Picked this thing up the other day as a little project to keep me busy. ITs a 74 f100 4x4, its got a dead 360, 4spd and a dana 21 xcas.I found a running 390 out of a 1tun with 55k on it for 200 bucks, that should be going in this week.

 

good looking start to a project truck matt,they must have swapped out the grill and such for a 78/79 model at one time.how much lift is in it?

 

welcome to FTE!

looks like a good start. body looks pretty straight.

tires look kinda flat, don't you think?LOL

 

Nice project Matt. Looks pretty straight. Got those tires aired down for the dunes huh?

 

Looks like a decent project..........should tide you over this winter to get it 'on the road' again, huh?

 

Project? Ive had daily drivers that looked worse! Have fun with it......

 

Only on the bottom so its not that bad

Nice looking truck!

 

The body looks good on that. Good find!

How's the frame?

 

Its been a while since i replied, been busy with the truck. Frame is perfect, body is perfect no rust anywhere, tail gate is trash, and small dent on the driver side bed next to the taillight. And yes the grill is off a 78/79. I figure it was a good deal for $500. i got rid of the flat 42's and found some 38's i think they look better. I swapped a 390 in it, got it running, just need to order a set of headers and finish exhaust, put the new rear axle seals in and she should be good to go. On the old motor it had a 4 barrel intake manifold and edelbrock 650 carb that i will be swapping over soon. I have no idea how much lift it has but its a little to much for me, the body lift is coming off first, that should be about right.

 

Well After Cleaning The Tank Out So It Would Stop Plugging My Fuel Filter With Crap, Both Front Wheel Cylinders Are Bad And Leaking Everywhere. It Still Needs Exhaust But Its Still On Its Way. Anybody Know Where To Find Cheap Wheel Cylinders ??

 

the project is coming along........

 

Autozone? Kragens? Parts houses typically have wheel cylinders for less than $20 each. Or you can try ebay, rockauto.com, etc etc.

 

to much torque and 37's not a good combination.

 

I am going to be looking at a 74 F100 4x4 here this week,
what steering set up does yours have,
I was told they have the power assist and I hate that set up,
thanks for posting, you have got me excited about this again..Rick (Salt-Man)

 

i am not sure on the proper terminology, its power steering, via a P/S pump and a steering box. It works great even with the 37 inch tires, have not had a problem yet.

I am going to pick up a dana 60 out of an 80s f250, aside from changing the spring purches what else will be necessary for the install?