Hi All,
Big Ford fan, own a 2004 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Explorer and the new addition to the family a 1971 Ford 100. Bought a few months back, drove a for a couple of months and then "WATER IN THE OIL". Started off with just replacing a head gasket and found out it was an 85 5.0 and with quite a bit of damage. Bent push rods to start. So what began as a lil project is now a MONSTER, I acquired a 71 long block to replace the 85 and I am trying to finish it up. I have made several rookie mistakes which I know I will pay for once I turn the key for the first time. I found this forum and hope to find guidance as well as help others not to make the same mistakes.
Rookie Mistakes :-)
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Welcome aboard, from Northern Ca. You'll get good info here. I'm sure your information will be helpful.
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
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AE-35
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from SoCal. Much success with your rebuild.1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Sky View Blue, Ranger XLT
1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, A/C, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (again, of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Wimbledon White & Sky View Blue, Ranger (almost twin brothers!)
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1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, A/C, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (again, of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Wimbledon White & Sky View Blue, Ranger (almost twin brothers!)
"One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do" - Henry Ford
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ddiaz 
It's a labor of love that for me has become expensive
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Welcome from North Carolina.
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from Texas! 
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From Montana! I've made a few rookie mistakes myself.-
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We have all made those mistakes, but have fun talking about them later. 
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ddiaz
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Thank you all and have already discovered the value this forum provides
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hi from nova scotia
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Here is a picture of my 71 Ford F100 Custom....the one I will have alot of questions about
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