69 F100 Step
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well, the other day i forked up $800 for the truck mentioned above, and it mighta been a little much for it. the body is pretty solid and very strait, and it originally nestled a 302 with three on the tree under the hood. now, a 289 with what i BELIEVE is a C4 takes residence. regardless of which direction i go, i have one motor/tranny combo picked out, and it does not include a small block or an auto tranny.
my question to start, is what direction should i go: oversized tires, slight lift, long travel suspension, "pre-runner?" or old school, shackled up, balloon rears/skinny fronts, street stompin hot rod? its a toy, so either way works.
im sure ill have plenty of tech questions as i go along with the build, but for now, i want some opinions.
thanks!
my question to start, is what direction should i go: oversized tires, slight lift, long travel suspension, "pre-runner?" or old school, shackled up, balloon rears/skinny fronts, street stompin hot rod? its a toy, so either way works.
im sure ill have plenty of tech questions as i go along with the build, but for now, i want some opinions.
thanks!
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I am a little partial to lifted trucks. When you say "toy" I automatically assume a mud toy. If it is something you are going to keep spotless and only enjoy on the street, then lowering may be in order.
P.S. - there is nothing wrong with an automatic tranny, you may consider a c6 behind that BB. Shift-kits and ratchet shifters do wonders for enjoyability of an auto.
P.S. - there is nothing wrong with an automatic tranny, you may consider a c6 behind that BB. Shift-kits and ratchet shifters do wonders for enjoyability of an auto.
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well, when i think of toy, i think of somethin that you can kill a weekend drivin or workin on, and it doesnt matter if it breaks. in other words: thrash it and bash it. so either way, its not gettin pampered. lol.
as for the C6, b, havin a 4 speed is a personal preference. just more fun.
as for the C6, b, havin a 4 speed is a personal preference. just more fun.
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I agree with you, a manual is more fun. That is why I have one in my mud toy. Plus, automatics are parasitic anyways, they like to steal power away from your drivetrain. If your into offroading, its hard to beat a well lifted truck on some knobby's, but it is entirely your call. I went with a 4" lift and 33" tires, even though I could easily clear 35"s. My truck was also my DD at the time, so I was concerned with driveability as well.
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Oh I didn't catch the 2wd part.. that changes everything! I would drop it a few inches and let it hug the tires. On our 59 Apache we have Mickey Thompson drag radials on the back, and they hook like they are made outta glue.
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im kinda leanin toward a street stomper. if i can build the motor the way i want to, it wont matter what tires i run, even with ladder bars, theyre still gonna light up when i get on it. 
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I vote for street stomper , been street stompin mine for over 20 years , 4 speed 302 , lowered , fat tires , etc , the only thing I am doing next is bringin the rear fenders down to match the front , FORD on the flares for some reason didnt make the rear fenders in line with the front so the back always looks higher , the fleet short box matched the fronts , the 53-56 were matched but not after 57 I think , its about 3 inches higher. I think it would look much better , I wondered if anyone else noticed this on the flares ?
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