71 comin along.
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Re: 71 comin along.
got my floor board in and hope to be putting in new metal next weekend. have also been sanding out and inside to get ready to paint.
1971 Sport Custom SWB: 360/C6 3.00
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
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Re: 71 comin along.
well, alot has happened sionce my last post. i finally got my floor boards in and paintes with por15. also repaired the kick panels as well. got the 360 back from the machine shop and will be putting it back together soon. sanded down the intior body and filled in the seams of the bed and hood and hope to primer on saturday. the weather is supposed to be good. and my dash pad arrived today as well. i got it for 76 bucks on ebay. hope to have some pics soon.
1971 Sport Custom SWB: 360/C6 3.00
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
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Re: 71 comin along.
well, here is the finished 360:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x115 ... 1268613796
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x115 ... 1268613923
it used to look like this:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x115 ... 1268613875
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x115 ... 1268613796
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x115 ... 1268613923
it used to look like this:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x115 ... 1268613875
1971 Sport Custom SWB: 360/C6 3.00
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
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Re: 71 comin along.
so, all but getting the timing or fuel issue fixed the truck has a new layer of primer, new windshield (thanks to Bill), set of 40 series flowmasters. got a new hood for it, but until i fix the problem it will stay off for now.
1971 Sport Custom SWB: 360/C6 3.00
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
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Re: 71 comin along.
thanks to Dragon i finally have the engine bugs worked out. i will post pics of the truck tomorrow of everything that has been done. long time a comin.
1971 Sport Custom SWB: 360/C6 3.00
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
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Re: 71 comin along.
1st time on the highway in 8 months. ![Woohoo! :woohoo:](./images/smilies/icon_woohoo.gif)
![Woohoo! :woohoo:](./images/smilies/icon_woohoo.gif)
1971 Sport Custom SWB: 360/C6 3.00
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
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Re: 71 comin along.
Congrats! That engine came out nice.hotrod ford on Thu Jun 10, 2010 12:29 am
1st time on the highway in 8 months.
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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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Re: 71 comin along.
here is some pics ove the makeover:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x115 ... 1276227503
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x115 ... 1276227503
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x115 ... 1276227503
and then, this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkELUQaVgsA
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x115 ... 1276227503
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x115 ... 1276227503
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x115 ... 1276227503
and then, this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkELUQaVgsA
1971 Sport Custom SWB: 360/C6 3.00
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
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Re: 71 comin along.
Nice looking truck and is that 64 falcon 4 door beside it.
Jeremy
1971 Ford F250 camper special 360 T18(old model) 4 speed 4.11 gears 2wd with 1969 doghouse soon to be daily driver FRANKENFORD
1982 Ford F150 flareside 300 T18(new model) 4 speed 4.11 gears 4wd Daily driver
Some people say my truck is ugly and all i say is "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
1971 Ford F250 camper special 360 T18(old model) 4 speed 4.11 gears 2wd with 1969 doghouse soon to be daily driver FRANKENFORD
1982 Ford F150 flareside 300 T18(new model) 4 speed 4.11 gears 4wd Daily driver
Some people say my truck is ugly and all i say is "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
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Re: 71 comin along.
thanks about the truck and the falcon is a 65.
1971 Sport Custom SWB: 360/C6 3.00
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
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Re: 71 comin along.
Truck sounds awesome man! I like the short pipes, are those Flowmaster's?
I spottd the Falcoon too.![Thumbs up :thup:](./images/smilies/icon_thumright.gif)
I spottd the Falcoon too.
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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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Re: 71 comin along.
thanks, it's been along time to get to this state. yes those are 40 series. i got the idea of the short pipes from a charcoal and light gray swb that is somewhere in the photo gallery.
1971 Sport Custom SWB: 360/C6 3.00
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
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Re: 71 comin along.
finally got my kickdown extension today and installed it. man, now that i have a passing gear she will move. ![Evil :evil:](./images/smilies/icon_evil.gif)
![Evil :evil:](./images/smilies/icon_evil.gif)
1971 Sport Custom SWB: 360/C6 3.00
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
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Re: 71 comin along.
I wont be able to listen to it till I get home. They blocked youtube here at work
I like the look. The FE looks great !
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I like the look. The FE looks great !
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Matt
1971 F-100 Sport Custom - My grandpaws truck
Been in the family since 10/3/'71 (Brand spankin' new)
Mine since 5/7/'94
302 / 3 speed / 3:25's
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thanks Papabug, wil be installing the hood and tailgate this evening. i want to make a video of it on the road. got to find some open road with no traffic though. ![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
1971 Sport Custom SWB: 360/C6 3.00
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp
1965 Ford Falcon 4Dr: Inline 170 3sp