Just dropping by to give a quick intro... been a lurker for a little while now & finally signed up. I've been lazily looking for a '71 shortbed for the wife for a few years now, but have finally gotten serious about it - we were both born in '71, and her maiden name was Ford, and she's always wanted a truck from her birth year. Depending on what exactly we end up with, we'll do the usual upgrades, and I look forward to drawing on the collective knowledge here
Robert
New member in Tennessee
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DjangoFett
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New member in Tennessee
Robert
1971 F100 SWB w/'98 Mustang 302, A4OD, CV swap, 8.8 disc rear, PS PB and soon to be AC
2016 F350 King Ranch Powerstroke 6.7 Crew Cab 4wd daily
2008 F550 Powerstroke 6.4 Service Truck
2007 F250 Powerstroke 6.0 Supercab 4wd dually conversion
2000 E450 Powerstroke 7.3
2017 Explorer 3.5 XLT for the wife
2008 Nissan Rogue for the daughter
2001 S-10 rat rod for the stepson
2017 Yamaha 242 Limited E-series
1971 F100 SWB w/'98 Mustang 302, A4OD, CV swap, 8.8 disc rear, PS PB and soon to be AC
2016 F350 King Ranch Powerstroke 6.7 Crew Cab 4wd daily
2008 F550 Powerstroke 6.4 Service Truck
2007 F250 Powerstroke 6.0 Supercab 4wd dually conversion
2000 E450 Powerstroke 7.3
2017 Explorer 3.5 XLT for the wife
2008 Nissan Rogue for the daughter
2001 S-10 rat rod for the stepson
2017 Yamaha 242 Limited E-series
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basketcase0302
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Re: New member in Tennessee
Original "ridge runner" here, (the crime / murders / terrorism / and lack of decent VA healthcare in my hometown of Nooga' became too much). 
I dated a much older lady with the same maiden name who lived on Lookout Mountain in Nooga'.
I know where there's a short bed down this way for sale.
I dated a much older lady with the same maiden name who lived on Lookout Mountain in Nooga'.
I know where there's a short bed down this way for sale.
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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sargentrs
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Re: New member in Tennessee
from Georgia! Good luck on your search!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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redstone65
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Re: New member in Tennessee
from Alabama. My wife and both sides of her family are from Townsend and Oak Ridge. My son’s ‘70 Ranger is from McMinville, TN. And his engine is from Nashville. Plenty of good old Ford’s up that way.
Good luck on your search. Truly great folks on this forum.
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Motor_b
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Re: New member in Tennessee
Congrats joining the site. I Just joined today and recently picked up an all original 1969 f100 ranger short bed with a 302. It's a CA truck built in the San Jose CA plant with CA black plates and lived its life here and wears its original lime gold paint which is a paint code delete (special order). Love these trucks.
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Ohiotinkerer
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Re: New member in Tennessee
from OhioShouldn't have a problem finding one down your way - climate was alot kinder to them there than up here in the rust belt - gonna be down in a couple weeks to work on my retirement property outside Collinwood and already have my stepdad making a list of junkyards to hit......hoping to find some Tennessee treasures.........
"Life is a garden - dig it"........... 
1968 F100 2wd - Rangoon Red - 360 w/T18 - power steering and brakes
1997 Honda CBR 900RR
1968 F100 2wd - Rangoon Red - 360 w/T18 - power steering and brakes
1997 Honda CBR 900RR
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DjangoFett
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Re: New member in Tennessee
basketcase0302 wrote:Original "ridge runner" here, (the crime / murders / terrorism / and lack of decent VA healthcare in my hometown of Nooga' became too much).
I dated a much older lady with the same maiden name who lived on Lookout Mountain in Nooga'.
I know where there's a short bed down this way for sale.
Jeff, I've got a truck & trailer and I'm willing to travel for the right one, if you'd want to share that lead
Robert
1971 F100 SWB w/'98 Mustang 302, A4OD, CV swap, 8.8 disc rear, PS PB and soon to be AC
2016 F350 King Ranch Powerstroke 6.7 Crew Cab 4wd daily
2008 F550 Powerstroke 6.4 Service Truck
2007 F250 Powerstroke 6.0 Supercab 4wd dually conversion
2000 E450 Powerstroke 7.3
2017 Explorer 3.5 XLT for the wife
2008 Nissan Rogue for the daughter
2001 S-10 rat rod for the stepson
2017 Yamaha 242 Limited E-series
1971 F100 SWB w/'98 Mustang 302, A4OD, CV swap, 8.8 disc rear, PS PB and soon to be AC
2016 F350 King Ranch Powerstroke 6.7 Crew Cab 4wd daily
2008 F550 Powerstroke 6.4 Service Truck
2007 F250 Powerstroke 6.0 Supercab 4wd dually conversion
2000 E450 Powerstroke 7.3
2017 Explorer 3.5 XLT for the wife
2008 Nissan Rogue for the daughter
2001 S-10 rat rod for the stepson
2017 Yamaha 242 Limited E-series
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basketcase0302
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Re: New member in Tennessee
PM sent.
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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DjangoFett
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Re: New member in Tennessee
Haven't seen it come through yet, Jeffbasketcase0302 wrote:PM sent.
Robert
1971 F100 SWB w/'98 Mustang 302, A4OD, CV swap, 8.8 disc rear, PS PB and soon to be AC
2016 F350 King Ranch Powerstroke 6.7 Crew Cab 4wd daily
2008 F550 Powerstroke 6.4 Service Truck
2007 F250 Powerstroke 6.0 Supercab 4wd dually conversion
2000 E450 Powerstroke 7.3
2017 Explorer 3.5 XLT for the wife
2008 Nissan Rogue for the daughter
2001 S-10 rat rod for the stepson
2017 Yamaha 242 Limited E-series
1971 F100 SWB w/'98 Mustang 302, A4OD, CV swap, 8.8 disc rear, PS PB and soon to be AC
2016 F350 King Ranch Powerstroke 6.7 Crew Cab 4wd daily
2008 F550 Powerstroke 6.4 Service Truck
2007 F250 Powerstroke 6.0 Supercab 4wd dually conversion
2000 E450 Powerstroke 7.3
2017 Explorer 3.5 XLT for the wife
2008 Nissan Rogue for the daughter
2001 S-10 rat rod for the stepson
2017 Yamaha 242 Limited E-series
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crazyhorse
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Re: New member in Tennessee
Mr Djangofett, to the best site period. 
Hope
you like it here .
Pull up a chair and stay awhile.
Hope you find the truck that suits you & your wife.
These old bumps bring a lot of happiness , so don't give up, the right one is out there , somewhere.
to the best site period. Hope
you like it here . Pull up a chair and stay awhile.
Hope you find the truck that suits you & your wife.
These old bumps bring a lot of happiness , so don't give up, the right one is out there , somewhere.
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lennyp
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Re: New member in Tennessee
Welcome from Massachusetts.