Newb from Connecticut…..
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Newb from Connecticut…..
Hello all,
I recently purchased a 1970 F100 short bed pick up. I love this thing. Brings back many memories of my uncles 73 my family used as a runabout back in the 70's through the late 90's. That truck got USED, and used hard. But just kept right on going. I will be taking better care of mine for sure.
I have a few things I need and want to do to it. But for now will be reading up and using the search function. The biggest thing for me right now is seeing if there is a way to tighten up the slop in the power steering. Can the steering box be adjusted? Replace it? The suspension seems tight, from what I can tell it's all in the box. Maybe I am wrong, you all will know these better than me.
In any case here is my new rig. Some of you may recognize it as it was on Ebay last week. It sold, but the high bidder reneged on the deal. I live in the area of the seller and contacted him and we made a deal afterword.
I am a car nut with a few toys including a 32 Ford hiboy coupe, a 72 Ford Maverick pro touring project and now the F100.
I recently purchased a 1970 F100 short bed pick up. I love this thing. Brings back many memories of my uncles 73 my family used as a runabout back in the 70's through the late 90's. That truck got USED, and used hard. But just kept right on going. I will be taking better care of mine for sure.
I have a few things I need and want to do to it. But for now will be reading up and using the search function. The biggest thing for me right now is seeing if there is a way to tighten up the slop in the power steering. Can the steering box be adjusted? Replace it? The suspension seems tight, from what I can tell it's all in the box. Maybe I am wrong, you all will know these better than me.
In any case here is my new rig. Some of you may recognize it as it was on Ebay last week. It sold, but the high bidder reneged on the deal. I live in the area of the seller and contacted him and we made a deal afterword.
I am a car nut with a few toys including a 32 Ford hiboy coupe, a 72 Ford Maverick pro touring project and now the F100.
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Re: Newb from Connecticut…..
from Massachusetts. Nice truck. Good luck.
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Re: Newb from Connecticut…..
from Houston!
Wow! That is a sharp truck, sleek in black with the bumper delete. Good luck!
Wow! That is a sharp truck, sleek in black with the bumper delete. Good luck!
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Candy Apple Red/Wimbledon White
Candy Apple Red/Wimbledon White
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Re: Newb from Connecticut…..
from SoCal. Beautiful truck!
-Rich
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69 Ford F350 Crew Cab - 460 / C6 - http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh67 ... lqgskp.jpg
31 Ford Vicky - 1955 270 Red Ram Hemi / 4 speed - http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh67 ... bsibvn.jpg
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Re: Newb from Connecticut…..
Welcome aboard from Gerber, Ca.
Cool ride
Cool ride
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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
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Colorado! Nice ride!
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Re: Newb from Connecticut…..
from Texas!
Bill
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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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Re: Newb from Connecticut…..
Hello from CA!
I just replaced everything in the steering from the column down in my 69 F250. New coupling, new remanufactured gear box, new power steering pump. let me know if you need guidance, suggestions, or advice
I just replaced everything in the steering from the column down in my 69 F250. New coupling, new remanufactured gear box, new power steering pump. let me know if you need guidance, suggestions, or advice
you are only as old as you let your mind get.
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69 F250 Camper Special
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Re: Newb from Connecticut…..
Welcome!
That's a sharp looking truck!
The search function on this site sucks, but you can use google to do your searching for you: "site:fordification.com steering tight"
Cheers,
Duane
That's a sharp looking truck!
The search function on this site sucks, but you can use google to do your searching for you: "site:fordification.com steering tight"
Cheers,
Duane
1971 F100 - Ugly on the outside, but purty under the hood...
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1968 Chevrolet Impala - Family car since 1970, My car since I was 16, in need of bodywork/paint, but otherwise straight.
2004 Mini Cooper S - Daily driver and grown up go-kart
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Re: Newb from Connecticut…..
from California! Great looking truck.
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1966 Chevy Nova, 8 second 10.5 car
1971 F-250 4x4 Highboy
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