Where to start???
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From: Twentynine ****** Palms
Where to start???
Got a Big question that might require a big lengthy answer possibly more than a few answers to be exact. I'm about to start a resto/build up of my 75 f-250. I got a 460 and a 4 speed 4x4. the Truck is in decent operable shape but has some rust and cosmetic issues. I was just curious as to where a good place to start on the project would be.
I have tools and a shop available to me and the truck can become inoperable for longer periods of time. Although i would like to put off the longer projects until 2010. Any advice or direction would be helpful.
I have tools and a shop available to me and the truck can become inoperable for longer periods of time. Although i would like to put off the longer projects until 2010. Any advice or direction would be helpful.
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it all depends on what kind of money you're willing to put into this project.
I would tear it all down and clear up any of the rust if there's any on the frame. build your engine. get body panels or bondo, whichever you want. get the motor mounts. put the engine in. paint the truck.
this is just stuff you're gonna have to do. it's not in any specific order.
it all depends on what kind of money you're willing to put into this project.
I would tear it all down and clear up any of the rust if there's any on the frame. build your engine. get body panels or bondo, whichever you want. get the motor mounts. put the engine in. paint the truck.
this is just stuff you're gonna have to do. it's not in any specific order.
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You have an existing 75 3/4 ton 4x4 that someone installed a 460 into, and you intend to clean up the truck, and make repairs? Or you have a truck, and you wish to install this donor 460 and 4 speed?
I am a little confused. While confusing me is not difficult to do, iin order to get the best possible responses, you may add a little, and include as much as possible to make the questions a little more specific.
Making things mechanically sound is always a plus to me, and this is generally where I start. Then I take on small projects as money and time permit.
One if the biggests mistakes I see most folks make, is taking on far more than they can accomplish, and losing interest in a project. I pick up several trucks real cheap like this, and will continue to do so, as long as folks get in a little over thier head.
Small tasks will give you a feeling of accomplishment, and you can realize the rewards of your efforts.
Take everything apart, or take on too great of a project, and the project can get cold, and set aside, perhaps never getting completed.
Yes, in any event, start small, and keep the project fun, this way you are less likely to lose interest.
I am a little confused. While confusing me is not difficult to do, iin order to get the best possible responses, you may add a little, and include as much as possible to make the questions a little more specific.
Making things mechanically sound is always a plus to me, and this is generally where I start. Then I take on small projects as money and time permit.
One if the biggests mistakes I see most folks make, is taking on far more than they can accomplish, and losing interest in a project. I pick up several trucks real cheap like this, and will continue to do so, as long as folks get in a little over thier head.
Small tasks will give you a feeling of accomplishment, and you can realize the rewards of your efforts.
Take everything apart, or take on too great of a project, and the project can get cold, and set aside, perhaps never getting completed.
Yes, in any event, start small, and keep the project fun, this way you are less likely to lose interest.
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I agree. I have seen too many people dismantle a truck, loose interest, then I get their truck cheap. I had a yard full of them...
Anyways, in the past I always did the drivetrain first, then lost interest, and left the rest of the truck alone. I would have a 4K engine in an $800 truck. Nowadays, I tell people to do the interior first, then the body work, THEN upgrade the brakes, then do your high zoot motor/trans. This way you dont loose motivation to work on the truck once it gets running down the road. Thats my .02 cents anyways.
Anyways, in the past I always did the drivetrain first, then lost interest, and left the rest of the truck alone. I would have a 4K engine in an $800 truck. Nowadays, I tell people to do the interior first, then the body work, THEN upgrade the brakes, then do your high zoot motor/trans. This way you dont loose motivation to work on the truck once it gets running down the road. Thats my .02 cents anyways.
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Well it depends on how you wanted to go about things. I myself would do basic body repairs first. Leave the engine in it so its easier to move around if necessary. Start buy sanding and preping the good body panels. Pull the bed off and clean up the frame. Since the bed is off you can sand and prep the rear of the cap. Prep the fenders and the doors if they have rust problems. Replace the parts as you go. After the exterior is pretty much straightened up do the interior. Pull out whats good, find out where your wanting to go with it. New gauges, aftermarket seat and prep that for paint as well. Then just before your ready for final paint then pull the drivetrain out. Rebuild it, Build it up, Reseal it, whatever you are wanting to do then clean the frame around where those were and clean and prep the engine compartment. After its painted to where you want it then start the assembly. Id say drive train first then the rest.
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From: Twentynine ****** Palms
The Engine(460) and tranny(4speed) are installed in the truck. The drive train is in good working condition but needs to be worked over..... if you get what i mean. However i do have a decent amount of body work to do. The bed is as it look to me damn near brand new. more then likely a year one or lmc replacement bed. the cab corners front fenders hood and frame are all in decent shape (once again) but could use some tlc. i have pictures on my my space they wont copy over for some reason go to Fightin for my Meaghan, Photos, the new **** and you'll find em. in the mean time i'll try to get some pics on here so everyone doesn't have to go diging for them.
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I am a mechanical man first, make it reliable, then make it look better..... Brakes are usually where I start, I mean hell anyone can roll a pig down a hill,,, 
I like to be able to stop said pig without hitting the fence! Rear brakes, front brakes, driveline, engina, and along the way you find more as you go.
Welcome to FTE and enjoy the old iron!
I like to be able to stop said pig without hitting the fence! Rear brakes, front brakes, driveline, engina, and along the way you find more as you go.Welcome to FTE and enjoy the old iron!
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From: Twentynine ****** Palms
got them pics
Here are the pictures this is all i can offer for now until i get back to my big nasty beater although it looks rough you guys should know that stuff can look terrible on the outside but on the inside can be pure gold. Oh and i'm not particulaly sure that the 460 is what came in the truck although it is plausible, the engine has race headers and idles low(like the 600rpm range) sugesting possibly that it has a performance cam and the headers are hookers so not sure what i got quite yet gonna have to crack it open and see what i got. I'm open to sugestions tell me what you think.
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I'd start on engine 1st, then brake lines, fuel lines, etc. ... then check over all steering pcs., brake shoes, pads,exhaust, then go to body work, if I had the garage & could leave it for periods of time someplace.....make it reliable and safe 1st, then pretty it up
