Truck SOLD the second time around on E-Pay for $28,010. Reserve was set at $26k. Actual cost to do this level of restoration based on total of all receipts (w/o my time) was $28,238. Enjoyment of the time spent doing this restoration and seeing the end result, PRICELESS!!!!

Lee Nevill
Boise, Idaho

Thank you all for the compliments on the truck. I have the reserve set somewhere north of where the auction ended (ended at $21,200). I am always amazed at how much activity there is after the auction (last 2 cas I have sold on this auction site were closed after the auction) but if no deal is struc...

My freshly restored 66 SWB 4x4 is on e-*ay as we speak with 100 pictures from just about every angle you can imagine. Not trying to solicit bids, just wanted to share the pictures! Of course if you want to bid, feel free!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-F-100-4x4-1966-FORD-4X4-ROTISSERIE-NUT-A...

Just in time for our local ISCA Roadster Show....

Been a busy summer/fall, but I'm making progress again!! Click on an image for a larger version. 10309 10308 10307 10306 10305 A couple observations: Not real happy with the Gold Cad hood hinges from Dennis Carpenter!! I think they were phosphate/oil originally so I may have to try and refinish thes...

I'm having my 66 done right now... $300 to install a used 3 row core on my existing tanks and brackets. It was $450 for a new 3 row recore, $370 for a new 2 row recore. Oh, you can order a brand new 2 row entire rad from LMC for $250....

Find another shop....

Lee

Hiboy,

I live in Boise and was born and raised here in the Treasure Valley.

Lee

I've owned this truck since 1985. I fixed it up and painted it in 1986 and drove it for years as my daily driver and all over the backcountry and deserts of Idaho. I retired a couple years ago and decided it was time to restore it right!

Lee

Thought I would post a few pictures of my progress on the 66 swb 4x4 I am restoring








Lee

Your frame may be 24" off the floor with the tires on, much it would be much closer with them off!!

I supported my 66 4x4 frame with standard jack stands on the floor by jacking up the axle, removing the tires and setting the frame down on the stands....

Lee

You can certainly get a die in that size, but you can also look at getting a "thread file". It is square and has 8 different thread spacings (threads per inch) with file "teeth" that fit into the groves on your item. I use mine a lot to clean up large diameter bolts since having ...

I know there has been a lot of confusion and discussion on the availablility of core supports that will fit the 66 4x4's. After looking at a lot of rusted out original units, I decided to take the risk and purchase the Tawain made reproduction unit listed in LMC's catalogue as correct for the 66 4x4...

What kind of rear bumper would have been on a 66 swb 4x4 from the factory? A truck needs to have a solid bumper and the chrome reproduction ones I see don't look that sturdy, even the ones with the step. I'm not sure whether to clean-up and powder coat the one I have or go with an original/reproduct...

I have some detail questions about original finishes that I'm sure some of you will think are crazy.... I know on all 1st generation mustangs that the hood hinges, hood latch/catch, shock tower caps and fender bolts were finished in a natural phosphate and oil. I'm starting to redo these items and o...

You can always tape off the VIN with duct tape, but it really isn't an issue if they just lightly dust that area.

Frame was cured in a large oven around 450 deg.

Headers are vintage 1985 and I think they are Hookers. They fit great, but there is lots of clearance with the I-6 anyway.

Lee

The frame is powder coated, not painted. The cast parts are media blasted and painted with cast coat iron paint. Sand blasting can remove just about anything, if not done correctly. The front VIN stamping was light before being blasted/coated. Here is a close-up of the back VIN. No issues here... 94...

A few pictures of the progress on my 66 SWB 4x4. Frame blasted and powder coated. Wifes 70 Boss 302 in background.. 9472 Loaction of VIN under cab 9470 VIN number also on front near core support mount 9471 Spindle/front end pieces ready to go 9473 Ceramic coated headers (engine still needs to be dis...

Bunch,

You state:

I found later that I could have used the spindles out from the 79 on 66 axle for the disc brake conversion and saved myself some serious head scratching and cash

Can you elaborate on this? Can the 79 ball joint spindles be used with the 66 king pin axle housing?

thx
lee

I'll second the "pay to have it done" mentioned above. Small parts at home in a blast cabinet are one thing, but doing an entire cab or bed is best left to the pros, IMHO. I've seen many a body panel completely warped beyound use by an inexperienced sandblaster. I just had my entire cab, b...

Yes, looking to just swap out the hubs onto my 66 4x4 which has the OPEN knuckle front end. I'm not opposed to swapping out the entire front end as the truck is completely disassembled and I will be putting bearing/seal kits in the differentials anyway. Knowing that the 73-79 are all the same helps!...