures of spicer lever action single speed look similar but I am not sure. Anyone with ideas please chime in!

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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 08:36 PM
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I am being reminded that cleaning your engine bay is the art of grime transfer from the truck to you!

Not my favorite chore indeed...


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Old Jan 4, 2020 | 01:40 PM
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At least you can stand in there and go at it!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2020 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by spurredon
At least you can stand in there and go at it!
This is true I do enjoy having solid metal and plenty of leg space....
Sitting on the pumpkin only provides seating for passengers side work tho LOL

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Does anyone have a good solution to battery box protection?

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You can always put a board across the frame for a seat. For the battery box, I just sand blast and get rid of the corrosion then paint several coats. I have put thin rubber mat under them before. I also try to keep the battery in good shape and put grease on the terminals to keep them clean to prevent problems.
 
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