CO684X4'S 68 4x4 shortbed project (updated 7-01-10)

RTG_RACING · Post by **RTG_RACING** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:10 am

The floor looks damn good. Looks like a great truck to restore.

FordTruck · Post by **FordTruck** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:44 am

How'd you lift the cab off with just two people?

CO684X4 · Post by **CO684X4** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:53 am

FordTruck wrote:How'd you lift the cab off with just two people?

I used my engine hoist. It wasnt to bad just would have been easier with a third person.

CO684X4 · Post by **CO684X4** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:22 pm

Just got back from the junk yard today. Picked up a fairly new 2.5" lift kit all complete for 20 bucks. Wasnt going to lift it but I couldnt pass up such a great deal. It came off a 72 bump.

mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:36 pm

Where in CO are you located?

CO684X4 · Post by **CO684X4** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:08 pm

mljjones67 wrote:Where in CO are you located?

I am in Colorado Springs

CO684X4 · Post by **CO684X4** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:21 pm

Well I finally got the engine, trans/tcase out today. The good news is it is actually a rebuilt 390 engine like the PO said it was. The little things they put on the freeze plugs after a rebuild are still there. Next step is to roll out the frame and power wash it. Then finish tearing the frame apart and get it ready for paint. Here are some pics of todays progress. Also a picture of How the Power steering box is mounted.

td · Post by td » Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:43 pm

even thou its a lot of work we all know your having fun with it. i often tell all my freind when we're talking about my truck or whatever projects they have going, that working on them is the most enjoyable part. i do enjoy looking at what you have acomplished when you put something back together, but there is nothing like the hands on experience during the process! ENJOY IT!

CO684X4 · Post by **CO684X4** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:50 pm

Im lovin it. It means more to me this way. When im at work tearing cars apart I wish I was working on the f100

CO684X4 · Post by **CO684X4** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:25 pm

Well I made the trip today picked up the new bed. Man is it in great shape. There is only minor surface rust on the bed floor. The bump seam is 100% rust free. Also bondo free. I was dreading fixing the old bed, but now problem solved. Just needs some sanding and paint. Here are some pics. more to come once I get the bed off the trailer.

mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:04 pm

Looking good. Nice bed you got there!!

I almost have that cab mount off. I broke my only good bit. Hopefully by the weekend I will have it off for you!

td · Post by td » Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:38 pm

great find! proud to hear you found you one.

CO684X4 · Post by **CO684X4** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:10 pm

It actually found me and I was glad to give it a new home. Told the Guy I bought it from about the site. He has three Bumps. Now its time to order some POR15 and keep the rust away.

CO684X4 · Post by **CO684X4** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:07 pm

More pics from the underside. Looks like somone sprayed some undercoat in the fender area. Wonder if this is what kept the rust at bay.

AK F100 · Post by **AK F100** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:13 pm

Great find. I wish my bed was in that good of shape.

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