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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 03:19 PM
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How to Hot wire a 79 F100

Hey guys my name is justin and im 17 i just got my first truck today and im so excited! I got it for $300 but the ignition is ripped out and i was wondering how to hot wire it to see if it runs. Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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Well bud, seeing as how youll need an ignition eventually, whether the truck runs now, or you get it running in the future, i would say go to a sponsors page, find the ignition and key sets, buy one, find a wiring diagram and install it, .... do it right, hot wiring it isnt going to help any..even though there are a few ways to do it, would you like knowing everyone could see how to take it?
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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Well i just bought it today i just want to see if it runs and how it runs. Oh yea and it came with a 4 barrel Holley Carb. And i am planning to get the ignition soon.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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Is the whole ignition missing, or is it just the key? are there 2 red wires hanging where you're key should go?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 04:37 PM
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um i dont have the truck yet, it will be here in about an hour, i think there was two yellow and two red hanging down.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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is there a way that i can post a pic?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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Make a gallery. You have to link to an html to put pictures in this forum, but if you make a gallery we can see your pictures in it.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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Ok i made a gallery. what do i do now?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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check your email. My email adress starts with ace000....
 
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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AirSmitty,

I have a quick question for you, with that Skyjacker 4" lift and 36s could you take a few measurements for me.. I'd like to know from the bottom on the cab to the ground how many inches that is. I measured my '75 HiBoy stock before I ripped it down to the bare frame and it was 24" of clearance, was just wondering what the 4" lift and 36s gave ya, as I am installing a 4" skyjacker kit next week. Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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i didnt get you email?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 01:06 AM
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Ramboss429- My truck sit 30.5 inches to the bottom of the cab. Order some steps if you didn't already, I'm 6'3'' and i have lots of trouble getting in. Or just get a running start...
 
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 09:39 AM
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Well guys i got her running thanks so much to Airsmitty he helped me out so much. He's so young but so smart. Thanks man!!
 
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