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  1. mofoco1

    anyone know the banjo bolt size for a 1979 dul piton caliper?

    I do not have access to my truck to measure and am ordering SS braided brake lines. Anyone know the correct banjo bolt size and pitch? Thanks..Mo
  2. mofoco1

    Going to reupholster my wifes 1974 250 in leather, anyone know of a good source for either materials or someone that can make them?

    Wife wants leather in a 74 SB CC. Seat are ok but I want her happy so I can keep buying my toys Anyone recovered their stock seats in leather? looking into material that will last not just painted leather like what you see in new vehicles. Anyone have a great source or someone that does mail...
  3. mofoco1

    need a little help with dual-piston caliper brakes on a 1979 Ford F250 2 wheel drive

    I had just come back from AutoZone buying a new or rebuilt power steering pump for my 1979 F-250 2 wheel drive super cab short bed. on the way home I started smelling what could only be described as burnt clutch well I have an automatic behind a 460 so I know it wasn't the transmission upon...
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    Has anyone installed the stock front swaybar off a 79 Bronco onto a a 75 F100 4x4

    I got the front and rear factory swaybars of a 79 Bronco and have installed the rear, but the front is giving me troubles. I mounted the drivers side as it index's on the pumpkin, just like the 1979. On the passenger side, it is different since the 78-79 have the cast knuckle/wedges/tracbar...
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    Cross posted. PS conversion using 75 pump and 79 box. Getting death wobble from the steering wheel as soon as I turn the wheel.

    Just finished the PS conversion from manual on my sons 75. && rebuilt pump all new custom hardlines and short rubber to connect where needed. Filled it and cranked the motor a few cycles fill again so on and so on. Got it to what looks to be topped off. Started it up fully not just cranking...
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    Finished PS conversion on 75 Explorer, now we had problems

    Just finished the PS conversion from manual on my sons 75. It has a rebuilt pump all new custom hardlines and short rubber to connect where needed. Filled it and cranked the motor a few cycles fill again so on and so on. Got it to what looks to be topped off. Started it up fully not just...
  7. mofoco1

    need to know the spline count on the lower steering column on a 75 ford f100 with manual steering

    Need to get the spline count on the lower column shaft on a 1975 f100 4x4 with manual steering. I cant get the upper joint to come off, even after soaking it for days. I need to order the new u-joints and need to be certain of what it is. can anyone tell me what the count is definitively? Thx.
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    Need 4x4 steering box and assorted parts for 75 F100 4x4

    Just got my son a 75 4x4 f100 has a 390 and np435.It has strongarm steering and i need to get power steering for him. Let me know what you have and what you need, must be able to ship to 93612. Not sure if it matters but the stock box is mounted on the outside of the frame. The truck has a hi...
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    Can early Bronco steering box be used on a 75 F100 4x4

    Just got my son a 75 F100 4x4. It has a hi pinion with drums( wasnt sure they had hi pin till 78). It has muscle steering and I want him to be safe as this is his first ride and strong arming it and shifting the np435 is not good in my eye with a novice at the wheel. I have a line on an early...
  10. mofoco1

    Need some help, smog pump output? is it working and valv/sensor at bottom of air cleaner.

    After a few weeks hiatus I am back to work on the 79 F250 460 auto in CA. I was messing with the timing as it seems that the distributor moved and kicked it out of the legal limit. I reset it to 14* like the tag and smog guy quoted me. I got to thinking what he had said made it fail. He said...
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    Smog pump output. Smog experts chime in

    After a few weeks hiatus iI am back to work on the 79 F250 460 auto in CA. I was messing with the timing as it seems that the distributor moved and kicked it out of the legal limit. I reset it to 14* like the tag and smog guy quoted me. I got to thinking what he had said made it fail. He said...
  12. mofoco1

    Parts off Rust free(superficial) 75 F250 trailer Special

    We purchased this vehicle tonight for my son. He wanted a 75 CC instead of a SC like mine. Has all the same stuff as my 79 minus the smog headache. He wants a more modern look and is going to debadge and dechrome most if not all of it(not my cup of tea but oh well) So to fund some some of the...
  13. mofoco1

    Anyone have an exterior light bulb chart for a 1979 f150

    Is there a chart that shows the exact bulb numbers for a 79 f150. did a search and did not show what I really needed. confused as to the 1156 vs 1157 and so on. want to upgrade to new LED front, rear turn/stop and sides and reverse bulbs. Little confused as to what will fit and the parts guys...
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    SMOG HELP NEEDED!! Those versed in CA smog chime in please!

    Just failed my smog test on the 79. Everything was a pass except the CO2 which was way out of whack. Gonna have to start backtracking. This is a 460/c6 CA vehicle all the smog is intact after reinstalling what was laying there from the PO's handiwork. Carb was just rebuilt, vacuum lines all...
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    Anyone been able to get Slotted and drilled front rotors for a 79 F-250 with dual piston calipers.

    I am going to install a rear disc conversion on my 79 F-250 2x4 Supercab shortbed. the kit comes with drilled and slotted rotors. I figure I would get the same for the front of the vehicle. Anyone have a part # and brand. I was able to find some for the 80-85 F250, any experts know if they...
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    Parts off 79 F250 and 75 F150 and misc

    I am cleaning the garage and I already took some things to Goodwill so these are some parts that may help others here on the site. These are primarily from a 79 F250, a couple of 75 f150. All parts are located in Central CA and available for pick up or I can ship on your dime and that will...
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    Whose added a hidden winch behind a stock bumper on the Gen 6 trucks

    Got a good deal on a new 10klb HB winch(pic 1). Won't see too much if any duty till after I get this converted to 4wd, but I am lining my projects up as others have stalled. I will need to fab up so me way to mount it, after modifying the HD winch plate it came with. I know it should have a Warn...
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    Thoughts on re-framing a Gen 6 truck

    Saw a 58 Chevy reg cab mounted on a newer 4x4 IFS frame on the way home. I was in a hurry and already in trouble with the Mrs. or I would flipped a U and asked questions. So I have the 79 F250 2wd SCSB. I would like to convert it to 4wd. I have been taking on here and other sites as to lifting...
  19. mofoco1

    WTB Vector style aluminum rim or rims.

    Wondering if anyone has A or a set of vector style alloy rims. 16.5"x 9.75" or bigger in 8 lug pattern. Thanks like the ones pictured:
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    FS will ship OG take offs 1979 F250, Elephant ear trailer mirrors, swinging side step, big rear bumper with hitch, overloader springs.

    Just got a 1979 F250 Trailer special. I am removing some parts and am selling here first as I know someone will make good use of them. I am located in Clovis, CA but will ship or you can pick up. Shoot me an offer I am not trying to get rich by any means. I these and more in the future I will...
  21. mofoco1

    Need 78-79 f150=350 or Bronco round headlight buckets

    I would like to convert my 79 square headlight to round and I think I have to get the exact years as the ones I got today from the JY off a 74 wont work. Anyone with these willing to sell let me know directly please as I would like to finish this off. Need the buckets and the adjustment cup( not...
  22. mofoco1

    Help more vacuum routing and square to round headlight conversion

    This was the ad picture I saw: [/url][/IMG] Interior shot in ad: [/url][/IMG] The night I brought it home: [/url][/IMG] [/url][/IMG] [/url][/IMG] [/url][/IMG]
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    Help more vacuum routing and square to round headlight conversion

    Posted pics cause I am visual. Just bought 1979 F250 2wd Ranger Lariet Supercab shortbed. It was loaded 460/C6, A/C, PS, PDB, Tilt Steering, Big trailer mirrors, hiding slider step, Dual Tanks, Full race car trim, rear slider window, full rear seat, trailer special package. It is a CA truck and...
  24. mofoco1

    New to the forum

    I posted a nice 1 pg intro and it was lost some how so i am going to make it short and sweet as i need some help with a 79f250 i just purchased. Names Mo live in Centarl CA, Clovis to be exact. We are definitely a Ford family. Just purchased a 79 F250 supercab shortbed 2wd. Need help with some...
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