Newbie with a few questions...

wrongbed63 · Post by **wrongbed63** » December 24, 2009, 12:28 am

Hey guys, been lurking around this site for some time now and y'all are a wealth of knowledge. I bought a 63 short wrongbed a while back and gave more than it was worth (oh well, live and learn). The old 223 was starting to have an excessive amount of blow by, so I found a 292 on craigslist and had it rebuilt. My question is this, what size radiator do I need to buy to keep it cool. The 223 radiator isn't going to get it done I don't think. Also, am I gonna need a different throttle assembly for the v8? I know you guys are not wrongbed fans, but I kinda liked it when I bought it. The bed is in absolutely perfect condition. I am gonna replace it though one I find a flareside bed in good condition. Pics to follow. Thanks guys.

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » December 24, 2009, 1:08 am

f r o m
K A N S A S

the 223 and the 292 do NOT have the same bellhousing pattern...
you are going to need one that fits the 292 if your keeping the original tranny....

wrongbed63 · Post by **wrongbed63** » December 24, 2009, 1:35 am

I got the 292 with the bell and the three speed still attached. I learned that on this site also. Thats why it took me so long to locate one. The bell's seem to be more difficult to find than the 292's, or at least it was for me anyway.

jammck66 · Post by **jammck66** » December 24, 2009, 1:44 am

Welcome from Northern Alberta!!

can't answer your question, but look forward to hearing from you and seeing some pics of that wrongbed!

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » December 24, 2009, 2:16 am

welcome from Alaska.

wrongbed is a matter of opinion, they came on the trucks so they are not really wrong, they just dont quite match the cab like the 64-66 stylesides.

if there was a big radiator on the 223 it will work fine for the 292, if its a small one you will want to change. i used one from a 65 352. flange is on the right side so it bolts right up to the core support. bottom hose is from the 352, top hose is a universal with an adaptor (rubber bushing)on the engine side.

linkage not a problem, you will just need the rod connecting the pedal arm to the carb.

Gary Seymour · Post by **Gary Seymour** » December 24, 2009, 9:41 am

welcome.gif From Indiana.
Nothing "wrong" about a wrong bed in my opinion. Especially a short bed.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » December 24, 2009, 2:55 pm

Welcome aboard from West Virginia!!!

factorystock · Post by **factorystock** » December 24, 2009, 5:39 pm

Welcome from the West Coast! There are no wrong beds, only optional beds. I personally prefer the separate styleside bed because of the high rear wheel clearance.

Motor Trend Matt · Post by **Motor Trend Matt** » December 24, 2009, 9:32 pm

I'm such a dummy - what's a "wrong bed"? Is that slang for '61s and '62s that got stuck with the '57-59 style, non-unibed??

Thanks - Matt

Post by **Greg D** » December 24, 2009, 9:45 pm

Welcome to Slick 60s.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » December 24, 2009, 9:46 pm

Motor Trend Matt wrote:I'm such a dummy - what's a "wrong bed"? Is that slang for '61s and '62s that got stuck with the '57-59 style, non-unibed??

Thanks - Matt

yes
actually its the 57-60 bed and was used 61-63 on the non unis, 61-65 on the f100 4x4 and all 61-66 f250 4x4s
theres also a 9 foot version that came on 61-66 f350s

motormount1 · Post by **motormount1** » December 24, 2009, 10:38 pm

im just the clubs crazy person.

wrongbed63 · Post by **wrongbed63** » December 24, 2009, 11:20 pm

A few pics before the transformation begins. Not going for a show stopper, just a daily rat rod type of driver.

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » December 25, 2009, 12:02 am

sweet. pic already. i like it.

macgiobuin · Post by **macgiobuin** » December 25, 2009, 1:47 am

Solid looking truck! Welcome from Southeast Tennessee.

Gary Seymour · Post by **Gary Seymour** » December 25, 2009, 7:56 am

Sweet body on that truck! I like it just the way it is. I wouldn't think of changing that bed.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » December 25, 2009, 8:02 am

Nice truck... I see single monoleafs on the front with reverse eyes and flipping the rear axle........ dual exhaust, leave the wheels and caps and put some wide whites on it..... and leaving the patina just the way it is. Boy I can sure build one in my head, just wish I could get one built in my garage..

Keep us updated with progress and pics...

DV65CustomCab · Post by **DV65CustomCab** » December 25, 2009, 8:04 am

You guys down there have no idea how lucky you are to get trucks like that. That's a great truck. Get 'er to run and just drive it as-is.

Post by **Greg D** » December 25, 2009, 8:50 am

Wow! That is really nice looking truck - almost too good to be a rat rod. A short wrongbed was born to be a ratrod BTW. If it were me and I had your goal I would;
Lower it
wide whites
put the moldings back on
get a good set of pipes on it
have it pinstripped
tonnea (?)
detail it really well
don't do anything else

Here is about the best riding bet for lowering, they also make front spring like it (I think it the same as the 57-60 - call them). I have a set on the front of my Uni - I can't say enough good things about them.

http://www.nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=6164FTRR

You also said daily driver, you should seriously consider doing a disc brake conversion - definitely at least do a dual master cylinder conversion. The old single pot system has a flaw - you get a leak and you have NO brakes. I would also use the GM style plunger brake light switch - it's easier to install and R&R.

http://fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2647

wrongbed63 · Post by **wrongbed63** » December 25, 2009, 10:13 am

Thanks greg. Disc brakes are in my plan. I am saving up for the no limit springs front and rear. I like the patina to, but I am envisioning flat black, white walls and pinstripes. Has a few spots of rust to address, but very little. I do have to replace cab mounts. I am completely addicted to this site. But its getting very expensive being on here all the time!