SD Roll Call and Introductions
Posting Legend
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Grapevine, TX
Hey Fellas! My name's Zach, I'm from Sioux Falls originally, but now live in Rapid City and attend SDSMT for mechanical engineering. Bought my first ford last year (a 90 ford f250) which I fixed up and traded off for a 77 highboy. Always wanted a truck with that setup (351/4speed/4x4 with disc breaks, manual everything, and straight axles.) Only problem is the box is unsavable with all it's rust, so now I'm on the search for a 57-66 ford truck with a good body so I can do a swap. Happy to be a part of FTE!
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Joined: Sep 2014
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I kinda doubt it on the replacement. I'll never find one rust free up here, and to pay 400+ for one that still needs a bunch of work doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Besides, my fiance is in love with the 57-60 fords, and wants one with some patina to it. Any my dad has had a slick since before he met my mom, so I am really partial to those. So i figured one of us could have the truck we want, with one of the best 4x4 systems Ford offered to boot.
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2014
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hey, my name is Dan, i go to school in brookings but my home is in peever sd! my daily driver is an f350 with the 6.0 and 6 speed 4x4 and a project that im getting is gunna be a 1977 f250 with a 400 and c6 ranger also 4x4!
Posting Legend
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From: Grapevine, TX
Howdy Dan! Welcome to the South Dakota Chapter! If you get a chance, stop in the monthly BS/Chat thread.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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Thanks for the add Rob. I live in Yankton and will be picking up my 77 F150 in March, bought from a friend in Portland. Not perfect but rust free for the most part.
Currently have a 2001 Sport Trac and a 77 Mustang II Monroe Handler I am redoing, build thread for that is here: Mustang II Tech ? View topic - feeble's Monroe Handler
I worked at Load King in the Engineering Department in Elk Point from 1994 to 2001. We probably have some common acquaintances / friends.
Thanks again for the add, I'm sure I'll have lots of questions.
Shawn
Currently have a 2001 Sport Trac and a 77 Mustang II Monroe Handler I am redoing, build thread for that is here: Mustang II Tech ? View topic - feeble's Monroe Handler
I worked at Load King in the Engineering Department in Elk Point from 1994 to 2001. We probably have some common acquaintances / friends.
Thanks again for the add, I'm sure I'll have lots of questions.
Shawn
Posting Legend
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From: Grapevine, TX
Howdy Shawn! Thanks for the intro and the photos. Love that 77! Looks really clean too. I had a 78 when I lived in Montana a few years ago and it was completely rust free. That Mustang is cool too, rarely see any of that body style around.
There is lots of great info on FTE in the tech threads. If you run into any trouble finding what you need, speak up. Lots of knowledgeable guys around here.
There is lots of great info on FTE in the tech threads. If you run into any trouble finding what you need, speak up. Lots of knowledgeable guys around here.
Freshman User
Joined: Jun 2008
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And I made it home after 1600 miles with no real issues except for the ridiculous amount of oil I dumped in it, trying to track that down now.
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Mountain Pass
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: South Dakota
Hello. My name is Geoff Tufty...GTT78 and thanks for the welcome. I live in Sioux Falls. I am restoring a 1978 F150 4x2 Ranger to original. Long process as you all know but fun. I also have a 1979 LTD and a 1986 F150 that are original and complete.
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2014
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Then we will be in the same general area once I move back to brookings for college this year!
Posting Legend
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Grapevine, TX
Hey Geoff, welcome and thanks for posting! Yep, that will be a fun process.
