Calling All Supercabs
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got a 79 460 conversion 4x4 conversion bought off an older man who was diagnosed with cancer around the same time this rust began on his truck.. he got it build over a couple Years spendin his some of his retirement funds on er. he did it up to the nines with new box sides motor and even a 4x4 conversion to a 79 s/c shortbox. was a white truck but got a full sand blast and paint job with now a blue 2tone! once the truck was done (20+ grand later) he began to enjoy it until he noticed this rust apeer. he tried fixing it earlier on at the shop he went through but it was no use. as the rust grew he got cancer so he had to let it sit for 2 years. I picked it up off him under agreement I'd keep him posted with it and complete the project for him.
so my question is how do I go about fixing this? I an on a student budget but won't a quality job to be done.. Is a new cab necessary? or how could you patch it? please help me out!! thanks
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topper was on ONLY when we first picked it up but a good side veiw
this is my truck, its a shortbox.
Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2006
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From: Port Orchard Wa
got a 79 460 conversion 4x4 conversion bought off an older man who was diagnosed with cancer around the same time this rust began on his truck.. he got it build over a couple Years spendin his some of his retirement funds on er. he did it up to the nines with new box sides motor and even a 4x4 conversion to a 79 s/c shortbox. was a white truck but got a full sand blast and paint job with now a blue 2tone! once the truck was done (20+ grand later) he began to enjoy it until he noticed this rust apeer. he tried fixing it earlier on at the shop he went through but it was no use. as the rust grew he got cancer so he had to let it sit for 2 years. I picked it up off him under agreement I'd keep him posted with it and complete the project for him.
so my question is how do I go about fixing this? I an on a student budget but won't a quality job to be done.. Is a new cab necessary? or how could you patch it? please help me out!! thanks
It will be worth it though. Looks like a really nice truck otherwise.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: KCMO
Thanks Fordrealdrive. I watched that truck for about two years before I was able together it. I've always liked the lack of racetrack trim, probably because my dad got a 79 F250 standard cab new when I was a kid that was the same way. He still has it and uses it, and it looks and runs like a champ. That truck is what sold me on these. My kids are already trying to call dibs on mine lol.
Welcome to FTE btw!
Somebody here was building one off of a highboy chassis but the bed was off of a '80's model...it was about a year ago or so.
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Lost In a Pit of Despair
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - hairyboxnoogle's Album: The 77-79-89 project - Picture
Rustygold, that's a good looking truck. I love supercab shorties.
-Jameson
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From: Michigan
got a 79 460 conversion 4x4 conversion bought off an older man who was diagnosed with cancer around the same time this rust began on his truck.. he got it build over a couple Years spendin his some of his retirement funds on er. he did it up to the nines with new box sides motor and even a 4x4 conversion to a 79 s/c shortbox. was a white truck but got a full sand blast and paint job with now a blue 2tone! once the truck was done (20+ grand later) he began to enjoy it until he noticed this rust apeer. he tried fixing it earlier on at the shop he went through but it was no use. as the rust grew he got cancer so he had to let it sit for 2 years. I picked it up off him under agreement I'd keep him posted with it and complete the project for him.
so my question is how do I go about fixing this? I an on a student budget but won't a quality job to be done.. Is a new cab necessary? or how could you patch it? please help me out!! thanks
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MY '77 Supercab
I have a '77 F250 Ranger Supercab 2wd. It's in pretty good shape considering its age. The interior is a little rough as I began working on it last year prior to going on deployment and unfortunately haven't been able to do much to it since then.
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Joined: May 2002
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From: Lake Point, Utah
Here is a Link to the ongoing build of 2 Super Cabs...one will eventually be a buddy of mines.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ck-builds.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ck-builds.html
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Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Post Falls
Intro post...79 F250, transplanted 460 with a C6, the body, engine and drivetrain are all in pretty decent condition. The interior needs a bit of work, but all very do-able. I don't have any intention for a full resto, but will do mods to make it more to my liking.
I've been doing a lot of reading. There is a lot of inspiration and good ideas here. Behemoth's Buford is a definite favorite and not far from me.
I've been doing a lot of reading. There is a lot of inspiration and good ideas here. Behemoth's Buford is a definite favorite and not far from me.
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Whats that space on the trim near the indicator? Looks like something is meant to be there.
I have the same on my truck, but its up near the left side front indicator. I have never been able to figure out what it is.
I have the same on my truck, but its up near the left side front indicator. I have never been able to figure out what it is.