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Old 09-19-2010, 09:48 AM
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Time to work on my 61 F100 Shortbox Unibody
I think it's time to drag my 61 into the car port and work on installing the Aerostar front end
 
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Old 09-19-2010, 06:42 PM
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That should be a fun project!
 
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well my 61 F100 is ready for take off

This is what I'll see every morning when I walk out the door
 
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Looks like a good starting point! whats your plans for her?
 
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I have a Aerostar front end for it a Dana 60 rear end I wanna do a 4 link in the rear and for power a 69 429 with ported polished heads and a C6 stage 2 shift kit
 
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Also I bought 2 NOS taillight housings off of E-Bay a couple years ago for it too! I have a rust free front clip for it already. I need to get the floor holes repaired too I'll post more detailed pics of the body soon
 
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I have a Aerostar front end for it a Dana 60 rear end I wanna do a 4 link in the rear and for power a 69 429 with ported polished heads and a C6 stage 2 shift kit
that should be a fun ride when you get her done! What heads did you have in mind?
 
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Old 09-21-2010, 08:18 PM
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Heads are stock 1969 heads I did the porting my self
 
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Here are some of the goodies I found for this build He He He I got both sides
 
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I think I'm gonna name this truck Sh its&Giggles
 
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I think I'm gonna name this truck Sh its&Giggles
Now thats some funny sheeets

how much did you have to give for them bed caps?
 
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much did you have to give for them bed caps? I think I paid 250 each
 
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Now I just need to measure up everything and put it in
 
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Checkin in ta fallow along Bud. Thanks for the comments on mine. There is lots of little things on mine that most don't spot like the tail light lenses and dome lights ta name a couple.
 
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