Today I installed the senders and wired the new gauges I put pictures of on the forum the other day. The problem is that the new temp gauge is reading high I think. After letting it idle for a few minutes it was reading 200 degrees. I took it for a run and the temp did not come down. I read...

Finally had a chance tonight to install the custom gauge panel insert I had made as well as the 5 Marshall Instruments gauges (didn't have room for the tach so I had to leave it out). Still installing the sending units but at least you can see what it looks like.Brad

Guys, sorry if this has been asked before but I searched the forum and couldn't find anything. Anyone have any experience with aftermarket A/C systems for the 81 F series? My truck was manufactured w/o A/C so I am looking for a complete system, including the evaporator. I've done an internet...

My old visors (the one piece style that don't clip on above the windshield) are really floppy so I bought a pair of visors from a newer truck at the salvage yard. These visors have the clip that attaches to the ceiling in the cab to hold the end of the visor and keep it from flopping around...

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I bought a 1981 F100 a while back and am in the process of restoring and modifying it. I'm used to the Mustang forums but this is my first truck and I love this beast! Very fun to drive and easy to work on. I look forward to sharing ideas with...

I just received the dash panel I ordered from Classic Dash (http://www.classicdash.com/shopping/LED-and-Terminal-Kit.html) for my 81 F100. I ordered a set of Marshall Instruments gauges for the new panel but was very disappointed when I tried to install the new panel yesterday. On the...

I have been looking at an 81 F100 Flareside and finally got it today. I've been doing lots of research on swapping out the 300 I6 for a 302 or 351 and think I know how to do that but I'd like to put a T5 or TKO in with the engine swap. Will either of those trannies match up to the hole in the...