1971 F350 Flatbed build...slowly
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Alstoyz
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Re: 1971 F350 Flatbed build...slowly
1970 F-100 SWB Tubbed
1971 F-350 4X4 (traded for 71 crewcab)
1971 F-250 Crew-Cab Dually
1972 F-100 SWB 4X4
1972 F-350 Crew-Cab 4X4 Dually
2001 F-350 Crew-Cab Short Bed 4X4 Dually
1971 F-350 4X4 (traded for 71 crewcab)
1971 F-250 Crew-Cab Dually
1972 F-100 SWB 4X4
1972 F-350 Crew-Cab 4X4 Dually
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Re: 1971 F350 Flatbed build...slowly
It's awesome to take 40+ years of 'stuff' off and clean it up! It looks like a whole new truck! Good find!
Patrick
'56 F100; Must.II IFS, 351W bored & stroked to 395c.i. 470hp/483ft-lbs., AOD, 4-link coilover 9" w/ 3.89's
'69 F100; 390, C6, Dana 60 w/ 4.10's
'70 F100; 'new' and latest project soon to have a built 390/C6 and 3.50 gears
To see more of my F100's: http://www.cardomain.com/id/lowfat56
'56 F100; Must.II IFS, 351W bored & stroked to 395c.i. 470hp/483ft-lbs., AOD, 4-link coilover 9" w/ 3.89's
'69 F100; 390, C6, Dana 60 w/ 4.10's
'70 F100; 'new' and latest project soon to have a built 390/C6 and 3.50 gears
To see more of my F100's: http://www.cardomain.com/id/lowfat56
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LANCE65
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Ok, just got back from the scrap yard and made $175 from the utility bed. 
So now the truck cost me $425! I still plan on selling the vice and the tools that were left in it...and the diesel auxilary tank. I "MAY" be close to breaking even!. 
So now the truck cost me $425! I still plan on selling the vice and the tools that were left in it...and the diesel auxilary tank. I "MAY" be close to breaking even!. 2015 Camaro-2001 GMC Safari-1984 F250 6.9/T19 2wd-1974 Dodge D100 short fleetside~ 72 wife ~ late model kids, a Chocolate Lab named Coco and a white rabbit named Marshmallow...now I need a ferret named Graham and I will have S'mroes!!!..
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Re: 1971 F350 Flatbed build...slowly
Looking good. Nice to see another dually. If you dont have any luck with one piece wheels. I have a set of one piece that will fit and are 16.5. I am no where close to you though. keep up the work.
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1968 F350
1958 F100 Great Grandfathers Last Truck
1954 F100 Dad's First Truck
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LANCE65
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no pics, but I ordered my true roller timing set from Summit came yesterday . I test fit it and there seems to be quite a bit of slack in it. It's been a VERY long time since I had an FE apart,so maybe it's all good. I still have to get the radiator rodded/rebuilt, and new upper/lower hoses and rebuild carb.
. I test fit it and there seems to be quite a bit of slack in it. It's been a VERY long time since I had an FE apart,so maybe it's all good. I still have to get the radiator rodded/rebuilt, and new upper/lower hoses and rebuild carb.2015 Camaro-2001 GMC Safari-1984 F250 6.9/T19 2wd-1974 Dodge D100 short fleetside~ 72 wife ~ late model kids, a Chocolate Lab named Coco and a white rabbit named Marshmallow...now I need a ferret named Graham and I will have S'mroes!!!..
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Re: 1971 F350 Flatbed build...slowly
Looks good now that all that "stuff" is off the bed. Great work!
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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LANCE65
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Re: 1971 F350 Flatbed build...slowly
finally got around to cleaning the 20+ yrs of dirt on the inside....1 VERY small rust hole in the floor..passenger side,other than that, it's in GREAT shape....
2015 Camaro-2001 GMC Safari-1984 F250 6.9/T19 2wd-1974 Dodge D100 short fleetside~ 72 wife ~ late model kids, a Chocolate Lab named Coco and a white rabbit named Marshmallow...now I need a ferret named Graham and I will have S'mroes!!!..
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LANCE65
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started polishing all the chrome and paint on the dash!
The dashes in these trucks have a LOT of style! I love this Seafoam Green.
The dashes in these trucks have a LOT of style! I love this Seafoam Green.
2015 Camaro-2001 GMC Safari-1984 F250 6.9/T19 2wd-1974 Dodge D100 short fleetside~ 72 wife ~ late model kids, a Chocolate Lab named Coco and a white rabbit named Marshmallow...now I need a ferret named Graham and I will have S'mroes!!!..
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F100builder
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Re: 1971 F350 Flatbed build...slowly
Lookin' good! I'm a fan of the original factory colors myself. I like the retro look I guess? But, with modern components or upgrades. That's why I chose boxwood green for my '70...I can't wait to start spraying!
I'm a fan of the original factory colors myself. I like the retro look I guess? But, with modern components or upgrades. That's why I chose boxwood green for my '70...I can't wait to start spraying!Patrick
'56 F100; Must.II IFS, 351W bored & stroked to 395c.i. 470hp/483ft-lbs., AOD, 4-link coilover 9" w/ 3.89's
'69 F100; 390, C6, Dana 60 w/ 4.10's
'70 F100; 'new' and latest project soon to have a built 390/C6 and 3.50 gears
To see more of my F100's: http://www.cardomain.com/id/lowfat56
'56 F100; Must.II IFS, 351W bored & stroked to 395c.i. 470hp/483ft-lbs., AOD, 4-link coilover 9" w/ 3.89's
'69 F100; 390, C6, Dana 60 w/ 4.10's
'70 F100; 'new' and latest project soon to have a built 390/C6 and 3.50 gears
To see more of my F100's: http://www.cardomain.com/id/lowfat56
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Heirloom
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Re: 1971 F350 Flatbed build...slowly
~Heirloom
'68 F250 360, 4 spd Project Thread!
Plans are for a stout 400, C6, 3.54 gears, 33" BFG AT's, bucket seats and custom console. Final assembly, nearing start up...
"Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not."
~ Thomas Jefferson
"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
~ Abraham Lincoln
'68 F250 360, 4 spd Project Thread!
Plans are for a stout 400, C6, 3.54 gears, 33" BFG AT's, bucket seats and custom console. Final assembly, nearing start up...
"Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not."
~ Thomas Jefferson
"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
~ Abraham Lincoln
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popeyes71
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Re: 1971 F350 Flatbed build...slowly
I know for myself, I was anxious to pull up the floor mat when I got my truck . I wanted to see if I could find some old change but I was very courious about the condition of the floor pans. Looks like your floor pans are in pretty good shape.
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LANCE65
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well guys, it all came to an end the other day. We had a couple of bombs dropped on us, first my wife is losing her medical insurance(boss decided he no longer wants to provide insurance to his employees) which really sucks because we have a SEVERELY disabled 5 yr old child, then second....my wife talks to B of A about our home loan(we are in Chapter 13 BK-5yr plan to pay back our creditors about 12% of what we owe.....at the time of our case hearing our house payment became $1416mo.....)but B of A told my wife they are just waiting for our BK to be discharged and they are going to take our house.... 
! They said we have been $320mo behind for the past 3.5 yrs! So we are planning on converting from a 13 to a 7 and walking away from everything....besides, the house in $200,000 UPSIDE DOWN! So I had to sell the F350...will be selling my BBQ business and my Spirit of 76 Chevy truck. 
! They said we have been $320mo behind for the past 3.5 yrs! So we are planning on converting from a 13 to a 7 and walking away from everything....besides, the house in $200,000 UPSIDE DOWN! So I had to sell the F350...will be selling my BBQ business and my Spirit of 76 Chevy truck. 2015 Camaro-2001 GMC Safari-1984 F250 6.9/T19 2wd-1974 Dodge D100 short fleetside~ 72 wife ~ late model kids, a Chocolate Lab named Coco and a white rabbit named Marshmallow...now I need a ferret named Graham and I will have S'mroes!!!..
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So sorry.....~Heirloom
'68 F250 360, 4 spd Project Thread!
Plans are for a stout 400, C6, 3.54 gears, 33" BFG AT's, bucket seats and custom console. Final assembly, nearing start up...
"Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not."
~ Thomas Jefferson
"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
~ Abraham Lincoln
'68 F250 360, 4 spd Project Thread!
Plans are for a stout 400, C6, 3.54 gears, 33" BFG AT's, bucket seats and custom console. Final assembly, nearing start up...
"Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not."
~ Thomas Jefferson
"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
~ Abraham Lincoln
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KnockKnock
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Re: 1971 F350 Flatbed build...slowly
I hate to hear of situations like this. I've just barely skimmed by in a bad situation myself, and had to move from a house to a 1br apt. and sell my '07 Effie just to make it to where I am, and all I have to worry about is little ole' me. It seems that times are tough all over right now, but I'll keep you in my prayers in hopes that you stay optimistic about the future - there's always a brighter day ahead.
A GM-convert that doesn't believe in bail-outs.