1970 F250 4X4 Rebuild / Updating

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Re: 1970 F250 4X4 Rebuild / Updating

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Looks good does that graphite paint want to just rub off??? hows durability??
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Re: 1970 F250 4X4 Rebuild / Updating

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Not sure how the durability is going to be. I have banged them around some putting them on and the paint is still there.

Got some work done the last few days. Both shock mounts and motor mounts, removed cleaned frame and painted. Cleaned mounts and painted, re-installed and looks good.
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Re: 1970 F250 4X4 Rebuild / Updating

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Haven't done anything on the frame this week. With the holiday won't get anything done this weekend either.
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hfdco4 wrote:Haven't done anything on the frame this week. With the holiday won't get anything done this weekend either.
How these projects go have been working on the bronco just hope this weekend the high boy finally gets inside!
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Re: 1970 F250 4X4 Rebuild / Updating

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Got some things done finally. Cut the drivers side cab mount off and found it was in worse shape so glad its off.
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No progress this past weekend, too dang hot for this fat guy to play! Hope to get back at it tomorrow.
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Re: 1970 F250 4X4 Rebuild / Updating

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Still no progress but I think I will get the other cab mount done on the frame. Then start getting the leaf spring bushings out of the frame.
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hfdco4 wrote:Still no progress but I think I will get the other cab mount done on the frame. Then start getting the leaf spring bushings out of the frame.
Know the pain. Haven't had a chance to touch mine neither. Been meaning to get my thread going. Hope you get some free time here soon. :thup:
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Re: 1970 F250 4X4 Rebuild / Updating

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Keep up the good work! I like how your leaving nothing untouched!
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Re: 1970 F250 4X4 Rebuild / Updating

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Drilled out the spring bushings and got the second cab frame mount installed.
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That's cool need to remember that for the highboy on getting the bushings out.
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Re: 1970 F250 4X4 Rebuild / Updating

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The spring bushing i did by using a drill and drill bit to drill out the rubber part. It was horrible, broke several drill bits in the process. This way was much faster and no broken tools. http://fordification.com/forum/posting. ... ilies&f=22#

Now here is what I got done today. Not much but still needs to get done. Cleaned and got the first coat of paint on the cross member so I can hang the front springs.
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Re: 1970 F250 4X4 Rebuild / Updating

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Looking good what springs you running?
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Re: 1970 F250 4X4 Rebuild / Updating

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I am running the original 40 year old reconditioned springs. They are complete with pitting and no broken leaves. I dis-assembled them, cleaned and painted them with EZ Slide graphite paint. They came out pretty good. I will post some pics tonight.
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Re: 1970 F250 4X4 Rebuild / Updating

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Here is a picture of the front springs as they sit today.
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These are the original springs with a 2" add-a-leaf installed about 17 years ago.
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