Hey all,
So i am new to the ford truck world but not to automotive. I've been a mechanic for going on 20 years. Two years ago I left California for a better life and I needed a way to transport my stuff. Needless to say U-haul was a tad expensive. A salesman at the dealership I was working would drive this old ford to work every so once in awhile. I took the chance and asked him if he would sell it. I bought it for 500 bucks. Its a 72 f350 short flatbed running a 390. After a very quick going through, I packed it rented a trailer for my tool boxes and motorcycle and drove 6 days along highway 40 to Huntsville. After two years of it sitting here, I bought a new carb and tuned her up. I'll post pictures soon but have to say that this site has already helped tons. Now for the first of many questions. I need rims so I can go back to the dullie on her. What years fit so I can get rid of the suicide rims in front?? Thanks in advance!!
Michael
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from Georgia!Randy
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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.
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Hello and welcome from Florida. Sorry, I can't help with your rim question. Maybe ask over in the drive train section, more people will see it there.
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Welcome aboard from Gerber, Calif.
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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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AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
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1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
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