73 f100 Build

[fordrka1975]

Pretty cool truck! I think you'll have a lot of fun with it. Randy.

 

[mikeo0o0o0]

RED352, I also have a '73 F100 thats undergoing a frame off resto. I have a build thread going in my "other life", when I get some time I'll start a build thread here too.
BTW I went with a new tank. The one that was in my truck was pretty well shot. The fuel in it was about 10-12 years old and when I drained the 8-9 gallons out it looked like varnish but the truck would still start and run.
Looking forward to watching your progress.
Good luck and have fun.

 

[mavtoy]

Cant wait to see your progress Red Im another lover of flat beds if done right.

 

[RED352]

Im back, lol its been a little while but i still have my 73. I thought about selling it and even had a few guys wanting it. But when it came time for it to go i couldnt do it. So i should be posting some updates soon.

 

[John in AZ]

Good deal. I will be looking forward to the updates.
John

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Not sure how I never saw this thread before, but looking forward to seeing the build.

 

[RED352]

Got a question for you guys. In time im goin to straight axle my 73. But my buddy has a 4 speed transmission/transfer case from a 80 model 460. I have a 390. three speed, so i should be able to bolt my bell housing to his 4 speed right?

 

[BKW]

Got a question for you guys. In time im goin to straight axle my 73.

But my buddy has a 4 speed transmission/transfer case from a 80 model 460. I have a 390. three speed, so i should be able to bolt my bell housing to his 4 speed right?

Your buddy does not have anything 4WD related from an 80 460, you wanna know why?

Because...1983 was the first year Ford offered the 460 with 4WD and/or a manual trans...F350's only.

And, only 1980/82 E250/350's were available with 460's. The largest available engine in 1980/82 F150/350's was the 400, 302 in 1980/83 F100's.

 

[RED352]

Your buddy does not have anything 4WD related from an 80 460, you wanna know why?

Because...1983 was the first year Ford offered the 460 with 4WD and/or a manual trans...F350's only.

And, only 1980/82 E250/350's were available with 460's. The largest available engine in 1980/82 F150/350's was the 400, 302 in 1980/83 F100's.

Sorry, meant to say 460. out of his 80 model truck. Im sure it wasnt the original motor. But that didnt answer my question. Will a 4 speed transmission out of a 460. bolt up to my 390.?

 

[BKW]

Sorry, meant to say 460. out of his 80 model truck. Im sure it wasnt the original motor. But that didnt answer my question.

Will a 4 speed transmission out of a 460. bolt up to my 390?

Yes and no...as it depends on what the swapped into a 1980 truck 4 speed transmission from what year (?) 460 is.

If a Ford passenger car 4 speed top loader, truck: NP435, T-18, or T-19...yes. If something else, no.