hey just wondering how the fit of new model '73-'79 floor and front cab supports would work. my donor truck for the disc brakes etc was an old write off and I kept the ibeams et I thought at a quick visual the floor and cab supports looked like they might fit too. they were in 100% condition no rust at all will they work?

 

I would say anything is possible with alittle modification and skill; however you need to ensure proper clearance for under the floor boards as well as trans hump area. If your trucks a manual or automatic needs to be consider as well. Measure 3 x cut once.
Theirs other options as well BlueOvalTrucks parts sells the LH side for 66/65 f100 & 250 and I would check Mac's Auto parts.
Just a thought; someone will chime who's alot smarter than I.

Mitch

 

The cab mounts line up very well, altho there is a slight difference in the angle that they attach to the side of the cabin interior, it is not a big difference. The floor pans have different ribbing and contours for E-brake cable and dimmer switch mounting, but it will work as long as you are not looking for "concours correct" fit. It will function just fine.

 

I used 73-79 floor pans and cab mounts in my restore and with a little tweaking was very happy with the fit. As always in restoring oldies you never get perfect fit without a little effort in your part like said earlier measure twice and cut once.

 

Cory, The 76 pan that I cut out was an exact copy of the 66 that I planned to put it in with the exception of a 4" piece on the back. Putt says he found one that was different, hmmmmm.

I do know the mount points are the same from 65 to 79 so you should be able to make it work, no problems.

Like posted don't cut without measuring several times.

John

 

I thought they looked the same. I cut the 2 sides out of the '79 already. I cut it along the seam where the fire wall meets the floor at the angle then along the side where the trany hump is. I will be keeping the original '65 trany hump that part is rock solid. it is also a 4spd. I wanted to keep as much of the original metal as possible. That is good that things should line up perfect. I am not looking for show room condition just 80% good type thing. I like my truck driveable not sitting in a garage with a cover on it waiting for the next show. I like it on the road where I can teach the chebbys a harsh lesson in reality.

 

I am waiting on repair panels from Carolina Classics. I also have a good flor pan from my 79 donor. After floor repair comes new carpet and the installing seats out of an 01 f150. I just picked up new seat mounting bolts to anchor the seats to the floor. cost about 40 Not too cheap but not compromising safety These s eats are very heavy due to the set frame contains the lap and shoulder belts.
Next week we go to get paint.
The old 66 should be getting there.
Trapper