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Old Dec 26, 2024 | 08:10 PM
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Good day y'all! I'm a refrigeration tech by trade but I love working on trucks and motorcycles. I just received a 1976 F100 project truck as a gift from my wife. It has a 400ci from a 1978 LTD and a C6 from 1978 F150. (This is the info I received but haven't verified yet.) I was told that the tranny is in need of work, so I'm hoping to swap it out for a manual 5 speed. Plus, I'm hoping to add a little performance under the hood. I look forward to getting input and suggestions from those with more knowledge than me on the old dentside and maybe through the process, I can help some from the experiences I encounter. Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and that you have a Happy New Year!
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Good day y'all! I'm a refrigeration tech by trade but I love working on trucks and motorcycles. I just received a 1976 F100 project truck as a gift from my wife. It has a 400ci from a 1978 LTD and a C6 from 1978 F150. (This is the info I received but haven't verified yet.) I was told that the tranny is in need of work, so I'm hoping to swap it out for a manual 5 speed. Plus, I'm hoping to add a little performance under the hood. I look forward to getting input and suggestions from those with more knowledge than me on the old dentside and maybe through the process, I can help some from the experiences I encounter. Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and that you have a Happy New Year!
God bless,
Papa Kev
Welcome to the forum and good luck on your new project!
 
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Old Jan 1, 2025 | 09:02 PM
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Sounds like a fun project!

Be sure to check out the 1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks forum.

Welcome aboard!
 
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Thanks! Look forward to learning alot from you all.
 
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