71 comin along.

[hotrod ford]

so far this is what i have done:
replace the tss
replace the steering wheel
radius arm bushing
replace bench seat
ordered door panels and arm rest
got newer tires and a aluminum rims
ordered center caps
cut off stock exhaust from glass packs and installed dumps
installed a huge air filter
rewired the brakes and lights to work properly
installed a hood seal
installed newer door seals
installed carpet, door trim
removed bwest coast mirrors and installed sport style mirrors.

this is all about a week and half of work and i have only cracked the surface. will post pics of the befores and afters this week sometime. the 67 has taken a turn to be sacrificed for the 71. it will be giving the bed, hood, fenders, wiring harness (for the f-600 gauge with tache and vacumn) and what ever else i feel i can use to rebuild the 71 with. i also have a set of bucket brackets and a pair of 77 cougar bucket that match up perfectly to put in at a later time as well. also, thanks to a member here, i have a b&m ratchet shifter to be installed. i have collected parts for about 4 years now to make the truck that i want and have now started the process. wish me luck.

hotrod.

[AK F100]

Good luck my friend. Can't wait to see the pics. Keep up the good work.

[LANCE65]

GOOD LUCK! from another friend!
-Lance

[hotrod ford]

well, got around to remove the bed to make room for the good one. moved the truck in the garage and put the parts truck outside. swear i heard the 71 say thanks for putting it back inside. ha ha. rest of this week i will swap out body parts. doors, fenders and the hood. sunday i plan on changing out the tires and rims as well.

[austin]

wow what an improvment good jod

[hotrod ford]

well since i changed out all the sheet metal and figured out the problem with my lights and guages it's now finally time to remove the engine and tranny to refresh them. while they are out i will give the engine bay a good cleaning and paint job. also, while that is happening i will install my new firewall cover as well. i will post more picks as i go.

[hotrod ford]

so, i got the engine to the machine shop today. gonna have a valve job and resurface done on the heads. the usuall on the block (cleaned, homed, freeze plugs, bearings and so on), having the crank cleaned and polished (unless i can find a 390 crank). he inspected the pistons and they are still in very good shape he said. i told him to take his time cause i'm in no rush because i will need the room in the garge to start the body work for the truck to get it rerady for primer and paint.

[papabug71]

Lookin' good ! I cant wait till I get started on mine. Now I just need to stumble across some loose change......

[hotrod ford]

thanks papabug71. it's more of a time issue than a money issue. i keep searching and looking for for deals on parts and good labor. hopefully by the end of the year the 71 will be finished.

[1967AceStroker]

What a difference in the comparison pics,your truck is already comin' along good. Were you planing on paint? With those rims and white paint give it a real sporty look.

[hotrod ford]

Yep, it will get a fresh coat of paint with the next two months. it will be repainted white.

[dablack00]

Hey Hotrod,

I was looking at these pictures and realized that I had seen them before. I didn't know you were "71bump" on the FE forum. HA!

Austin

[ximy]

looks good.. especially without that front bumper deelybob

[hotrod ford]

Hey Hotrod,

I was looking at these pictures and realized that I had seen them before. I didn't know you were "71bump" on the FE forum. HA!

Austin

you are correct. ha ha ha

[hotrod ford]

the only thing left in the cab is the tank and steering wheel. all switches, radio , heater, heater control and glave box is removed. i also startd cutting away the rot in the floors to replace that crap.