My "Wintergreen" 71 F100 SB Sport Custom - More pics added

[72sportc]

After being forced into early retirement due to the quad bypass thing, I spent the next couple years restoring a truck that I have owned for a long time. Other than the replacement of floor pans, body mounts, and Imron paint job, all the work was done in my home shop with my son's help. I have made many upgrades to the truck which include disc brakes, hydroboost brakes and steering, AOD transmission, mustang gas tank, tilt steering column, 3pt seat belts, with new or rebuilt parts. I was not sure about the color when I picked it, but after attending several cruise nights, I had a lot of good comments on my choice. I have driven this truck almost a thousand miles since completion, with no problems. I have gotten many questions when filling the tank at the rear of the bed.

062.jpg

SDC11547.jpg

SDC12268.jpg

[72sportc]

More Pictures-

SDC12060.jpg

SDC12270.jpg

SDC12184.jpg

[72sportc]

More Pictures

SDC12274.jpg

SDC12274c (600 x 338).jpg

SDC12274a (600 x 338).jpg

[72sportc]

Toyotas have to stay outside when you have three Ford trucks in a two car garage.

SDC11757.jpg

[basketcase0302]

Congrats on a successfully well done restoration!

[fomocoguy]

Very nice! How does the AOD behave behind the inliner?

[72sportc]

Thanks guys. The AOD works just great. I used newer style cable linkages for the shifter (which made it smoother shifting) and the kickdown cable to the carburator. It took a little testing to get the shift points right, but now works very good and downshifts as soon as the pedal is pushed down. At highway speed, there is a noticeable difference in RPM when going into or out of OD. The nice part about the cable shift is that there is no "clunk" when shifting the selector lever. Mike.

[FoPAR]

Looks awesome, great job

[fomocoguy]

Thanks guys. The AOD works just great. I used newer style cable linkages for the shifter (which made it smoother shifting) and the kickdown cable to the carburator. It took a little testing to get the shift points right, but now works very good and downshifts as soon as the pedal is pushed down. At highway speed, there is a noticeable difference in RPM when going into or out of OD. The nice part about the cable shift is that there is no "clunk" when shifting the selector lever. Mike.

Cool stuff. One day when I have tons of disposable cash I'd like to have a stout AOD built that would handle the heft of my crew.

[couchcuts]

wow, great work...

[basshound71]

Nice work. Love it, my grandpa had one the same color when I was a little kid. His was a long bed though.

[69FLATBED]

Wow, nice looking build!

[72sportc]

More pictures

090.jpg

124.jpg

After rebuild.jpg

[72sportc]

More

New prop valve, lines, & fittings.jpg

SDC11750.jpg

SDC11816.jpg

[72sportc]

All for now-

SDC12043.jpg

SDC12058.jpg

SDC12102.jpg