DNFXDLI's 79 F150 Build Part1

[DNFXDLI]

Tried cutting an X and then using a good sized cold chisel. Went much faster, but still a PITA. Stripped the doors today as well. Picked up a bunch of stuff for the truck, including an ignition switch from Dennis Carpenter....and for the record, it is a Ford part.

Last crossmember before the box comes off:

Lots of factory stuff still on it:

Window felts were dated 1978....Regulator and windows out:

Doors are completely stripped ready for the body shop:

Managed to get both woodgrain panels off without breaking any of the mounting tabs:

Going to hang on to the old door panels so I can drill the new ones out correctly:

Stuff I picked up on eBay...all Ford:

Inner fender:

Sockets, Headlight mounting nut, ignition bezel, turn signal switch, door and ignition lock cylinders, Int. wiper control, lit ashtray, under dash lights, radio bracket, cruise control chain guide, AC/heat/cool valve, heater/AC fan:

Hub actuators, ignition switch, headlight switch, headlight/turn signal wiring harness:

Cruise control servo, transfer case boot, WW motor, power steering hose, steering coupler, tailight:

Tailgate emblem:

 

[Ridgerunner]

Looking good Duncan... So your wife gave you one of these?

 

[DNFXDLI]

Looking good Duncan... So your wife gave you one of these?

No..asked why the grille shell wasn't here!

 

[Ridgerunner]

No..asked why the grille shell wasn't here!

Must be slow getting there?

 

[DNFXDLI]

Must be slow getting there?

No...Just got it this week, wasn't scheduled to be shipped until Thursday. I wanted to stay on top of the orders in case there were problems. There is a pile more stuff in transit as well.

 

[Fordzilla80]

Good deal Duncan!

Looks like your woodgrain stuffs is held onto the door panel just like mine. Are you using NOS replacement door panels?

 

[DNFXDLI]

Good deal Duncan!

Looks like your woodgrain stuffs is held onto the door panel just like mine. Are you using NOS replacement door panels?

If I can find them, yes...if not, DC.
I also forgot to mention I got an NOS rad support as well...the guy that had this one had a 14 gauge steel plate welded to the rad support to support a transmission cooler, I figured it would be easier just to get a new one instead of dicking around trying to remove the weld.

 

[LEB Ben]

Looking great Duncan. Parts are cool, but NOS parts are cooler.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Thanks Ben!, I sure want to get the sheetmetal out of the garage soon!

 

[m78]

Duncan , are you going with the original color ?

 

[TexasRho83]

Progress Progress Progress.... can't wait to see this thing come together - Great going Duncan

 

[DNFXDLI]

Duncan , are you going with the original color ?

Yes I am..I like blue.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Progress Progress Progress.... can't wait to see this thing come together - Great going Duncan

Thanks Charles!

 

[DNFXDLI]

Got the tailgate off and latch out, took the splashshields out of the wheelwells, trim off, hood stripped down, all heatshields off....should be in the body shop within 2 weeks.

 

[LEB Ben]

Dunno why...but pulling the tailgate stuff has always been one of the biggest PITA for m. Relatively simple, but big fat hands and a big fat head tend to impede easy use in tight spaces.

 

[DNFXDLI]

A bit more progress, not looking like I will get it in to the bodyshop when I wanted...no biggie, it will get done. Slid the box up on the frame to get access to the rear axle etc. Got the shocks off and will pull the brakes tomorrow. Should have the rear end/springs off as well.

 

[LEB Ben]

^^^I can't get over the awesome condition of everything on that truck. Hell, you have less dirt than most guys have rust.

 

[DNFXDLI]

^^^I can't get over the awesome condition of everything on that truck. Hell, you have less dirt than most guys have rust.

Thanks Ben!

 

[m78]

All that dust looks like mine. I can look up under the bed side , bang on it and I get a face full.

 

[DNFXDLI]

All that dust looks like mine. I can look up under the bed side , bang on it and I get a face full.

I can't begin to tell you how many times that has already happened!