Hey guys,

New to the site here and im in the process of restoring up this truck I recently purchased. Its been a while since i've worked on anything and this is my first ford truck. I may need assistance! Im sure most of you are more then willing though. Ive got pictures since day one and as soon as I figure out how to post them I will put them all up. Look forward to this one, I take new pics every weekend!

 

The easiest way is to host them on a site like photobucket and then copy the link they give you here. Can't wait to see the pictures.

 

Sounds Sweet.I too have alot of pics of my truck,alot more than I should.lol.

Is your new truck just a Ranger,or is it a Ranger XLT or Ranger Lariat?

 

As she was in the ad I responded to...





Old 400 out of truck, turned out to have a bent pushrod so far...

Newer 400 out of a 77 Mercury with 59k miles ( the one for rebuild )

On the way home

In the shop safe and sound

Guess what!? Theres MICE!

F-350

Dealer warranty card!

Take the busted grill out

Gutting the interior.. that was RANK

400 block out of the 77 Merc *MINT*

Pallet of cleaned Parts (waiting on parts order) May 5, 2010

Factory 2bl carb

Valves after some elbow grease

77' FMX Auto trans for sale locally for $150

 

Since the last photo, I pulled the remaining dash out to finish cleaning and look at all the bad wiring mr.fixit did. Ive pulled of the front fenders and pressure washed the interior and engine compartment

 

One beefy tire for good measure

 

Oh wow,looks like a great start for a project.That cab floor looks very good compared to some of the others i've seen.Looks to be a generally rust free truck.

Sweet Ranger XLT man!I can't wait to see the progress on the build.

 

This is one that WILL be finished, my lease on my ..... dodge... is up soon. I need a new daily driver. So far im very happy with the truck, its going to be pretty awesome!

 

You sure about that trans? The cast iron body makes me think it's an FMX?

 

I dont know the difference, my 4 spd in my truck as a cast body too. Educate me!

 

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Originally Posted by Ranger350

Newer 400 out of a 77 Mercury with 59k miles ( the one for rebuild )

The 400 can be built into a *great* truck engine; you might check out the
335-series forum here where you'll learn about Tim Meyer and his specially-
made-for-him Keith Black pistons (get them).
http://www.tmeyerinc.com/

 

Yea the truck came with a 400 factory. Im switching all the truck parts onto the cars 400 and rebuilding with cam, headers, intake, and factory carb. Not looking for big gains just some decent mileage cause I have 4.10's. Dont forget TALL tires

 

You were totally, right! I looked it up its an FMX for sure. Good eye, I dont know the difference yet.

 

Cool. Sorry, I can't offer any advice about that trans since the two I had over the years were stock and never failed. I had a friend with one behind a built 4V Cleveland and he wasn't able to break it even with a 10" converter and Trac-Lok 9" diff. I guess they’re a strong transmission? I'm sure someone will chime in with things to look out for...

 

My truck is very similar to yours; I have a 1981 F350 Custom 4x4, limited slip rear end
gears are 4.10, 31" tires, T18 transmission. I built my 400 engine for torque - TMI pistons,
cam, dual-plane manifold, 4V carb, headers, mild head work.

Mileage seems to be 9-11.