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adpdesigns · 01-16-2012, 04:48 PM

So I have had this truck about 15 years, and have done nothing with it but drive it around in the woods not too much serious wheeling . Found this site last year and WOW allot of things that I have been missing out on .
Been lurking and reading up Time to transform the truck ...
plans are raise about 4 inches from stock add some 37 H1 take offs 60 in the front and cut the body if needed and make it into a fun truck with more potential
currently has a 44/60 with lockers 400m c6 205 nothing special

adpdesigns · 01-16-2012, 04:53 PM

made a rear bumper for it ot of 1/4 and some 3/16 here are a few pics

huff75 · 01-16-2012, 06:05 PM

Nice start. The 70s Fords are my favorite. Can't wait to see where this goes. Now get to work!

bayoubuster · 01-16-2012, 07:12 PM

Looks way better than the pipe bumper I have floating around in my head

AllGoNoShow · 01-16-2012, 09:17 PM

Good start. I would add some horizontal gussets to the frame mounts on that bumper.

SAY789 · 01-16-2012, 09:45 PM

Nice bumper but where is your plate gonna go? I know here in Oregon your not allowed to have it in your back window.

Where abouts in Oregon you at?

Sledgehammer83 · 01-17-2012, 11:00 AM

Nice bumper. I like the fact that it is almost flush and fully functional.

Hyde · 01-17-2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAY789

Nice bumper but where is your plate gonna go? I know here in Oregon your not allowed to have it in your back window.

Where abouts in Oregon you at?

This=Least important part of the build

Just self tap it into the tailgate

adpdesigns · 01-17-2012, 11:48 AM

Going to mount the plate over the receiver hole on a hinge
Also will be adding some gussets too like mentioned
Grants Pass area So Or

SAY789 · 01-17-2012, 09:14 PM

Grants Pass huh i work there/here during the week.

So any plans for a front bumper? And i might be interested in your 44 locker if you part the axle out later on. And if you ditch the inner fender wells and slight trim you can fit 37s on there with a leveling kit, especially if you run stock H1's

adpdesigns · 01-18-2012, 11:59 AM

I have ditched the inters already and clipped the front fender
Next is a front bumper with winch " home built "
before I get too carried away I need to address the heads as a valve job is in order

Hyde · 01-18-2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adpdesigns

before I get too carried away I need to address the heads as a valve job is in order

By "address the heads" do you mean "swap in a 385 series"

huff75 · 01-18-2012, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adpdesigns

I have ditched the inters already and clipped the front fender
Next is a front bumper with winch " home built "
before I get too carried away I need to address the heads as a valve job is in order.

While you have it apart, I would consider a cam swap. Short of changing pistons to bump the low compression, I believe that is one of the best things you can do to wake up a 400.

BennyBooster · 01-18-2012, 12:33 PM

wanna buy my 429? 350 bucks and it needs re-built. And I live like 25 minutes from you

adpdesigns · 01-18-2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BennyBooster

wanna buy my 429? 350 bucks and it needs re-built. And I live like 25 minutes from you

PM ya

adpdesigns · 02-01-2012, 11:13 PM

Some rust repair both rear rockers are rusted here is one
not much special ..
I picked up some 16.5 steel white spokes will be adding some rock rings
no bead locks I will post some pic when i get some time

01-16-2012, 04:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
adpdesigns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Member # 193039 Location: oregon Posts: 16	78 250 build So I have had this truck about 15 years, and have done nothing with it but drive it around in the woods not too much serious wheeling . Found this site last year and WOW allot of things that I have been missing out on . Been lurking and reading up Time to transform the truck ... plans are raise about 4 inches from stock add some 37 H1 take offs 60 in the front and cut the body if needed and make it into a fun truck with more potential currently has a 44/60 with lockers 400m c6 205 nothing special __________________ [url]http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/5/c/5c135_ORIG-ass_bryci.gif[/url]

01-16-2012, 04:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
adpdesigns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Member # 193039 Location: oregon Posts: 16	made a rear bumper for it ot of 1/4 and some 3/16 here are a few pics __________________ [url]http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/5/c/5c135_ORIG-ass_bryci.gif[/url]

01-16-2012, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
huff75 Horsepower Junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Member # 173427 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 560	Nice start. The 70s Fords are my favorite. Can't wait to see where this goes. Now get to work! __________________ 75 F250 40 inch LTB'S D60 front W/spool Fordteen Bolt rear W/ Grizzly 5.38's Rear 4-Link /w 16" FOA's in progress The Making of a Turd: Huff's Green Turd

01-16-2012, 09:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
AllGoNoShow Rock God Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46318 Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,992	Good start. I would add some horizontal gussets to the frame mounts on that bumper. __________________ Project Ol' Skool '37 Chevy: /forum/ford/1049898-project-old-skool.html 1979 F-350 build: /forum/ford/855113-79-f-150-build.html

01-17-2012, 11:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sledgehammer83 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Member # 185165 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 108	Nice bumper. I like the fact that it is almost flush and fully functional. __________________ 47' CJ2A V6, SM420, D20 1979 F250, Dana 60's, C6/NP205 15k original miles (awaiting diesel swap)

01-16-2012, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
bayoubuster Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2010 Member # 162958 Posts: 305	Looks way better than the pipe bumper I have floating around in my head

01-17-2012, 11:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
adpdesigns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Member # 193039 Location: oregon Posts: 16	Going to mount the plate over the receiver hole on a hinge Also will be adding some gussets too like mentioned Grants Pass area So Or __________________ [url]http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/5/c/5c135_ORIG-ass_bryci.gif[/url] Last edited by adpdesigns; 01-17-2012 at 11:49 AM.

01-18-2012, 11:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
adpdesigns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Member # 193039 Location: oregon Posts: 16	I have ditched the inters already and clipped the front fender Next is a front bumper with winch " home built " before I get too carried away I need to address the heads as a valve job is in order __________________ [url]http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/5/c/5c135_ORIG-ass_bryci.gif[/url]

01-18-2012, 12:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
BennyBooster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Member # 186066 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 251	wanna buy my 429? 350 bucks and it needs re-built. And I live like 25 minutes from you __________________ 1996 Ranger Caged, 1 tons in progress 1986 F350 gave 1 tons to him^^

02-01-2012, 11:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
adpdesigns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Member # 193039 Location: oregon Posts: 16	Some rust repair both rear rockers are rusted here is one not much special .. I picked up some 16.5 steel white spokes will be adding some rock rings no bead locks I will post some pic when i get some time __________________ [url]http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/5/c/5c135_ORIG-ass_bryci.gif[/url]

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