Hey everyone. I'm Red. Just bought myself a '79 Ford F150 that runs for $500. It does need cosmetic work, but is free from rust, relatively dent-free and has a sweet dual exhaust system. I'd like to complete a rolling restoration on it and can't wait to dig into the process.
My brakes seem to either need brake fluid, or a new master cylinder as the pedal almost went to the floor this morning and I found it hard to stop. Needless to say I've parked it until I can get that taken care of.
I do have a question though and maybe I should post it somewhere else but...my wife and I currently live in an apartment complex, making it very difficult for me to do much work on my truck. I don't want to wait until our lease is up. Anyone have any suggestions on places that lease space out?
Thanks,
Red
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Hi Red and Welcome from Indiana...
I just posted a 79 F150 for parts in the classified section today, so if you need anything for yours, big or small, feel free to contact me.
Good Luck...Brian
I just posted a 79 F150 for parts in the classified section today, so if you need anything for yours, big or small, feel free to contact me.
Good Luck...Brian
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Welcome from North Carolina. 
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Thanks for the welcomes and Diamond, I'll check it out.
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from Georgia!Randy
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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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Red... from choo-choo town over and down here in TN. My 79' was in the family for some 8 years before I scrapped it out.
I remember having to drive to parts store parking lots to work on trucks before when I lived in an apartment once.
from choo-choo town over and down here in TN. My 79' was in the family for some 8 years before I scrapped it out.I remember having to drive to parts store parking lots to work on trucks before when I lived in an apartment once.
Jeff
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SOLD-71 F-350 dually flatbed, 302 / .030 over V-8 with a "baby"C-6, B & M truckshifter, Dana70/4.11 ratio, intermittent wipers, tilt steering, full LED lighting on the flat bed, and no stereo yet (this way I can hear the rattles to diagnose)! SOLD!
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Good idea on parts store parking lots! I have also found a storage unit that allows some auto repair so I'm gonna check that out.
Thanks,
Red
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