Major progress!!!
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Major progress!!!
I am finally getting things together on my '66. I completed the front disc brakes, the rest of the new brake lines and hoses, tightened up all sorts of loose bolts, wires and assorted stuff today. I need to finish the fuel cell install and the new fuel lines and its ready to LIGHT"ER UP!!! 
I'll get some pictures to post tomorrow, I was too busy putting things together to take pictures today!!
I am leaving the front fenders off until I get it into my shop, the weather is getting a little harsh for working on it outside
Hope all had a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the rest of the weekend!!
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Thanks, John. Yeah, I am pumped, it has been over 4 years since it was running. I was going to repair the cab mounts/core support only, but then thought " Hey I can upgrade the front brakes and replace the fuel tank while I'm at it." So it turned into a bigger project!
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jav409-I did not make them power disc at this time. I am desperately trying to get it moveable under its own power so I can run it in and out of my shop(1 car shop) while still working on other projects.
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Soooo Close!!!
Here are pictures of my NEW disc brakes, the first also shows the left cab mount and parts I replaced.
This shows some of the right side suspension, steering linkage(all new) and the right front cab mount that I welded in with the new polyurethane cab mount bushing.
This is a shot of part of the core support, it takes a look at the condition of it before this photo to really appreciate(a picture is in my gallery under progress).From junk to OK I hope.
The frame horns for the cab mounts also needed repair, which is why they are bolted on now. The white stuff around the edges is SNOW, I need to get it operational so I can get it inside to work on it!!!!
This shows some of the right side suspension, steering linkage(all new) and the right front cab mount that I welded in with the new polyurethane cab mount bushing.
This is a shot of part of the core support, it takes a look at the condition of it before this photo to really appreciate(a picture is in my gallery under progress).From junk to OK I hope.
The frame horns for the cab mounts also needed repair, which is why they are bolted on now. The white stuff around the edges is SNOW, I need to get it operational so I can get it inside to work on it!!!!
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They are Prothane bushings I got from JC Whitney some time ago. The harder part of the mounts are the OE Ford sleeves and nut/washer seen in the picture.
It is nice to see it coming together, for a while I didn't think it would ever be a truck again!!
It is nice to see it coming together, for a while I didn't think it would ever be a truck again!!
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It is nice to see it coming together, for a while I didn't think it would ever be a truck again!!
Congradulations on the progress
I have a question (more out of curiousity than anything else), why that location for the msd box?
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The MSD is supposed to be mounted in a cool location, I had some trouble with it on the drivers inner fender. It now gets cool air from the grille whenever moving and is away from the engine heat all the time.
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The grille covers it up when I finish, so it will not come out easily at all.
If you mean while I am working on it...I live in a rural area with a long driveway and a BIG dog that makes lots of noise. Most people around here understand who calls 911 when a robbery is in progress
It's the crook calling for an ambulance to stop the blood flow!!
If you mean while I am working on it...I live in a rural area with a long driveway and a BIG dog that makes lots of noise. Most people around here understand who calls 911 when a robbery is in progress
It's the crook calling for an ambulance to stop the blood flow!!