Hey guys, haven't been on here since 2016, crazy how fast time flies.I unfortunately sold my 1980 F150, and I kick myself every day for it. Here's the last picture I took before I sent her away. :hammer:Buuuuttttttttt two years later I started to really miss having a project, so I bought...

Thanks!Don't worry, I still have the brown one too. smilieFordlogoI bought her a set of the 78-81 factory slotted mag wheels so she can look more like an all original truck.

Wow, my little Ranger sure was cute back then.Now:

Thanks guys!I don't even remember where 16-21 went!

I just noticed that. Not sure what happened, but I fixed it.

I love how you're taking the time to clean up the casting leftovers. My 400 is full of rough edges as well. :hammer:

As do you! :)

I'm glad to see the lack of Electric Shift Buttons. :DManual T-Case FTW!Lights look great man!

Depends on part wear. Some people have needed an alignment, others haven't. I needed an alignment, but it was only slightly off.As for Tie-Rod angles, it's not enough to make a difference.The problems start when you add the aftermarket Torsion Keys that are indexed differently than the Ford...

What Randy said is technically true. However, I really haven't noticed. I don't think Torsion bars ride well in the first place. Besides, I bought a truck. If I wanted butt cushioning, I would have bought a Lincoln. smilietease

So ever since I bought my Ranger, I've known that the leaf springs and torsion bars were sagging. I didn't really have any desire to fix it, until a few weeks ago.So far I've installed an Add A Leaf kit, installed #1 (The strongest) Torsion Bars, and cranked the Torsion bars. I'm currently in...

I just fell in love. Light Brown metallic Dentsides and 1980-1981 trucks are sexy when they're polished up.

It's a late 1981. That truck doesn't have slide locks, which would mean it was built after December, 1980.

The 351M was actually built as the replacement for the 351C. It was introduced in 1975 for cars, and then 1977 for trucks.The D7TE blocks actually have reinforced main bearing support webs. The car blocks eventually received the reinforcement in 1978, and were deemed D8AE.I'm extremely picky...

Well, new variable. A 351M just came up for sale locally. This guy wants $150 for it, but is willing to negotiate in order to get it out of his garage.However, I'm still not sure if it's a car or truck block. I want a truck block, and so if it doesn't say D7TE, I'll pass.