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    New Front End Question for 62 Ford Rebuild

    Building my one owner 62 Ford F-100 and want to put in a IFS like the ones advertised in the truck magazines. Is it really as easy as bolting it in or will I need jigs and forms to align everything? They do look complete, some even have brakes installed which would be great If I just had to...
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    The frame

    You a CO2 blaster works okay, rough stuff is harder but it will get most off. Everything 8've read said powder coat and paint last about the same. Cost for powder coating a frame is much more than painting. So since I can paint, I think I'll go that route.
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    The frame

    My 62 flareside has the bed and front end off and I'm ready to remove the cab, engine and trans. Thinking a little ahead, I've decided to paint the frame instead of powder coating after reading the comments from you guys. Do any of you know if anyone rents a CO2 blaster? The blast media...
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    Brake drum removal help

    Success!In the end it took some heat from the torch and two people prying the hub off. The brake shoes had rusted to the drum and had to be physically broken loose. Thanks for all the advice.
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    Brake drum removal help

    Guys, need some advice if you have experience with this problem. My 62 flareside sat outside for 23 years and sank to the hubs. I'm restoring it and found the right rear brake drum will not come off and the wheel will not turn at all. The left is fine. I tried backing the brake adjuster down but...
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    New to Forum

    Veteran forum user, first time on Ford Fanatics. I have recently been given a 1962 Ford F100 flare side. One owner, my Father in Law, who parked it outside in Texas 23 years ago. He put 274,000 miles on before he parked it. Pretty good shape, I'll try and post a pic of it. Want to restore or...
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