hello from SC
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magpede
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hello from SC
Hey guys just wanted to give a quick hello. I just recently picked up a 1971 and 1972 f350 (had to buy both or no deal) and hopefully will have one back roadworthy here shortly. I've been wanting me a 70's model ford truck for a good while now and the price was definitely right on these. I'm trying to find some info regarding towing capacity for both of em but am coming up empty. if anyone could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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crazyhorse
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Re: hello from SC
Mr Magpede, Welcome to the best site period.
Pull up a chair and stay awhile.
Hope you enjoy it here.
Can't help you on the towing but I'm sure others
will shortly.
Good luck.
Pull up a chair and stay awhile.
Hope you enjoy it here.
Can't help you on the towing but I'm sure others
will shortly.
Good luck.
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fireguywtc
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Re: hello from SC
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
2012 F-350 PSD FX4 LWB CC lariat, white
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"If you want to judge a person's true character, give them power."
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
2012 F-350 PSD FX4 LWB CC lariat, white
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"If you want to judge a person's true character, give them power."
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1970FordTK
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Re: hello from SC
Welcome from North Carolina. 
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TNIceWolf
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Re: hello from SC
Welcome to the site!
Try posting up some questions in the specific forums concerning the actual engine .....trans....differential.....and suspension for each vehicle. Quite a few DRW fans on here.
Try posting up some questions in the specific forums concerning the actual engine .....trans....differential.....and suspension for each vehicle. Quite a few DRW fans on here.
Find 'em....Buy 'em....Fix 'em.....Drive 'em....Love 'em
HHC 4/67AR.... Bandits.....88-92
Presently in the stable
1969 Ford F-350 DRW
1989 Chevy S-10 Tahoe ( It gets me to work and back and fetches parts and groceries)
1981 Buick Regal ( My deceased uncles last project/driver....renamed project Regal Eagle to be finished in his honor)
1990 Ford F-150 ( Miss Yvonnes Daily Driver )
My F-350 project http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=41744
HHC 4/67AR.... Bandits.....88-92
Presently in the stable
1969 Ford F-350 DRW
1989 Chevy S-10 Tahoe ( It gets me to work and back and fetches parts and groceries)
1981 Buick Regal ( My deceased uncles last project/driver....renamed project Regal Eagle to be finished in his honor)
1990 Ford F-150 ( Miss Yvonnes Daily Driver )
My F-350 project http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=41744
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Mancar1
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Re: hello from SC
Welcome from Northern Ca
May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
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
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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magpede
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Re: hello from SC
Thanks for the advice. Trying to decide if my question should go in suspension or drivetrain...
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basketcase0302
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Re: hello from SC
magpede,
from choo-choo town to the wicked/left-handed/odd balled/red-headed stepchild world of 70's DRW Ford truck owners! 
I think there were maybe three of us left in the world at my last count! Naw...there's probably about 20-30 of us here now with the old duallys.
My poor old dually was used to haul cars down to Florida, (from Tennessee) the last 10 years before I got it-one on the then 8' X 12' flat bed and the second on a trailer. 
You'll probably want to start here by finding your vin(s):
http://www.fordification.com/tech/vin_find.htm
And then maybe go here to decode your vin(s):
http://www.fordification.com/tech/VIN71.htm
This should help you get started.
from choo-choo town to the wicked/left-handed/odd balled/red-headed stepchild world of 70's DRW Ford truck owners! I think there were maybe three of us left in the world at my last count! Naw...there's probably about 20-30 of us here now with the old duallys.
My poor old dually was used to haul cars down to Florida, (from Tennessee) the last 10 years before I got it-one on the then 8' X 12' flat bed and the second on a trailer. You'll probably want to start here by finding your vin(s):
http://www.fordification.com/tech/vin_find.htm
And then maybe go here to decode your vin(s):
http://www.fordification.com/tech/VIN71.htm
This should help you get started.
Jeff
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=46251
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!
Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
2008 Ford Escape 4 x 4
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=46251
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!
Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
2008 Ford Escape 4 x 4
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magpede
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Re: hello from SC
I located and decoded my vin as best I could with those....the door tag on the 71 isn't correct so I can't look up much on it. The 72 is a 159" wb cab and chassis model with a 360, np435, 4.10 gearing and 10,000lb gvwr. The 71 should have been a pickup, but it's got a dump bed and dually axle now. The guy I got em from said it has a chevy rear end but idk about all that...looks like a dana 70B...tag is gone however so idk what gearing.
I forgot to mention...reason rear end was changed in the 71 was for higher gearing/better mileage...also the 360 in it has been swapped out for a 390. I'm going buy the number stamped on the frame.
I forgot to mention...reason rear end was changed in the 71 was for higher gearing/better mileage...also the 360 in it has been swapped out for a 390. I'm going buy the number stamped on the frame.
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Diamond N
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Re: hello from SC
Welcome from Indiana...
68 F-250
79 F-150 4x4 (parting out)
79 Bronco (parting out)
79 F-150 4x4 (parting out)
79 Bronco (parting out)
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wndsofchng06
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Welcome from Charlotte, NC
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sargentrs
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Re: hello from SC
Not sure about the actual specs but, if my F100/302/3.03 is any indication, I'd say if you can throw a chain around a decent sized mountain, it'll pull it across the country without breaking a sweat.
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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popeyes71
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Re: hello from SC
One more welcome from California!
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1971 F-250 4x4 Highboy
1966 Chevy Nova, 8 second 10.5 car
1971 F-250 4x4 Highboy
1966 Chevy Nova, 8 second 10.5 car