71 super custom

[Beach66Bum]

^^What Ken said,

 

[tripped38]

Thanks guys. I found a replacement master cylinder. 1980 f150 2wd was a direct replacement.

I'm not sure what exactly is needed for ac. There is a complete unit under the dash. And the compressor has been repainted. There is no belt on it however. I am assuming I will need to update it to modern coolant as well.

The truck has no heater core in it. I am going to have to figure that out and get something in it it just for the defrost ability.

The truck stops well. Seems to have plenty of power. All in all a good base for a fun truck. Nothing crazy planned. Just want to make it reliable and continue to play with it.

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[tripped38]

Been driving the truck for the past few days. Loving it. Runs good. Getting a fuel smell in the cab that needs to be addressed. Found out that the steering box is leaking. So I need to either rebuild that or replace. Stops and acceleration is good though. The full length headers to cherry bombs is a bit much. I need to figure out how to get the exhaust out farther. It just ends 6 inches behind the cab.

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[cbaker65]

Been driving the truck for the past few days. Loving it. Runs good. Getting a fuel smell in the cab that needs to be addressed. Found out that the steering box is leaking. So I need to either rebuild that or replace. Stops and acceleration is good though. The full length headers to cherry bombs is a bit much. I need to figure out how to get the exhaust out farther. It just ends 6 inches behind the cab.

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Nice!

Lol...I got the smell too!

I been puting mine off because Im thinking on pulling the tank out,an
installing a new under the bed...But might just buy a new filler tube..

 

[tripped38]

Thanks! I'm starting to do research on the fuel tank to under the bed.

Changed the oil in it. Made a big difference in oil pressure. Still battling a leaking steering box. Was hoping the leak stop for a steering system would get it to stop but no luck. On the hunt for a steering box.

Also used it to take the dirt bike out to a little trail for some seat time.

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[tripped38]

Winter came and it has been driven much. When it's cold the trans is slipping some. Once it's warm it seems fine. I go back and forth between keeping it and selling it.

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[Fellro]

Sounds like hard seals, comes with age.

 

[cbaker65]

Nice truck to keep around!...

I got up this morning an did some brake work on mine ,
It was a real enjoyment to spend some quality time on it!...

 

[tripped38]

The trans is going to be rebuilt at some point. If I keep it fresh trans and new glass will happen. Tomorrow I will probably drive it and remember how much I love it

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[Jasperrc]

Yeah, I just get a big grin driving ours. Love that truck

 

[tripped38]

Alright guys. I need a power steering box. I can't find one anywhere. Orielley's and the like say they can't get one. Any suggestions with out coughing up gobs and gobs of green backs

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[DNFXDLI]

You might want to consider contacting Red Head

 

[tripped38]

Who is Red Head?

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[DNFXDLI]

Red Head steering...I'd post a link but I am using a tablet which is a PITA..do a net search

 

[tripped38]

Ten four! Thanks!

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[Fellro]

Even Rock Auto says to send it in and they will have a vendor rebuild it...

 

[tripped38]

Yeah. That's what I am learning. Looks like I may look into a crown vic swap. Not sure what to do at this point. For now I will just keep filling the fluids

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[Fellro]

Is it only leaking, but works fine otherwise? Might be able to change out the seal and be fine.

Did a little looking, and that same box was carried over up to 79. Still just as hard to find a reman box, but makes the year range to get used from a lot easier.

 

[tripped38]

Yes. I'm considering that as well. It needs a trans and steering box. And a windshield. So. It is just a matter of money

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[tripped38]

Does anyone know if newer steering boxes are a direct swap? For the cost of a new or rebuilt box I could be most of the way into a crown vic swap. Just weighing my options

I just Reread an earlier post. All the way through 79! Thanks guys
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