Haven't posted in awhile so here are some updates picsNew topper, early 70s "All Season". Back window is slides up inside the topper, lock and interior/exterior handlesNew bumper / receiver. Homemade, haven't decided what to finish it with.. Thinking matte clear powder coat.Did some...
Looking for an original paint tailgate for my 1978 F150. Condition doesn't need to be perfect as my truck wears original paint, but open/closing would be nice.
I wanted 10.50s but I ended up finding these used for a steal, and the 10.50s I found (BFGs) were too agressive.Well it sounds like I am going to have to make some radius arms and fix it!
First an update!I have wanted to drive my 78 to our lake cabin as long as I have owned it, and finally made the trip last weekend! 600 miles round trip plus a lot of exploring I would never do in my 14 Sierra (fire/log roads, gravel, woods)WHATS DONE:
-Rear brake are done
-Rear lines from...
It's a shame this thread hasn't seen action for 6 months! But haven't been on awhile either so I shouldn't talk, so I am bringing it back with an update on my 78.So for anyone who doesn't remember I have a 78 F-150, all original that I cleaned up and built a 351W for.Over the winter I...
Just want to get some thoughts before I pull my motor apart.I had the thrust bearing go out, my fault I put the pilot bushing in wrong.I ordered a crank and crank kit to put in, my question is with the thrust bearing out will that have an affect on the pistons/connecting rods? Do they have...
Hey guys, been awhile. I finally have some time to work on my 78 again, I just bought a 4" lift so I am going to put that in and do some work underneath: brakes, seals, u joints, brake lines, cylinders, shocks, etc etcAnyways, along with the 4" comes 33s.Right now I have 87-91 steel wheels...
Thanks guys! I can't believe it took me until now to see this! I just moved back home to Minnesota from Baton Rouge so I will be able to spend a lot more time working on my truck!I already completed my first project, trailer light plug and hitch to pull my boat!
Well I finally made it to Minnesota this past weekend to get my truck out and take it for a spin. It's unbelievable how good the compound/polish/wax turned out, it looks brand new!But, I figured you all would want to see some pics of it complete so here you go.New tailgate, color matches...