"New" Truck
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"New" Truck
Finally, after weeks of ''thinking'' about it - I've taken a truck off a buddy's hands. 77 F-150, 2wd, 302. Before pictures are in my gallery. I am sure over the next year(s) I will be coming to you guys with all sorts of questions. I LOVE THIS SITE!!!
Question #1 - who is the best part supplier for trucks of this era? LMC seems pricey and the junk yards around me don't have much...
I will be certain to update!
Question #1 - who is the best part supplier for trucks of this era? LMC seems pricey and the junk yards around me don't have much...
I will be certain to update!
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Originally Posted by dludlow
Finally, after weeks of ''thinking'' about it - I've taken a truck off a buddy's hands. 77 F-150, 2wd, 302. Before pictures are in my gallery. I am sure over the next year(s) I will be coming to you guys with all sorts of questions. I LOVE THIS SITE!!!
Question #1 - who is the best part supplier for trucks of this era? LMC seems pricey and the junk yards around me don't have much...
I will be certain to update!
Question #1 - who is the best part supplier for trucks of this era? LMC seems pricey and the junk yards around me don't have much...
I will be certain to update!
Other sources: hemmings.com, Dennis Carpenter, Carolina Classics. There are dozens more including Ford Motor Co., which still carries some parts for these trucks.
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Looks like it going to be a good build. What kind of parts are you looking for? There are a couple of yards up in Carroll County that have a few old 76-79 trucks sitting around. Good luck with the truck.Also may want to try Obsolete Ford/ Carolina Classics for parts. Also, You may want to try going to Spring Carlisle in April, Lots of good parts for these trucks. www.carsatcarlisle.com
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The sheet metal looks pretty straight, has it already been redone? Goodluck on the project...take your time and enjoy the ride, these 73-79's are fun to work on and there are plenty of parts available.
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[QUOTE=flathead95hp]Looks like it going to be a good build. What kind of parts are you looking for? There are a couple of yards up in Carroll County that have a few old 76-79 trucks sitting around. Good luck with the truck.Also may want to try Obsolete Ford/ Carolina Classics for parts. Also, You may want to try going to Spring Carlisle in April, Lots of good parts for these trucks. www.carsatcarlisle.com[/QUOTE]
Looking for front and rear bumper, grill, marker lamps, interior pieces. I was at Petry's or Yuenglings, same difference - met the guys. Did not look around in the rain though.
Looking for front and rear bumper, grill, marker lamps, interior pieces. I was at Petry's or Yuenglings, same difference - met the guys. Did not look around in the rain though.
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Originally Posted by Buzzman
The sheet metal looks pretty straight, has it already been redone? Goodluck on the project...take your time and enjoy the ride, these 73-79's are fun to work on and there are plenty of parts available.
Obstacle #1 - master cylinder. Brakes are not existent for the most part...
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Are you looking for a rear step bumper or the smooth bumper, I personally like the smooth one on the 2wd, looks clean. Are you going for a street look or mild custom,either would look badass. I'll keep my eyes open for some parts for you.
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I'm thinking about the smooth bumper, I too think that look fits the lower 2wd truck. I'm going for a clean line, street look. Thinking white, diamond plate - that sort of idea???
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Spent 6 hours stripping everything from the engine block, hood, bumber, grill. rear brakes are apart as they need repair. The project is underway and there's no turning back now!!