Newbie from Dixon , Ca
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Newbie from Dixon , Ca
Hi everyone!
We ( my husband and I) have a 1970 F100 long bed that his dad bought brand new right here is Dixon. It was a pretty stripped down model ( that is how they did it back then....he just wanted a truck) One weird thing he did when he ordered it is had them put heavy duty leaf springs and 4:10 gears so he could carry some loads to his property in Georgetown...he should have just got a F250 huh?Makes is interesting on the highway, she is revved pretty high at 60! One of the next projects is to change those gears! We took out the 360 2bbl and had a 390 built to Mercury Marauder h/o specs with a 4bbl carb...much better! It has flowmaster exhaust, sounds great. We added power steering and factory a/c out of a 1971 F250 as well. It is a nice pickup, need some cosmetic work, has a few cancer spots but nothing too severe. I will download some pics soon! Thanks all!
We ( my husband and I) have a 1970 F100 long bed that his dad bought brand new right here is Dixon. It was a pretty stripped down model ( that is how they did it back then....he just wanted a truck) One weird thing he did when he ordered it is had them put heavy duty leaf springs and 4:10 gears so he could carry some loads to his property in Georgetown...he should have just got a F250 huh?Makes is interesting on the highway, she is revved pretty high at 60! One of the next projects is to change those gears! We took out the 360 2bbl and had a 390 built to Mercury Marauder h/o specs with a 4bbl carb...much better! It has flowmaster exhaust, sounds great. We added power steering and factory a/c out of a 1971 F250 as well. It is a nice pickup, need some cosmetic work, has a few cancer spots but nothing too severe. I will download some pics soon! Thanks all!
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First welcome from SoCal.
When you have a moment, please post some pictures of your bump and all the upgrades.
It really makes everyone's day to see it.
Regards
SoCalCraigster
When you have a moment, please post some pictures of your bump and all the upgrades.
It really makes everyone's day to see it.
Regards
SoCalCraigster
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1969 390 Ranger Long Bed
1969 390 Ranger Long Bed
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from SoCal
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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Welcome from Washinfton State! Sounds like you have a great start on your truck already.
Hi, I'm Nathan and I approved this message.
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Welcome aboard from Tehama County, Northern Ca.
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
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from Georgia!
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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.
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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.
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Welcome from North Carolina.
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from Texas!
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1967 f100 4x4
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welcome from calif
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Welcome from Northern Arizona...
Looking forward to your pictures
Stan
Looking forward to your pictures
Stan
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