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[78F250SCCS]

Bronc/pickup.
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/ctd/1936447228.html

 

[LEB Ben]

Bronc/pickup.
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/ctd/1936447228.html

Not bad at all, I usually don't like those conversions...but I like that one. Still prefer tops though. With some good negotiation, I could see that thing going relatively quick. Only thing that would bother me is that block leaves no room for error being bored .060 out already.

 

[m78]

"2 " thick folder of receipts"

This makes it all worth while.

 

[Mil1ion]

I have a parts truck that is divine .

 

[m78]

I have a parts truck that is divine .

Have you got any of these clips ?

 

[Fordzilla80]

Not bad at all, I usually don't like those conversions...but I like that one. Still prefer tops though. With some good negotiation, I could see that thing going relatively quick. Only thing that would bother me is that block leaves no room for error being bored .060 out already.

Well, the post has been deleted by the author. Maybe Ben was right.

 

[78F250SCCS]

Man I got to find a hobby besides this computer. The kids are watching Camp Rock 2 for the fourth time so this is what I do to kill time, look throughout craigslist to see what I can't afford. Anyway heres a nice lookin shortbox. I thought free wheelers where hard to come by?
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1908360600.html

 

[Mil1ion]

Have you got any of these clips ?

Yes, The whole set for a Super Cab

 

[m78]

Yes, The whole set for a Super Cab

How many $ Dennis ?

 

[taxreliever]

The "market" bore this baby at almost $16k and she's still sitting on blocks.....yikes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110579057729&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[LEB Ben]

The "market" bore this baby at almost $16k and she's still sitting on blocks.....yikes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110579057729&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Can't see it at work...but on blocks and 16k, makes me think there was some behind the scenes work going on. I believe they call it phishing or something. Hell, I did it with my buddies 71 Monte Carlo...put it up the first time, I drove up the price to 8500...I ended up being the winning bidder. The following week, I was a dead beat buyer and the car was up for auction again, the car was sitting at 4k with 2 days to go...ended up selling for 10,500 that time around. Not a real ethical practice, but I was younger and more immature at the time. I also believe, if you get caught, you can be banned from ebay...dunno if it's a legal offense. So I say all that, because I'd be willing to bet, you'll be seeing that truck again.

 

[taxreliever]

Can't see it at work...but on blocks and 16k, makes me think there was some behind the scenes work going on. I believe they call it phishing or something. Hell, I did it with my buddies 71 Monte Carlo...put it up the first time, I drove up the price to 8500...I ended up being the winning bidder. The following week, I was a dead beat buyer and the car was up for auction again, the car was sitting at 4k with 2 days to go...ended up selling for 10,500 that time around. Not a real ethical practice, but I was younger and more immature at the time. I also believe, if you get caught, you can be banned from ebay...dunno if it's a legal offense. So I say all that, because I'd be willing to bet, you'll be seeing that truck again.

Here's the text:

In 2007 we commissioned East Coast Auto Works in Wilmington Massachusetts to begin work on this 1979 Ford F250. I will include the full project overview below for your review but to summarize; the intention was to create a unique blend of modern function to an under acknowledged period of American truck manufacturing. The funding for this project came to a halt with the collapse of the real estate and financial markets and we decided that resuming the project is simply too far in the future.

The investment to date is approximately $46,000 in parts and almost $18,000 in labor. These figures do not include the original purchase of the truck which was about $7000 in 2006. I have cataloged the parts below so you can get a clear picture of the commitment to quality. The truck and the parts have been stored inside and the engine has not been run other than testing done by Ford and East Coast Auto Works.



The truck is currently with the builder in Wilmington, Mass. We will be happy to coordinate inspection of the project.


Engine/Drivetrain

• 460 Ford Racing Engine (M-6007-F460FT)

o 550 Horsepower

o 545 ft/lbs Torque

• Holley 850 Double Pumper Carburetor www.holley.com

• March Performance Serpentine Pulley and Bracket System www.marchperf.com

• BeCool Aluminum Radiator with Cooling Module www.becool.com

• Hooker Headers 1 7/8”

• Exhaust

• MSD Distributor and Ignition Controller

• Detroit E-locker Differential Front and Rear

• Rebuilt 3Speed Transmission

• Yukon Bearings and ring and pinion in front and rear differential

• Torque Converter

• Additional Parts – Spark Plug Wire Looms, Spark Plug Wires, Ignition Coil, Belts, Starter, Oil Pan and Pick up, Fuel Pressure Regulator, Fuel Pressure Switch, Fuel Pump, Carburetor Spacer and Stud Kit, Fuel Line and Fittings, Gas tank and Sender, Spindle Studs. U-Joints



Chassis/Suspension

• 6” All Spring Suspension Lift

• King Shocks and Steering Stabilizer www.kingshocks.com

• Competition Engineering Crossmember kit

• Competition Engineering Axle Brackets

• Pro Comp Dual Shock Hoop

• Weld Velocity 8 Wheels Powder coated Black

• Pro Comp Tires 38.5x14.5 R20

• Additional Parts- rear upper spring plates, tubing and hiem joints for steering track and track joints, steel crossmember and brackets, sway bar bushings and bump stops



Body

• Bushwacker Fender Flares

• Custom Dump Bed

Additional Parts- Gas Pedal Set, Grille Shell, Grille Insert, Headlamps, Clear Corner Lenses, Headlamp Bezels, Fender Seal Set, Door Hinges, Doors, Plated Hardware, All Chassis hardware, Cab Mounts


Interior

• Autometer Gauges www.autometer.com

• Complete Vintage Air A/C System

• Power Windows System

• Power Door Locks and Remote

• Premium Leather Series National Truck Seats

o Contoured Cushions

o 7" Fore & Aft Slide

o Front Cushion Adjustment

o 6-23 Degree Recline

o Power Air Lumbar

o Rear Cushion Adjustment

o Chugger Snubber

o 6 Way Front Cushion Adjustment

o Power Cushion & Back Bolsters

o Base Shroud & Bellows

o Available in Hi-Back Only

o Improved Shoulder Support

o Better Lumbar Support

o Driver Friendly Controls

o Re-Engineered Base Genuine Leather Seat with Perforated Leather Inserts

Steering and Brakes

• Power Steering Pump

• Steering Box

• Steering Column

• Front Brake Pads, Rotors and Calipers

• Brake lines and fittings

• Tie-rods

• Plate all 4 Rotors

• Rear Disc Brake Conversion


AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP AND INGENUITY

Customized 1979 Ford F 250 Ranger

Goals:

To highlight, through the creation of a unique custom offering, one of America’s greatest artistic contributions to the automotive landscape: the American pick-up truck.

To elevate the functional American pick-up truck into the realms of: high art, refined American industrial design, and major automotive show caliber winners.

To use the platform of the Ford F 250 Ranger to showcase the best American aftermarket performance parts, engine technology, and utilitarian accessories

To foster an appreciation for the fully custom coach built work truck/4x4 by exhibiting the design, fabrication, and technical talents of Joe Letourneau and his team at East Coast Autoworks.

Inspiration:

In the history of the motorcar, the American Pick-Up truck is one of the greatest contributions to the automotive design cannon. Like Jazz, western movies, and rock and roll it is an art form which is uniquely American. The 1979 Ford F 250 represents one of the great examples of the American Pick-up throughout its evolution. However, like many factory built cars of its day there were deficiencies and short comings.

Mass production, low cost, poor quality, and aesthetic gimmickry prevail as the goals and end result of our society’s consumer and automotive product offerings. Yet there still exists a thriving and growing market niche of automotive parts and accessories designed and built in the tradition of America’s great industrial designers, craftsman, and manufacturers. The inspiration for this build was to showcase those products, on a platform as culturally, artistically, and functionally significant as the 1979 Ford F 250. Additionally, this allowed us to present a considered blend of cutting edge performance parts and accessories along with refined and improved legacy technology.

The Design Case:


The majority of custom pick-up truck builds that exist today are either: exact restorations to original factory specs, 1950’s slammed or hot rod style street conversions, or contemporary domestic or import trucks comprising an amalgam of bolt-on aftermarket kits, parts, and accessories. Builds from the 1970’s era are typically of average quality where the major focus is on the off road or mudding prowess or its “stance on main street”


The goal from a design/concept standpoint was to complete a build that melds the high quality and extreme attention detail found in major auto show winners in the resto mod category with the high performance characteristics found in top of the line custom offroad trucks and utilitarian work vehicles.


Functionality: lifted, shocks, dump bed, tires, significant wheels, winches, seats, air compressor, engine, sound deadening, e lockers in front and rear, dual steering stabilizer-ideal for farm work, cruising, offroading


Style-clean period correct gauges, engine turned aluminum al la the spirit of saint louis, bumpers, paint choice along with black to create military industrial theme, nickel plating on hardware, squared off masculine outsized American style as found on the 79 F 250, significant engine power with the distinct American V8 high horsepower sound and exhaust note.

 

[Mil1ion]

How many $ Dennis ?

I dunno.. $1 Million































or $1.00 each

 

[Ronzi]

Thats a big pile of parts for 16k.
I wish it was closer. I might of bought it.

 

[taxreliever]

71 F250 on Craigslist

Damn.....I wish this was closer....what do you guys/gals/whatever think about this one....


http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/cto/1942026756.html

 

[sinker1980]

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bar/1941202992.html

Here is one I found, what do you guys think?

 

[LEB Ben]

Damn.....I wish this was closer....what do you guys/gals/whatever think about this one....


http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/cto/1942026756.html

Looks clean, but again a 2wd. I can't vouch for originality seeing as I don't know facts on the bumpsides...but if I wanted it and an inspection checked out, I'd drive it.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bar/1941202992.html

Here is one I found, what do you guys think?

That looks like a good rig to flog the hell out of it. I must say, the economy must be doing better, because I see some of these asking prices raising...even in my area. 6 months ago, someone woulda been stoked to get 2250 for that...although winter time is around the corner.

 

[taxreliever]

Looks clean, but again a 2wd. I can't vouch for originality seeing as I don't know facts on the bumpsides...but if I wanted it and an inspection checked out, I'd drive it.

I didn't see anywhere in the ad where it was 2WD. How did you figure this?

 

[LEB Ben]

I didn't see anywhere in the ad where it was 2WD. How did you figure this?

Height for one...#2, didn't see a front drive shaft...#3, didn't see a front diff either.

 

[taxreliever]

Height for one...#2, didn't see a front drive shaft...#3, didn't see a front diff either.

OK, thanks. So, as with the last one I thought was good and you shot me down to reality when it wasn't 4wd, scratch this one. I need the 4WD for up here. I'm looking for a daily winter driver while my 77 is tuck nicely away, far from that salt and sand and rock chips and crap. Oh yeah, and I'm partial to the 73-77 models, but would consider anything prior to that as well.