1966 Ford F250 3/4ton 2wd Latest addition to my fleet
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1966 Ford F250 3/4ton 2wd Latest addition to my fleet
Hello everyone this is my first post on this forum.
I recently started restoration of my 66 f250. It has a 352fe with a NP435 and a Dana60 rear. The truck has more than its fair share of rust as it has spent most of its life on a farm and in the fields, but i like a challenge. On the bright side I am finding that the oil leaks and field dust have created a nice protective coating on the drive train.
I purchased the truck at a pig farm in MD. I got a good deal on it and the gentleman even drove it up to PA for me, so i couldn't pass it up. The truck had been in his father's until he took ownership of it in 95'. PO had been using it once a week to haul a load of coal.
The truck had an early 80s GMC bed on it that was quickly cubed up for scrap soon after its arrival. I purchased a new bed as well as a donor cab and doors. I started dismantling the truck on Christmas. I have spent the last few weekends on tear down. The cab is now mounted on a dolly and bed is on the rotisserie. Currently de-greasing engine before removal and next prepping frame for por15 treatment.
Im in a bit of a time crunch as this needs to be complete by June for my wedding, so i'll be moving fast. Stay tuned
I recently started restoration of my 66 f250. It has a 352fe with a NP435 and a Dana60 rear. The truck has more than its fair share of rust as it has spent most of its life on a farm and in the fields, but i like a challenge. On the bright side I am finding that the oil leaks and field dust have created a nice protective coating on the drive train.
I purchased the truck at a pig farm in MD. I got a good deal on it and the gentleman even drove it up to PA for me, so i couldn't pass it up. The truck had been in his father's until he took ownership of it in 95'. PO had been using it once a week to haul a load of coal.
The truck had an early 80s GMC bed on it that was quickly cubed up for scrap soon after its arrival. I purchased a new bed as well as a donor cab and doors. I started dismantling the truck on Christmas. I have spent the last few weekends on tear down. The cab is now mounted on a dolly and bed is on the rotisserie. Currently de-greasing engine before removal and next prepping frame for por15 treatment.
Im in a bit of a time crunch as this needs to be complete by June for my wedding, so i'll be moving fast. Stay tuned
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I start with a mixture of 6oz of regular dawn dish soap in a 24oz spray bottle and fill it the rest of the way with hot water from the tap slowly to prevent foaming. I use a variety of wooden and plastic scrapers as well as nylon brushes. Its cheap, effective and most importantly low abrasion. I try to preserve as much paint and factory markings as possible for my personal documentation. The entire engine and frame will get a more thorough cleaning with por15 marine degreaser and steel/brass brushes before repainting.
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