Another newbie...

[71mishmash]

Hi guys, I’ve been harvesting info all over the net for my project and decided that enough was enough and joined.
So last summer I purchased an F250 with a mishmash of parts. It started off as a father son project and a local guy who restores the highboys had it on CL. It’s a 71 chassis, with a 1965 390 4 speed and a 68 F100 body that was off of a 2wd automatic truck. The original body was too far gone to be saved. As of now, I’ve swapped in a disc front axle, it gets a 460 swap the first week in June. It will also sport a set of west coast mirrors soon and some powder coated stock rims. I'm setting it up to tow a large trailer. It has the original Harbor Blue and white paint and for the most part no major rust in those vital areas (floor and body mount areas). I have added a few parts, a new radio (classic car stereo with orig knobs) and speaker set up. Fixed some dash cluster issues, reupholstered the seat, fixed the hubs, cleaned and coated the inside of the gas tank and a bunch of little stuff.
The truck is mainly stock with a few additions that were not orig. (reproduction/NOS parts from Dennis Carpenter/LMC truck and others). It does not have PS or AC, but sports only one fan belt and a whole lot of open real-estate under the hood.
I’ve had a blast piddling with it over the last year and really enjoy puzzling things out…obviously with help from those much more knowledgeable than I, who are on this site!
I think my plan is to get the truck to a good jump off point, fixing the little stuff like restoring and sealing the heater box, door rattle kits, and a bunch of little stuff. Once that stuff is done I’d like to blow it apart for the body work and paint. I’m thinking that I like the original color and would go back with that but maybe add a bit of flair with some metallic flake or pearlescence to add some depth and uniqueness…jury is still out on that. I’ve contemplated leaving the original “patina” but haven’t made up my mind on that either as I don't want to let it degrade further.

I'm a retired AF/Army vet with 25 yrs and live in the Colorado. I got hooked with a Highboy my dad bought new in 1976. We drove that thing all over and used it as a truck is intended. He restored it but it was a total loss after an accident. So, in a nut shell that's me and the truck.
I am driving it like crazy and just love it. I really appreciate the experience on this site and look forward to learning more from you all.
Respectfully,
Sean

[lamogo33]

Hello and welcome to the website. I'm new around here too. I'm sure you'll find plenty of help and suggestions while here. I'm just glad you like driving your truck. I have quite a few classics and I have been waiting for warmer weather to pull them out. I also own a 69 F350 DRW that I'd be driving now if my tabs would arrive. Hopefully by the end of this week.

As far as mechanical stuff I can't help much, but any questions on paint and body work I might be able to do. See ya and again, welcome.

[Manny]

glad you are here. Sounds like a sweet looking rig. Get into the forums and see if you can post some pics because i would love to see it. Look forward to catching you here, and welcome again.

[67mann]

from NY

[lennyp]

from Massachusetts.

[Mancar1]

Welcome aboard from a retired Navy Chief, from Northern Ca. Thank you for serving all those years.

[Lone Ranger]

Welcome from Michigan. Can't wait for pictures

[71mishmash]

Finally got around to a few pics.

Mancar1, thank you for your service as well!
Hope all is well out there. Happy late 4th!!