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64 f100 Patina swb

Posted: May 11, 2017, 10:07 pm
by 64 Patina
Hello y'all
I've been looking for another project since finishing my 69 Chevelle.
Ended up finding a good deal on a short bed style side 64 f100. Original plan was to do a Patina truck on a lowered stance with whatever engine was already in the truck. Started my list to upgrade the brakes, and components to lower the truck. I was seeing a few Crown Vic front suspension swaps and thought I'll compare the cost of that and the original plan. Found a good front clip for 375 from a wrecking yard. Then seen the width would be wider in the front and seen a few other options about what to do on the rear. While searching about installing a crown Vic rear ended. Then ran across a complete frame swap. I thought that would upgrade the brakes and lower the truck in one shot. So I started looking for a lightly wrecked 04+ Crown Vic. I Ended up winning a auction on a city of Waco 2011 police car that still ran and drove. The car was bought cheaper then I could buy a lowered I beam and front rotors for. Once I figure out how to add pictures I'll post them.

Re: 64 f100 Patina swb

Posted: May 11, 2017, 10:31 pm
by SteveCanup
Subscribed....and watching.

Re: 64 f100 Patina swb

Posted: May 12, 2017, 7:33 am
by orangeRcode
Sounds like a great plan. Looking forward to the build. :cheers:

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Posted: May 12, 2017, 9:48 pm
by 64 Patina

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Posted: May 12, 2017, 10:01 pm
by 64 Patina

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Posted: May 12, 2017, 10:03 pm
by 64 Patina

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Posted: May 12, 2017, 10:09 pm
by 64 Patina
Getting the body off the frame wasn't to bad only bolts I had a hard time with was the gas tank straps and gas vent canister is welded to trunk floor. 2 hidden straps behind the plastic rear bumper.

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Re: 64 f100 Patina swb

Posted: May 12, 2017, 10:15 pm
by 64 Patina
After setting the body just above the frame to get the cuts in the right area. First thing I did was get the gas tank and vent canister mounted. I wanted it all removable incase the tank ever needs to be removed.

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Re: 64 f100 Patina swb

Posted: May 12, 2017, 10:18 pm
by 64 Patina
Crown Vic dash back wiring harness.

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Posted: May 12, 2017, 10:19 pm
by 64 Patina
Frame just after removing the cv body.

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Re: 64 f100 Patina swb

Posted: May 12, 2017, 10:30 pm
by 64 Patina
I'm missing bumpers so I went with a rear roll pan. Only problem was it wasn't Patina. I found a way to quickly rust plain metal. A quick vinegar bath 5 minutes or so the spray on hydrogen peroxide. The rust forms nearly instantly. I continued then peroxide spray a couple times a day for 5 days. It's setting in the sun currently letting nature do its thing now. This photo was day 2
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Re: 64 f100 Patina swb

Posted: May 12, 2017, 10:33 pm
by 64 Patina
Rear of truck. And dissolve a little salt in the vinegar
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Posted: May 12, 2017, 10:36 pm
by 64 Patina
Weekend plan is to get the cab rear mounts welded to the frame. I pulled the f100 rear cab mounts off and plan on using them. They look like they will fit nice.

Re: 64 f100 Patina swb

Posted: May 14, 2017, 7:43 am
by Hunter's 64
did you wash with baking soda after to neutralize the vinegar ?


Danny

Re: 64 f100 Patina swb

Posted: May 14, 2017, 9:33 am
by 64 Patina
No. It gets a peroxide wash after then after a few days it sets in the sun and rain. I'll do that until it's cleaned up before it gets clear coated.

Re: 64 f100 Patina swb

Posted: May 15, 2017, 5:58 pm
by 64 Patina
I cut the old truck mounts from the f100 frame and welded them to the CV frame. I just welded them on where I could reach easily until I lift the body off to finish welding them.

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Posted: May 15, 2017, 5:59 pm
by 64 Patina

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Posted: May 15, 2017, 6:04 pm
by 64 Patina
I made some side mirror holders. My wife likes them but I'm not so sure yet.
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Posted: May 15, 2017, 6:11 pm
by 64 Patina

Re: 64 f100 Patina swb

Posted: May 15, 2017, 6:20 pm
by orangeRcode
Very creative mirror holders! :clap:

Wished I was that artistic.