Took my truck apart (pics added)

[71 LONG BED]

Maybe I'll use mine for the tree also. The wreath sounds cool. Take pics...

[cooltoolguy]

steve, I have a disk conversion for that truck from a 77, most of the stuff should be used as cores tho, MC, Calipers, Booster, just for safety. if your interested just let me know. steve BTW looking good.

[4x4x4crewcab]

Great Job And its always nice to have friends/neighbors who can assist with the big jobs. I know I wouldn't have even been close to done without the help I recieved from friends/family. Keep up the good work and it will be back on the road in no time.
P.S. Watch that time alone with Mrs. Flatbed or it may cause the same conditions that Keith and a few others encountered (the 67 syndrome).
P.S. Factory flatbed? does it have the "FORD" in the back middle? I have a brochure around here somewhere having info on those beds.

[FLATBEDFORD]

P.S. Factory flatbed? does it have the "FORD" in the back middle? I have a brochure around here somewhere having info on those beds.

Yes. Check my gallery. I know the older ones have "FORD" in script. Probably makes mine less desirable. Thats OK.

[FLATBEDFORD]

steve, I have a disk conversion for that truck from a 77, most of the stuff should be used as cores tho, MC, Calipers, Booster, just for safety. if your interested just let me know. steve BTW looking good.

Thanks, PM sent.

[FLATBEDFORD]

Some progress today. The welder came over and burned out the broken bolt. He burned about a 3/16 hole. I drilled it to 5/16 and cut threads with a tap. Now I just need new bolts, and I'll have it together tommorrow if the weather's OK. The right floorpan is in, just needs a little touch up work. Depending on the weather, I might get started on the driver's side tomorrow too.

[FLATBEDFORD]

Pics of the drivers side before.

[71 LONG BED]

Thanks for the pics Steve. It looks like it's coming along well. I still can't wait until spring to see it.

[dcbullet]

Some progress today. The welder came over and burned out the broken bolt. He burned about a 3/16 hole. I drilled it to 5/16 and cut threads with a tap. Now I just need new bolts, and I'll have it together tommorrow if the weather's OK. The right floorpan is in, just needs a little touch up work. Depending on the weather, I might get started on the driver's side tomorrow too.

Holy cow what a pain in the butt. I have gotten all my bolts to move except that same one you broke and the one directly beside it.

[FLATBEDFORD]

New manifold installed today. No leaks!! I worked in the rain just so I couold be done, atleast with one part of the project.

[71 LONG BED]

Good job!! I know you were kind of bummed when it broke. Glad it is finally fixed without too much trouble. You gotta finish so you can drive it to the junkyard with me!

[FLATBEDFORD]

My friend finished the pass side floor and cab mount Sunday. We realized the driver's side should get a new pan and mount to do it right. I'm gonna put a couple quick patches on it to keep the water out and do that come summer when I have more time. We should have the truck together this week.
I can't tell you how thankful I am that my neighbor/friend was around to help me and to work on it when I wasn't even around. I think Santa will bring him something for me.
Pictures coming soon.

[69F110]

Steve...looking good! Keep the updates coming...
Thanks!

[FLATBEDFORD]

Here's pics of my buddy's excellent work. To bad It's gonna be under the floor mat.

[FLATBEDFORD]

I did a real hack job on the driver's side just to close it up 'til spring. I haven't done any welding in a few years. I'm gonna need some more practice.