Guys here are a few pictures of my new toy...It is a '78 F100 Custom, 2WD, SWB, 302, C6, Body is straight, will need a good sanding, and paint job, Interior is in descent shape as well. Engine has recently been rebuilt, along with the transmission. I will be getting all the paper work for both, so more details on that will follow. Plan is to restore back to as close as original as possible. Cost to purchase $700, plus a tank of gas, oil change, radiator fluid change, few other general items...looking forward to Saturday!!!

 

GOOD DEAL!!

 

Keep us up to date, we love to see projects (pictures) like this, I am getting my 79 F350 painted in a couple of weeks, it's in the shop getting all the fenders, doors & hood aligned. I will post picks after

dan

 

This one is coming along just in time...I know a few guys that work in the local Trade School, (plus some guys that attend with us). I just got confirmation today that they want to use my truck as a project for the Auto Dept....So my current '78 will be going in hopefully in a week or so (have to talk to the director next week)...to get stripped and painted! So Exciting....

 

Looks like a real nice project! It's nice to see a dentside get the lovin it needs instead of heading to the crusher, or getting parted out. Please keep us posted on the progress with plenty of pictures!!

 

Sorry for the long post, but this was my day in a nut shell...

Ok, got it home...Finally! Went over this morning (guy wasn't home, but I grew up next door to him, so he didn't mind me working while he wasn't home). Took 10 gal of gas, fuel stabilizer, carb cleaner, oil and transmission fluid. Pulled up beside it, hooked up the jumper cables for a few minutes, (wouldn't even click to start with). Sprayed down the carb (2bbl motorcraft), with cleaner, checked all the fluids, all were good (full at least), emptied about 9 gals of gas into the tank...kept a gal to play with the carb, and prime it...after about 15 minutes I dumped a container (Vienna Sausage Can) of gas in the carb, let it sit for a sec, turned the key, boom it fired up, then went dead. tinkered around a few more minutes, finally got it to idle. It ran for about a minute, then died out...figured it wasn't getting fuel, especially after pumping the carb, and nothing would spray out. Had to leave (prior engagement). Came back, brought the battery out of MY OTHER '78, put it in, turned over, but wouldn't fire. pulled the fuel filter, or should I say varnish holder...had really old gas (dark brown in color). removed it, ran straight from the pump to carb, still no spray. Worked my way down to the pump, couldn't get it to pull from the tank forward. Took my little can, stuck the inlet tube into it, fired up and ran great. re-attached it to the supply line from the tank, it fired up and ran. Let it run for about 10 min, great pressure, temp built fine as well...jumped in, backed it down the hill, drove it around the block to my parent's house, gave it some gas to "blow it out a little" spitted, sputtered, died...went through the same process, dumped fuel in the carb, fired up, but if I gave it gas it would sputter out and die...ended up towing it home. Fuel finally made it to the carb (would spray when the throttle is pumped). Will idle all day long, just don't give it gas...my guess, Cab rebuild? When it is running it Sounds really good, just not very fond of much if any throttle.

 

VIN decode please...
F10GNBC2524

WB- 117 / Color - V / Type - F100 / Body - DD4 (can someone explain) / Trans - X / Axle - 02 / 1978 21

What is the difference between this one and my other '78 F100 Custom? Info:
F10BNCA7139
WB - 117 / Color - 8 / Type F100 / Body - AB4 (again an explanation) / Trans - B / Axle - 13J / 1978 23

Thanks

 

F10GNBC2524
F10= F100 2WD
G=302 cu in 2bbl V8 engine
N=Norfolk Assy Plant
BC2524=1978 model year sequential serial number

WB 117= 117" wheelbase
Color V=Silver metallic paint
Type F100=F100 2WD pickup 4900 lb GVW
Body DD4= (DD) Red all vinyl interior (4) styleside pickup bed
Trans X= C6 automatic trans, fleet only
Axle 02= 2.72 non-locking Ford 9" 2900 lb capacity
1978= 1978 model year
DSO 21=Atlanta District sales office

F10BNCA7139
F10=F100 2WD pickup
B=300 cu in 1bbl 6 cylinder engine
N=Norfolk Assy plant
CA7139=1978 model year sequential serial number

WB117= 117" wheelbase
Color 8= Light Blue
Type F100= F100 2WD pickup 4900 lb GVW
Body AB4= (AB) Blue all vinyl interior (4) styleside pickup bed
Trans B= Clark 4 spd overdrive, manual
Axle 13J= (13) 2.75 non-locking Ford 9" 3750lb capacity (J) w/ power steering
1978= 1978 model year
DSO 23=Memphis District Sales Office

The Body code is the interior color and type (first two digits) and the back of cab equipment (third digit) The most common third digit is "4" thats styleside pickup bed.

 

Thanks Mikeo0o0o0o0...makes sense, and my thought to pull the drive shaft out of this one, and put it into mine, then drive mine up to the shop to get a new drive shaft made, ain't gonna happen...different yoke hook up on the rear axle...almost had a perfect plan...FAIL!!!!

 

Yeah, it sounds like its about due for a carb. rebuild and maybe at least flush the fuel tank.

 

Carb Rebuild - without a doubt...

as far as the Fuel Tank...it was bone dry! The PO actually was thinking (partially). He dropped the tank, about a year ago, and drained the fuel, He just didn't drain the fuel pump, and lines from the pump up...Figure I would pull the carb next week, and see what leads too...

 

Also check the condition of the neoprene hoses in the fuel line. With age these can become hard and cracked and allow the fuel pump to suck air instead of fuel. There are at least two in the fuel line, one at the tank (tank to fuel line) and one at the pump (fuel line to pump). The 133" WB has a third line about midway between the front and rear, I don't know if the 117" WB trucks have this or not.

 

I will probably replace a few of them. That was one of the first things I checked yesterday. I was making sure everything was connected properly, and all the hose lines look relatively new...according to the PO, it has new brakes, and lines, new fuel lines, etc...time will tell...

 

Congratulations on your new "toy". What are your plans for it?
Regardless, keep us updated.

 

Initial plan will be to go back as close to original as possible...I am going to order the build sheet from Ford tomorrow. First off is to get it running correctly...