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Old Jan 26, 2022 | 04:33 PM
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I am picking up my first restoration project truck tomorrow. Its a 1976 F-250. Its in pretty good shape, but its going to need some TLC. For those of you out here who have gone down this road, what are some good sites, or manufacturers to look to for parts? I appreciate any advice.
 

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Old Jan 26, 2022 | 08:55 PM
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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 12:22 AM
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Welcome to FTE. Pictures are the way to go.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 06:37 AM
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Welcome!!!

Let's see some pics of this mythical truck!

 
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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 07:25 AM
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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ranger140892
Welcome to FTE. And like older, wiser, but probably less handsome "Mike" said, show us your truck.
WHAT?.... LESS HANDSOME.....well.....

I wasn't expecting someone to hit me in the face with a brick this early in the morning.....




(thanks for that intro Mike....)
 
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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 08:05 AM
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I am wrapping up my restoration on mine. I used Jeffs Bronco Graveyard, LMC and Summit heavily all with very good results. Rock Auto and USA1 Interiors for a few items with good results and a few others with less than stellar results.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by grooobz
I am picking up my first restoration project truck tomorrow. Its a 1978 F-150. Its in decent shape, but its going to need some TLC. For those of you out here who have gone down this road, what are some good sites, or manufacturers to look to for parts? I appreciate any advice.
I'm still pretty new around here myself, but here are my "go to's"

77&79 F250 (The guy who responded directly under your post is stellar, I can say that from personal experience).
Rock Auto
LMC Truck
CJ Pony Parts
Summit Racing.

 
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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 06:55 PM
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Welcome... great people on this site!!! Ask away and someone will chime in with "the correct answer"...
 
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Welcome aboard! Keep a fire extinguisher and plenty of quality jacks/cribbing material handy and have at it!

This is a great site with great folks. These trucks are so much fun to work on and so rewarding to get done right.
 
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Sorry for the delay. Here a pic of it. I will get some more uploaded when it gets delivered. With this being a highboy, I read the stock suspension rides about 2" higher is that correct? Also, the Skyjacker kit seems to be one of the most recommended. Planning on running 37's. From those with experience, Will the 4" Skyjacker lift be enough, or am I going to need blocks as well? I didn't see any 6" options. The steering was upgraded of the '78 style, but have heard these things drive like steam rollers. Any good recommendations on additional steering upgrades?


 

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