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A 68 custom cab named Earl

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Hello! I'm from north Idaho, just picked up a 68 f100 about 3 weeks ago and this forum has been answering alot of the questions I've had about it since picking it up. My first vehicle was a 79 f100 custom and I've missed it for the last 18 years. It had a 390 with an edelbrock intake, carter 650 carb, hooker headers that was mated up to a c6 with a floor selector. The 68 has a tired 360 with a 3 on the tree manual transmission.

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Since buying it I've picked up a few parts that I'll need for the direction I want to go with this one..

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There was an 07 grand marquis at pull and save with 87k on the clock and this was still in it! Took about 1.5hrs and cost $138 compared to Spalding wanting $650 for one on a pallet ready to go.

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The wheels are 17x8 Mach 1 Heritage wheels I just got off of Craigslist for $300

I plan on getting an Explorer rear end with disc brakes and flipping it in order to match the front end lowering.
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:wel: from Massachusetts
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welcome from NC. I just love it when people buy these ol bumps. sends me straight to craigslist everytime to see whats for sale.
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:wel: from Georgia!
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holy moly nice start to what im sure is going to be a great project...
btw i noticed youve got the 2 mount wets coast mirrors. if you plan on going to smaller mirrors on the truck, pm me w info on what you want for them. i've got a 1-ton that i plan to tow with and am looking for those type mirrors.
:wel: and cheers to a great build.
make sure to update your progress in the project section...
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:wel: from Alabama! :fr:
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:wel: Colorado!
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