My first truck
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My first truck
Hi everyone! I'm new to these forums, new to these trucks, new to anything more than an oil change, and a new Ford truck convert!
Here she is: 79 F150 4WD with a 351M (at least, that's what I was told)
I plan on using it as my daily driver, but also having fun repairing/restoring it. I am really excited about the opportunities! I've been wanting to do this for years.
I've had it for just over a week, and I already made use of many pieces of wisdom from you all: I put in a new Edelbrock carburetor, new master brake cylinder, and new plugs and wires. There are a few things to be taken care of in the short term: brakes still aren't perfect, the fuel tank valve may not work, I desperately need new tires, there is a wicked "death wobble" at 40+mph, and I need mirrors and front and rear windows replaced/repaired.
Sometime soon I'll get some pics up of the interior. It might make you cry. Well, maybe not.. but my wife will not yet ride in it, and my co-worker said something about needing a tetanus shot after going for a spin
Anyway, glad to be here! More pics to come...
Here she is: 79 F150 4WD with a 351M (at least, that's what I was told)
I plan on using it as my daily driver, but also having fun repairing/restoring it. I am really excited about the opportunities! I've been wanting to do this for years.
I've had it for just over a week, and I already made use of many pieces of wisdom from you all: I put in a new Edelbrock carburetor, new master brake cylinder, and new plugs and wires. There are a few things to be taken care of in the short term: brakes still aren't perfect, the fuel tank valve may not work, I desperately need new tires, there is a wicked "death wobble" at 40+mph, and I need mirrors and front and rear windows replaced/repaired.
Sometime soon I'll get some pics up of the interior. It might make you cry. Well, maybe not.. but my wife will not yet ride in it, and my co-worker said something about needing a tetanus shot after going for a spin
Anyway, glad to be here! More pics to come...
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first off welcome physicsguy11 to FTE.com and too the dentside (73-79) area
and second, nice truck, looks like you got a nice foundation for your truck, it has lots of potential for sure, and don't worry people will not wanting ride around in it right now, but once you finish it, just about everyone will want to go for a ride in it!
-Brent
and second, nice truck, looks like you got a nice foundation for your truck, it has lots of potential for sure, and don't worry people will not wanting ride around in it right now, but once you finish it, just about everyone will want to go for a ride in it!
-Brent
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From: Halifx Pa
first off welcome physicsguy11 to FTE.com and too the dentside (73-79) area
and second, nice truck, looks like you got a nice foundation for your truck, it has lots of potential for sure, and don't worry people will not wanting ride around in it right now, but once you finish it, just about everyone will want to go for a ride in it!
-Brent
and second, nice truck, looks like you got a nice foundation for your truck, it has lots of potential for sure, and don't worry people will not wanting ride around in it right now, but once you finish it, just about everyone will want to go for a ride in it!
-Brent
+1 on that!!
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Rock Springs, WY, USA
yet another friendly welcome to the WONDERFUL WORLD OF DENTSIDES!! nice to have another convert join the ranks! i might point out: brakes are, well, out of the seventies... not exactly great. lol. but these trucks are common and replacement parts are a dime a dozen, so gettin your new baby in top form should be a walk in the park! especially with the expertise the traverse the sector of this world wide web. 
More Turbo
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From: Spring Hill, TN
Welcome to FTE. Looks like a great start to having a nice truck. They and simple and fun to work on. And this is great site for questions. Good Luck.
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From: Huntington WV
Hey nice truck. same here I just bought my first truck & first project same nothing but taking cars in for regular maintenance. I got a 74 F250 Crew 2wd 4speed manual can't wait to get it in here an start in on it. Same taking some notes from this forum an going to do to the truck some good info on here. Let em know how your project goes.
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