bumperquip
Active member
Good thing I decided to scroll ... 'elst you'd have gotten such a lashing.
My new truck
- Thread starter HIVOLTJ
- Start date
IDK Josh - the FTE truck of the month is making me like half-moon hub caps all over again...
rest of the pics are here: http://www.ford-trucks.com/g/picture/944959
rest of the pics are here: http://www.ford-trucks.com/g/picture/944959
Alberta 7.3
Lightning Wannabe
Damn, that thing is gorgeous. I'd love to have that in my driveway.
HIVOLTJ
Project Old School
Not much progress lately, been super busy and it's not looking like it's going to let up soon. Probably won't be able to do any serious work again until January.
Anyway, got the hood back on and lined up, fabbed up some new trans cooler lines that clear the headers, steering linkage is cleaned, painted and re-installed and the new (5th) set of wheels have been blasted and painted.
Checking what ride height will look like. The cinder block is pretty dang close to the sidewall height of the tires I plan on using
Cleaned the hood hinges really well, lubed them and re-installed. I fought the urge to paint them as they come bare
Engine still patiently waiting to be fired...
Anyway, got the hood back on and lined up, fabbed up some new trans cooler lines that clear the headers, steering linkage is cleaned, painted and re-installed and the new (5th) set of wheels have been blasted and painted.
Checking what ride height will look like. The cinder block is pretty dang close to the sidewall height of the tires I plan on using
Cleaned the hood hinges really well, lubed them and re-installed. I fought the urge to paint them as they come bare
Engine still patiently waiting to be fired...
mojo racing
Active member
Looking good! I hate when work gets in the way it seems when you get that busy you're making money but no time to enjoy it, but if you have the time moneys too tight. lol just cant win. Hope you get a nice video of it when you do get it running!!
HIVOLTJ
Project Old School
DJM rear flip kit is installed, netted about 5" drop. Need to get some shocks now...
new spring plates I had a local place fabricate. The flip brackets move the axle back about an inch to keep the driveshaft from bottoming out in the trans;
DJM says to drill a new hole in the stock spring plate = not possible.
couldn't find my tape measure, but clearance to the Energy suspension shorter bump stop I installed seems about the same as my Lightning had
at ride height. Might get away without c-notching, we'll see how it rides...
Still has some positive camber. I'm thinking the front will come down another inch once the rest of the underhood parts are installed.
sitting dead level right now, need to get that front down one inch...
exhaust is all but finished. Couple welds to clean up and finish, some hangers and it's done. Was planning on an H crossover on there, but
it's not looking like there will be a place to put it...
I'm excited I was able to get both mufflers totally parallel with the truck. Seems I always end up canting them for clearance...
Was happy how high I was able to tuck the exhaust up
It's sitting on some old junk tires right now, 235/75-15 rears and 215/70-15 on the front. Fronts look too small but looks like a smaller front tire will
be needed for the proper rake. The wheels are the stock 15x7.5" from my '95 Bronco. I have the nice set of fresh vintage Turbines but not sure looking at
the rear if they are going to work. THey are 15x8 and less offset so they stick out farther. Was hoping to run 255/70-15s all the way around
I won't be cleaning and painting the rear frame, suspension and rear end until probably next winter. I need to make sure it's good to go without the c-notch
and need to get the truck back together so I can drive it this spring!
new spring plates I had a local place fabricate. The flip brackets move the axle back about an inch to keep the driveshaft from bottoming out in the trans;
DJM says to drill a new hole in the stock spring plate = not possible.
couldn't find my tape measure, but clearance to the Energy suspension shorter bump stop I installed seems about the same as my Lightning had
at ride height. Might get away without c-notching, we'll see how it rides...
Still has some positive camber. I'm thinking the front will come down another inch once the rest of the underhood parts are installed.
sitting dead level right now, need to get that front down one inch...
exhaust is all but finished. Couple welds to clean up and finish, some hangers and it's done. Was planning on an H crossover on there, but
it's not looking like there will be a place to put it...
I'm excited I was able to get both mufflers totally parallel with the truck. Seems I always end up canting them for clearance...
Was happy how high I was able to tuck the exhaust up
It's sitting on some old junk tires right now, 235/75-15 rears and 215/70-15 on the front. Fronts look too small but looks like a smaller front tire will
be needed for the proper rake. The wheels are the stock 15x7.5" from my '95 Bronco. I have the nice set of fresh vintage Turbines but not sure looking at
the rear if they are going to work. THey are 15x8 and less offset so they stick out farther. Was hoping to run 255/70-15s all the way around
I won't be cleaning and painting the rear frame, suspension and rear end until probably next winter. I need to make sure it's good to go without the c-notch
and need to get the truck back together so I can drive it this spring!
droppedf100
Active member
Looks good man. I cut 2 full coils off the front of my truck to get the proper rake. You may need to cut 1 coil off the get the front end where you want it but like you said drive it first and wait til it settles. I think you will need c notches personally but you may get away without them.
bumperquip
Active member
Door edge corrosion Josh ...
Get on it or you're gonna lose 'em.
Trust me on this buddy.
Get on it or you're gonna lose 'em.
Trust me on this buddy.
mojo racing
Active member
Amen to that my 79 went fast it seemed like one day I saw it and the next the doorskin was about to fall off!! Truck is looking really good love to hear a sound clip!
HIVOLTJ
Project Old School
Tips are much appreciated. I was thinking of using rust converter inside with some primer?
Looks great !! I have been wanting to start restoring my late father in-laws 1979 F100, but it has been on the back burner since I am in the military and always seem to be gone somewhere. Going on R&R in 6 weeks so I am going to do a little work to it while I am home. But it can go from fun to a pain real quick especially working on trucks this old. I also get to drive my new to me 2002 Lightning, I bought it a month ago and have not let had the chance to test it out.
HIVOLTJ
Project Old School
Exhaust is done, son!
I have two clamp-on hangers that will attach to the turn downs
I staggered the muffler position to hopefully help with drone. Also turned the dumps at a slight angle instead of straight down to help with echoing under the bed...
Driveshaft is back in with fresh joints
Tomorrow I paint pieces!
I have two clamp-on hangers that will attach to the turn downs
I staggered the muffler position to hopefully help with drone. Also turned the dumps at a slight angle instead of straight down to help with echoing under the bed...
Driveshaft is back in with fresh joints
Tomorrow I paint pieces!
HIVOLTJ
Project Old School
A quick rundown of recent progress. With a newborn, working nights and life in general progress has been slow.
Motor = primed
New 4160 holley = check
Fatman fab wouldn't sell me shock relocators separately so I made my own using dimensional drawings from fTE member HioSilver with a few tweaks. Not the prettiest girls at the dance but they'll do.
New Kyb gas-adjust all the way around
Fronts are stock, rears are listed fronts for a late 80s e-series
Don't mind my dirty, leaky rear end, it's on the list!
Next episode : engine front dress
Motor = primed
New 4160 holley = check
Fatman fab wouldn't sell me shock relocators separately so I made my own using dimensional drawings from fTE member HioSilver with a few tweaks. Not the prettiest girls at the dance but they'll do.
New Kyb gas-adjust all the way around
Fronts are stock, rears are listed fronts for a late 80s e-series
Don't mind my dirty, leaky rear end, it's on the list!
Next episode : engine front dress
bumperquip
Active member
Schweeet !!
HIVOLTJ
Project Old School
It's aliiiiiive, it's aliiiiiive / Gene Wilder voice.
Wife running the throttle for me to break in the cam...
[video]http://vid1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc495/joshual78/20150610_160907_001.mp4[/video]
I finally get a turn after the 30 minute break in...
[video]http://vid1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc495/joshual78/20150610_161759.mp4[/video]
idling, and of course it started raining. First time the truck's been wet in 3 years. Next big hurdle is the brakes, hope to be driving it by the end of next week
[video]http://vid1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc495/joshual78/20150610_161849.mp4[/video]
The mic on my phone doesn't really do the sound justice. I'll try to get a sound clip with something better
Wife running the throttle for me to break in the cam...
[video]http://vid1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc495/joshual78/20150610_160907_001.mp4[/video]
I finally get a turn after the 30 minute break in...
[video]http://vid1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc495/joshual78/20150610_161759.mp4[/video]
idling, and of course it started raining. First time the truck's been wet in 3 years. Next big hurdle is the brakes, hope to be driving it by the end of next week
[video]http://vid1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc495/joshual78/20150610_161849.mp4[/video]
The mic on my phone doesn't really do the sound justice. I'll try to get a sound clip with something better
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bumperquip
Active member
Do I hear a couple of Thrushes under there?
Good work my friend.
I remember exactly how you're feeling.
Good work.
Good work my friend.
I remember exactly how you're feeling.
Good work.
Beautiful beast! Makes me want to run out an start my own 60s/70s 460 project!