So, does the Redhead box you bought fit your 65? The website indicates it's for 70-79 F-series.

I'd like to have the faster steering ratio...It's a great idea!

That's a bummer! I haven't gone back to read what you may have posted about your balance woes with the 460, but, swapping out the whole engine and trans a quite a bit of work! If you're going to all that trouble, why not just try another balancer and flexplate combo? That's relatively cheap, and you...

I stripped of all items that could be unbolted or removed. I left in the riveted pieces, and took the frame and had someone sandblast it. Bring all I-beams, bare rear housing, etc., as it will be cheaper to have it all done at once. I think I paid $275 for all the sandblasting. I could not have done...

I personally like the Alcoa wheels that came on the mid-90's F250s (mostly seen on Powerstroke Diesels). I got my Alcoas for $160 from a u-pick wrecking yard. It is a light and strong aluminum wheel. Still sold new, too. You may already know this, but the 8-lug bolt pattern was standard to all 3/4 t...

What Tech said. That is the simplest carb ever to rebuild, and they are pretty reliable, too. Read the instructions with the kit. If you can build a model airplane or car, you can do this carb!

Not that you need another opinion, but, if I found it near my town, I would own it by now. Very cool!

It could be made to work, as long as it fits. I know 4.6 and 5.4L engines' trannys have a longer input shaft, and maybe a different bellhousing pattern? Not sure about the 4.2L. I would check case fitment first. There is no real optimum AOD for a 351W, but I understand the easiest to swap is one beh...

I think if you want a 5 speed manual, the M5R2 (aka M5OD) from a small block or a 300 I6 would be a good choice. Make sure it has low miles, however, as they are expensive to rebuild. The thing to watch for is the shift fork shaft seals at the top of the tranny are prone to leak. Most people re-seal...

Still watchin' and lovin' it, Red. I don't plan to have anything like what you are building, but it is still awesome! I really love the raised engine. That bad boy is gonna rock!

Very nice!

Hi Craig,
Nice truck! I have one that is very similar, but yours is in even better shape! I am about 90 minutes north of you in Davis, but I lived in "Mo-town" for about 10 years in the 80's (MJC grad, too). Hope we can meet sometime!

Spray in bedliner, but just line up partway up the walls, so the paint color shows at the top. Looks nice, and you still get a tough, durable finish with rustproofing to boot.

I couldn't get 66 Ford Truck Marlin Blue in a single stage paint. I did find some Pepsi Blue, and we are using some tint to get it pretty close. Just bought my paint two days ago for the F250 CC. Pretty excited to see how it will look. We may start jamming the cab this week. Pics to be posted later....

What a good-looking CC you got there! Nice!

What tranny are you using, Cosmo? If it is the original, I would recommend that you install the trans on the rear mount, and reference your perch holes based on that to determine where the perch holes line up, and where you need to drill. I'm doing a 97 5.8L EFI with an E4OD in my 66, so I'm not muc...

I thought M referred to modified, because the Cleveland block was modified with a larger crank/rod journals (to 429/460 size, I think), and the deck height was increased. It also has the same bellhousing, distributor and timing chain as the 385 series. Add crappy large chamber heads and call it &quo...

QuickTime makes a bellhousing to adapt just about any trans to about any engine. A 352 and a T5 might be nice. For less money a toploader for with the early Falcon tailshaft that Michelle mentioned would be good, too.

They are 15 inch wheels. 93-97 Broncos and F150s, I think. Got a set for my F100, but not mounted up.

I'm happy for you, Grits And pretty jealous, too!

Brian, If you plan to do some mods to the 351W, consider a roller-cam block model, they start with F4TZ on the oil pan rail near the starter motor. They are usually in 94-97 F-series and Broncos. A lot of people think it is only the the Lightnings, but I've found them many times. You can then run a ...