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  1. rsalter66

    Hi-Top Fords

    Its been snowing pretty good all day today, I just went out back and this is what I saw, My Fords in Cold StorageBrrrrrrr!!!
  2. rsalter66

    Looking for 74 F150 4x4 Info

    I am going to look at a 74 F150 4x4 to pick up as my winter ride tomorrow because my motor blew in our car, now what I am wanting to know is what steering set up does the 74 have? my 76 F250 4x4 had that hydro steering in it and I hated it, it blew apart the first day I drove it so does the 74...
  3. rsalter66

    what to do, what to do

    I am in need of some advice from my fellow FORD brothers my 2000 Chrysler Concorde just blew its engine, so I am now in need of a new family vehicle, but I do not know if I should go new or find a re-built old Ford 4x4, I am going to go and see about taking out a home equity loan because my...
  4. rsalter66

    Stopped by to say " Waz Up ! "

    Hey Guys, its been awhile, I have only been hanging out at FSB and my local site http://wnymudders.net as of late, sorry FTF :wasntme: so I figured I would stop by and tell you what I have been doing + thinking. well first off the 78 Bronco is doing fine, I haven't finished it yet :rotz: but...
  5. rsalter66

    I Must Be Out Of my Mind????

    I have not even finished my 78 Bronco project yetand I have already started planning another build out of all my left over parts? I was wondering what to do with all the stuff I have left and I decided to go ahead and build a truggy out of it, I am going to take my 250shorten the wheel base...
  6. rsalter66

    I made myself a SOFT TOP

    Well I made it fit my 78 Bronco. I found a used soft topper for a F150 with a 6.5 ' bed on craigslist for $50it was used but was never installed on a truck and eveything was there it was just sitting in this guys basement, for that price it was worth trying, it was made by...
  7. rsalter66

    What is your take on this???

    I have never heard of such a thing, maybe Dennis and the up north gang can shed some light on this for me? http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/car/748635372.html
  8. rsalter66

    My Creation

    Here is the Frankenstein's Monster I am currently putting together from parts of from my other trucksit has a mildly built 351W (yes a Windsor) I have a old McCulloch Super Charger for it and a 150 shot of Laughing Gas :rolling laugh: those will be put on at a later date, right now I just...
  9. rsalter66

    heres a nice 429 on CL

    http://buffalo.craigslist.org/pts/738556977.html sounds like a sweet motor?
  10. rsalter66

    What other 8 lug rims will fit?

    I need to stock up on some parts for a future project, I am thinking of taking the axles out from under my 76 F250 4x4 hi-boy and put them under my 78 Bronco, I got real good 15'' tires on the Bronk so I was thinking of making myself some 15'' 8 lug rims, what other makes of 8 lug truck will...
  11. rsalter66

    Howdy Solks, I mean Folks

    I've been a little busy and have not stopped by so I just wanted to say "Hey!" what are you guys building now that the nice weather is here? I bought a set of 44's for my 76 F250 and started re-grooving them, pulled the 78 Bronco out of hybernation to start back on that so I can swith trucks on...
  12. rsalter66

    how much do you think it worth (460)

    I am thinking about selling my 460, it was rebuilt before it sat up for a long time, it was froze up but I tore it down today and freed it up , it has a dual 4 highrise mani and ford aluminum valve covers, it still has the assembly lube on the cam shaft, I have a guy interested but we have been...
  13. rsalter66

    I got me a topper!!

    I went and picked up that original ford topper for my 76 f250 4x4 today for $50, cant beat that deal with a stick. it is missing one of the starburst emblems from one side so if anyone has any please let me know, it is in very good shape, needs a bit of work but not much, the gel coat is not...
  14. rsalter66

    Not much happening here??

    I sure hope some more post start popping up here soon?
  15. rsalter66

    What is the difference?

    I have a 78 F150 4x4 parts truck that I am thinking of pulling the coil spring / radius arm front suspension out of and putting that in my 76 F250 4x4 Hi-Boy to replace the leaf spring front suspension, I have already swapped in the 78's steering box because I blew the hydro assist ram now the...
  16. rsalter66

    how do I change ball joints on my 76 F250 4x4

    I need to get my front end right, it seems like I can see the tires leaning in at the top, plus I had to change all my steering to a 78 F150 4x4 set up so I need to align it too I will check it for play when I swap my tires around I have started wearing the front tires out so I need to do this...
  17. rsalter66

    I'm trying to put something together??

    On July 7th here in this great big/little city of Lockport NY they are having Country Night at the Monday night car show, so I am trying to put together a bunch of 4x4's and Old Fords + Fords in general to help Redneck up the place a bit, if any of you guys are anywhere's near here try to come...
  18. rsalter66

    anybody from the upstate NY area? Niagara County

    I am trying to get together a bunch of Fords for the July &th country night car show here in Lockport NY I would love to find a bunch of 73-79 4x4's? but anything will do, let me know if anyone is interested? you can look up Lockport Cruise Nights and its held at Ida Fritz Park. Thanks guys...Rick
  19. rsalter66

    Guess what I just found

    I was looking through craigslist and found a factory ford cap for $50 that will fit my 76 F250 4x4, I am waiting on a call back or a reply to the e-mail I sent, I am going after this hot and heavy, wish me luck...Rick :guns:
  20. rsalter66

    I just got a offer on my Big block

    I was on craigslist and saw a ad from someone wanting a ford big block 429-460 I was not planning on selling the one that I got but now I want to run propane so I figured what the heck I'll give the guy a call, he offered me $800 site unseen that is a offer I have a hard time refusing!!!
  21. rsalter66

    Running propane?

    I would like to learn about propane, I am thinking about setting something up for my 78 Bronco on either my 351w or my 460 with dual 4's I want it to be fast and have good torque but still be economical to drive, I am trying to build a multi purpose vehical?
  22. rsalter66

    Runnin on Pane??

    I noticed that Mil1ion mentioned running on propane, and I am giving this some thought and would like some more info on this. what kind of mileage can we get, should I do it to my 351W or my 460 with dual 4's? this will be going in my 78 Bronco that I am going to trick out, I would like it to be...
  23. rsalter66

    Well, I got my car back up

    As much as I love driving my truck! this stop and go driving in this small city I live in was killing me on gas! I spent well over $150 in 2 weeks! I have been on the go constantly, but still, I got my butt to work on the car and redid the brake system, it was time and it will make life a lot...
  24. rsalter66

    Barn Find!

    I answered a ad for some welding tanks yesterday, turns out it was a bunch of scrap tanks and metal in a old warehouse that this lady wants hauled off, it was her dads storage for all this stuff he hoarded, and the building is falling down, so I am waiting to hear if I got the gig or not but...
  25. rsalter66

    Has anyone built a Clevor?

    I cant get the idea out of my head, I know its old school, but thats what I like about it! any input on this
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    Well, I think plans just changed on my 78 Bronco build??

    I was just checking my local raceway to see when they start up for the season? and I see on the homepage that they are adding some mud drags and a mud bog pit! Hmmm? decisions decisions :headbang: what to do? do I build it for the family? or make it a all out mud runner?:hammer: a mud bogger...
  27. rsalter66

    what kinds of Alcohol can we run?

    What kinds of easily accessible alcohols can we add to our tanks, will it boost octane levels at all? I drive a 76 390 F250 4x4 as my DD could use all the help I can get if not alcohol what is a good addative
  28. rsalter66

    My Name is Rick, and I am ADDICTED to FORDS

    I just stopped by to say, my name is Rick and I am a FORDAHOLIC!! I'm a welder/fabricator, 42, Married to a wonderful woman who handles my addiction the best she can? and have three daughters whom I love more then my trucks,( pretty darn close anyways?) I live in upstate NY and I grew up a...
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