1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

[sopikp1]

Manny, the intake a an Edelbrock Performer RPM. The springs are stock FoMoCo, just powdercoated to look like new.

[Manny]

Cool stuff it looks great just waiting to see more of what you got going.

[71PA_Highboy]

Looks waaaayyyy too familiar..

[sopikp1]

Update with some pics, I've received quite a few more parts back from the powder coating guys here in Papillion. Dana 24, NP 435, and lots of misc. steering parts, drive shafts, and engine parts are now complete. I'm still waiting on some bolts to get back from the plating company to continue the build.

I also have received my complete power steering assembly, I think we will mock that up today to see how everything fits. With any luck, the engine, and transmission will be set next weekend.

One question for any of you - do you know where I can get the driveshaft 'wipers' or round gaskets that hold back the grease near the end of the yoke? Having a hard time finding these, and we split a few getting them off for the powder coating.

Enjoy the pics...

[sopikp1]

More pics...

[sopikp1]

Any input or advice is appreciated.

[sopikp1]

And a few more...

[robroy]

Good day Sopikp1,

All of the parts are looking very sharp, but I especially love those orange driveline components. Looks like you're definitely going "all out!" I'm enjoying these photos a lot; thank you.

Robroy

[Manny]

I am officially jealous now. wow this is going to be one AMAZING highboy when it is finished. The wiper seals might be found at a specialty shop Got two here in atlanta ga dealt with both, and they are some great places.

Atlanta gear and axle
http://www.atlantagearandaxle.com/

Atlanta powertrain (Does nothing but PTO ond driveshafts Try these guys first..)
http://www.atlantapowertrain.com/
404 361 2818

Now if you would tell us a little more bout that steering mount or at least show lots of your great pictures!!!! Loving watching this thread!!

[sargentrs]

Great work! Looking good!

[sopikp1]

Thanks guys for the posts, I appreciate your input. Should have some more assembly pics, including the steering gear pics soon.

Kevyn

[Doug Comer]

Any more info on the steering swap? Looks like your using a 2wd box? Did you fab the adapter or buy it?

[sopikp1]

Guys, I bought the steering assembly from benchwork steering in Scottsdale and had it shipped up here to NE. They sell a complete kit and seem to be very thorough with quality parts and good service. I'm not that good to build this and fabricate it myself. They include everything you need. I'll know more when it's all installed.

Thanks for all the posts. I will update more pictures ASAP.

[Manny]

Guys, I bought the steering assembly from benchwork steering in Scottsdale and had it shipped up here to NE. They sell a complete kit and seem to be very thorough with quality parts and good service. I'm not that good to build this and fabricate it myself. They include everything you need. I'll know more when it's all installed.

Thanks for all the posts. I will update more pictures ASAP.

Looked at the site kinda pricey but appears to be a very nice kit. Still think i am going with the 78 f-250 box slid back into the crossmember. But neat to see something different. Really nice.

[Manny]

QUESTION Transforce Ht tires right???