New project with my son.
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djohnstonpt
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New project with my son.
My son and I just bought a 1970 F250 Camper Special. It looks great and needs a little work. It is fun to drive and to teach him how to work on the truck. I look forward to reading the posts and sending my own for advice.
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390FE1972
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Re: New project with my son.
from Colorado! Nice looking truck, looks real similar to this 1970 Explorer that had very low mileage: http://www.fordification.com/70explorer_358miles.htmClick on the images to enlarge them.
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1972 F250 Sports Custom 390 FE C6 2WD Dana 60 4:10 gears
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djohnstonpt
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This truck is not quite that clean but it is nice. Sat in a barn for the past several years. Starting with wheels and tires. It has the 16.5 wheels. For know we found a set of 8 x 6.5 16" wheels is a local junk yard. Cleaned up real nice and finished with a matte black paint. We are working on the truck together and trying to get him to do as much as possible to learn the mechanics of it all. He aligned the hood yesterday with a friend and did an nice job on the lines. We think the color is Grabber Blue. We are taking it to a friends shop to have the paint buffed and see if we can reduce some of the small surface rust. Then add a fresh wax to protect it. We are in So Cal just north of LA.
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390FE1972
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Looks like Grabber Blue to me, here is some Vin data for 1970 that might be of help: http://www.fordification.com/tech/VIN70.htm
Here is some factory information on the 1970 truck, the brochure pops up, there is also more information in the column to the left, just click on them.
http://www.fordification.com/library/in ... tegory/380
Regards
Here is some factory information on the 1970 truck, the brochure pops up, there is also more information in the column to the left, just click on them.
http://www.fordification.com/library/in ... tegory/380
Regards
1972 F250 Sports Custom 390 FE C6 2WD Dana 60 4:10 gears
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jzjames
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Re: New project with my son.
Truck looks nice and people love to see them on the road.
They are fun to drive, hope your son likes driving a cool truck.
They are fun to drive, hope your son likes driving a cool truck.
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sargentrs
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from Georgia ! Nice truck!Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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popeyes71
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from the Bay Area, enjoy the truck! -Popeye-
1971 F-250 4x4 Highboy
1966 Chevy Nova, 8 second 10.5 car
1971 F-250 4x4 Highboy
1966 Chevy Nova, 8 second 10.5 car
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Jacksdad
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Damn, that is a pretty truck. Nothing better than a father/son project
1971 DRW F350 cab and chassis with an Open Road motorhome conversion, Dana 70, 352 (originally 390)/C6, PS, power front discs, and 159" w/b.
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djohnstonpt
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Re: New project with my son.
Been a great truck so far. We have done a little work already. Aligned some of the body panels, replaced the front brake calipers and pads, replaced the rear break shoes and wheel cylinders and did a little tuning for the carb and distributor. Learning as well go but it is running well. We also replace the wheels and tires. I will post some new pics soon. I am sure we will have questions and will reach out to the group.