My 1975 work in progress
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My 1975 work in progress
First let me say I am very excited to join this forum!
I just purchased my first 4x4 and I can't wait to dive in. I have always wanted a project like this one. I picked up a 1975 F250 4x4 (Highboy woohoo
) w/ a 390 4bbl and a manual 4 speed. It runs great and everything works (well everything that needs to). With some tender loving care (and some help from you guys) I'm sure I can get it shining in no time. AGAIN VERY EXCITED!
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So many ideas to gather, let me just start simple, baby steps.
lets start with a pic.
As you can see she needs some body work. but no big damage. just paint and trim. Haven't decided on color yet, but I am thinking an original color.
I think Ive decided on restoring it mostly factory with just a few customizations. I don't want to go too far off track. However I've got some repairs before I can get to that.
I'm going to try to keep everthing in this post so it's easier to keep track of. Here is a list of problems so far.
- The exhaust is toast. needs to be reran and welded. for now its just clamped on
- needs new tires (only 30% tread)
- the dash lights are on again off again
- the left blinker indicator stays lit when not in use.
- the reverse lights do no work
- the e brake is not hooked up
- the steering wheel is crooked
- the blinker switch is loose
- the brake lenses are broken
- it leaks about a quart of oil every 2 weeks
- as far as i can tell the rear brakes are not working and the master cylinder resovoir runs dry.
- the differential brake valve is shot (brake warning light on)
top on my list is the brakes and I can't wait to get started, If anyone has any info specific to my problems or my truck thus far that'd be great.
Thanks again. and thanks for the warm welcome!
p.s. I have a few pics up on my profile
