Howdy from the Prairie!
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Howdy from the Prairie!
Howdy all!
I found this site when researching how to resurrect a 1973 F-250 Custom 4x4 with a 360 and manual trans from the family ranch. I was promised that I could have it, but before I drag home another project I want to make sure it is at least roadworthy.
I've been wrenching on things most of my life and I prefer the older stuff compared to the newer stuff. We are going to sell our 2000 Chevy 4x4 and buy another engine/rebuild kit for the wife's 62 CJ-5. In addition to that I have a "Frankenjeep" that is a total project.
I'm hoping that I can resurrect the F-250 to replace the Chevy as our second truck to tow things, a hunting rig and a general knock around truck.besides, what would be cooler than a '73 3/4 ton pulling either one of our Jeeps on a trailer?
Cheers,
Oly
I found this site when researching how to resurrect a 1973 F-250 Custom 4x4 with a 360 and manual trans from the family ranch. I was promised that I could have it, but before I drag home another project I want to make sure it is at least roadworthy.
I've been wrenching on things most of my life and I prefer the older stuff compared to the newer stuff. We are going to sell our 2000 Chevy 4x4 and buy another engine/rebuild kit for the wife's 62 CJ-5. In addition to that I have a "Frankenjeep" that is a total project.
I'm hoping that I can resurrect the F-250 to replace the Chevy as our second truck to tow things, a hunting rig and a general knock around truck.besides, what would be cooler than a '73 3/4 ton pulling either one of our Jeeps on a trailer?
Cheers,
Oly
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Well shoot... thanks for the warm welcome and I got confused with the whole .net and .com thing... It was a long weekend!
I did correct it and just registered on the sister website, same name and I'll probably just copy the original post.
Cheers!
Oly
I did correct it and just registered on the sister website, same name and I'll probably just copy the original post.
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