Back in Blue!
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From: Chandler, AZ
Back in Blue!
It's been a long time since I've felt like a real Ford owner. At 50 I can count my first truck 1965 f100 at 18, and then 1975 ranchero at 20, 1972 Bronco at 24, 1995 F-250 crew cab 4X4 powerstroke at 35 and now my vintage 1972 f-100 4X4 shortbed with the 360 V8, what I believe is a NP435, Dana 21, Dana 44 and what looks like a 9" rear. Very good driver and everything works but the air. I'll modernize that. Lots to do with it but I'm just so happy to have found it in such great shape and in a shorty. A few questions though: First of all I'm aware that the 360 is an FE block but when shopping for the performance parts I want do I just take my reference from the 390's? Also the steering links, power steering pump and gear have all been replaced, but I think the toe is a bit off and the front coils are in need of replacement. It has a 4" lift and I'm looking for a recommendation for some good progressive springs and someone (alignment/suspension shop in AZ) who knows these trucks. Any help is very much appreciated.
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From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
Welcome aboard 445. The 360 & 390 share the same block difference is rotating assembly. AFAIK all performance parts will be for 390.
I don't recommend spending a lot of money on the 360 until it is rebuilt for performance.
Hopefully a local can speak up for front end work.
John
I don't recommend spending a lot of money on the 360 until it is rebuilt for performance.
Hopefully a local can speak up for front end work.
John
