Just found this site and it looks like a winner. I just purchased a fixer upper F100 and am looking forward to learning from the masters that seem to be all over this forum. Thanks for having me
71 F100 newbie
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whodat71F100
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71 F100 newbie
Hey everyone,
Just found this site and it looks like a winner. I just purchased a fixer upper F100 and am looking forward to learning from the masters that seem to be all over this forum. Thanks for having me
Just found this site and it looks like a winner. I just purchased a fixer upper F100 and am looking forward to learning from the masters that seem to be all over this forum. Thanks for having me
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MrMajestyk
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forrestbump
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from SoCal. Glad you've joined.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!)
"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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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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whodat71F100
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Re: 71 F100 newbie
thx for the warm welcome!
My first mission is changing the rear end gears. I have no idea what is in the pumpkin but my truck screams at 50 mph. My options are to buy a rear end/gears or accept a friends offer of a 2.75 rear end. Most of my driving is highway and I don't pull much, but would like the option to if the need arises. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks...love this place. Still getting used to the format so please excuse my ignorance.
My first mission is changing the rear end gears. I have no idea what is in the pumpkin but my truck screams at 50 mph. My options are to buy a rear end/gears or accept a friends offer of a 2.75 rear end. Most of my driving is highway and I don't pull much, but would like the option to if the need arises. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks...love this place. Still getting used to the format so please excuse my ignorance.
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fireguywtc
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from Texas! Bill
1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
1970 F-250 4x4 highboy ranger 390 V8, 4spd
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MrMajestyk
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Mine would be build the truck for what 90 % of it's use would bewhodat71F100 wrote: Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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whodat71F100
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Wow, Texas...howdy neighbor! I'm near New Orleans.fireguywtc wrote:
I'm an HVAC mechanic by trade and consider myself extremely mechanically inclined, but have never done any auto mechanic type work. So my questions will probably seem pretty darn dumb to everyone on this site.
Thanks again for the welcome, I've read a few threads and realized how far out of my league I was, but also felt a sense of security knowing that I'm in the company of the equivalent of Chess Grandmasters of Ford trucks. You guys rock!
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whodat71F100
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Thanks...and that would be highway...is a 2.75 rear end gear realistic? I know it's a dumb question...but I really don't know.MrMajestyk wrote:Mine would be build the truck for what 90 % of it's use would bewhodat71F100 wrote: Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Welcome aboard from Northern Ca.It should work for light towing. Tall gears for a bump, but it would cruise the hwy real good. What does it have under the hood?
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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.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
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Welcome from North Carolina.
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Welcome from North Alabama! No question is stupid, otherwise this forum wouldn't exist. Have fun with your '71, and get some photo's posted up!
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4th Owner
300 I-6
Front Disc Brakes
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from waco