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Hi!
My name is Steve and i just registered to this site a few minutes ago,
I aquired a 70 bumpside,,shortbed, 2wd, 302, auto, f100, air, 100% stock all the way down to the hubcaps :D ! I am now looking into building it, its white with black interior and has 48k miles. I simply fell in love with the truck when i saw it for sale and knew i was going to be taking it home with me. But then to my surprise i found there was not much aftermarket following as compared to the same era chevys, so i came to the conclusion i needed to start communicating with others who love there bumpsides too. My plan at the begining was to convert it to 4wd but i am totally amazed how it drives as a 2wd, though the trucks look well......... "like a truck" its a shocker driving one, no air leaks, no rattles, steers and handles like a car, in my opinion far superior to a same era chevy trucks, im totally amazed these trucks are not more popular than they are. At this point i am strongly considering staying 2wd.
Well enough about me, I hope to get involved in your site and the knowledge and advice i get will be much appreciated. Thanks for welcoming me to your site.
Steve
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Welcome aboard! :hi:
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Howdy from TEXAS! :fr:
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Hi Steve and welcome from Pennsylvania. :wel: Lots of nice folks and tons of good info here. :thup:
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welcome from Folsom Ca
where in norcal are you?
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Welcome to the site. You will find that this site and the folks onboard are full of information you will need. I'm new also. For aftermarket parts go to LMC Truck at lmctruck.com. :wel:

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lmc is OK. i dont use them though for a number of reasons. my favorite is NationalPartsDepot.
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Hiya Steve and welcome
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Welcome from North Carolina. :thup:
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Steve,

:wel: from Florida.
and handles like a car, in my opinion far superior to a same era chevy trucks,
Ford had this "bull-by-the-horns" from early on with twin I-Beam and coil suspension.
Chebby's always rode like "pogo-sticks" to me...good dentist referral riding as they rattled your teeth out! :hs:

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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!
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:wel: :fr: sounds like a nice ride but :nopix:
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Steve,

Welcome! Post up some pics man!
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Welcome Steve,
You'll find some good links on the main page. You may be suprised just how much reproduction parts are available for these trucks.

And a word of advice, we love pictures so ... :nopix:
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:yt: Welcome from Tennessee
scty2hty3, Second owner 1967 F100, 351 three on the tree. waiting to hit the lottery to begin restoration, lol.
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Welcome from the rust belt
69 f100 Custom cab Two tone maroon and white
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