F100builder

I know this is an F150 forum but there was no such thing in '69 so I'm posting my '69 F100 build. Someday, I'll get a thread started for my '95 F150 when I can actually do something on it.
Anyway, the first picture was shot the night I brought it home...



I found the cab to have a rusted out floor and replaced it with a '72 cab for $150 at the wrecking yard. Also, started the color change to satin black...










I fabricated a new gauge cluster with LED indicators and rewired the entire truck bumper to bumper using an all new harness with a new blade type fuse block...




Insulated the cab and installed new RED carpet...


Also threw in some new 3-point belts and a center lap belt...

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Finished off the interior (for now) with another wrecking yard find. It's a bench from an '89 F250 that is in fairly good condition other than a little fading...


Then, it was time to focus on the engine compartment...this is the BEFORE:


For now, just some degreasing and a rattlecan overhaul followed by an Edelbrock intake/carb, electronic ignition, and long-tube headers...




and add a little powdercoating and more Ford Red to an old school pair of Cal-Custom valve covers...






New radiator and electric fan. I fabricated the fan mount and added a thermostat control...

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Added a few shiny pieces...







and rebuilt the steering column with all new components...


Now, it sits WAY too high for a 2WD and although I had installed a brake booster from a '75, the truck had drums at all 4 corners. Gonna take care of the altitude and upgrade the brakes all in one swoop...

Buck

right on! I love these old Fords. I grew up in a 72 F100 with a 360. Thing was a daily driver and wouldn't quit....until it was totaled in a wreck My dad now has a 76 with the 400 (which is a slug for some reason, I think it needs a new top end). I hope to have one of my own some day. My dad keeps telling me I can have the 76 but I can't just take it from him. Maybe some day I will be able to afford to buy it from him.

F100builder

Out with the drums in front...




In go the spindles from the previously mentioned '75 F100 along with dropped DJM beams, new rotors, calipers, springs, bushings, bearings, seals, hoses, etc...


as well as a new master cylinder, the '75 proportioning valve, and all new fabricated hard lines...


For the rear, a no-cost hanger flip to drop the back roughly 4-5 inches. Well, I did have to buy some grade 8 hardware and some 4 degree spring perch shims to correct the pinion angle...


and how 'bout some stainless 4" bolony cut tips and 40 series Flowmasters???


and now it's sittin' down where I wanted it...

F100builder

and after another fresh coat of satin black, I took it to a show in the park...

F100builder

Remember the rattlecan overhaul??? Well, I've got something in the works right now to take care of that tired and very leaky 390/C6 combo. I rebuilt another C6 complete with a new, higher stall converter and flex plate and now have a 390 build happening. I just have to finish up the head porting and get them off to the shop for new seats, guides, and valve job. It should be a real stump puller!!!

blackbetty

looks absolutly amazing....i completly appricate how classy this looks...keep posting man

F100builder

BEFORE...


AFTER...

Scottsred11FX4

Truck looks awesome man! You should make some videos, I would love to hear it.