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by ironhead65
February 13, 2012, 6:42 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 4x4 gear ratio opinions
Replies: 4
Views: 412

Re: 4x4 gear ratio opinions

Stock rims and no bigger than 31/10.50/ 15
by ironhead65
February 13, 2012, 6:24 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 4x4 gear ratio opinions
Replies: 4
Views: 412

4x4 gear ratio opinions

Hello men, looking for opinions. Building 65 body on 77 4x4 frame 289,4spd,9" rear,dana 44 front. my question is.. What is a good all around gear ratio for this set up? I'm not looking for economy as this is not my every day driver. I'm looking more for low end torque but still be able to run 6...
by ironhead65
January 24, 2012, 5:10 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: decode a 4x4 frame vin
Replies: 1
Views: 302

decode a 4x4 frame vin

Hello men, I just acquired another 4x4 frame today. Its just a bare SWB frame with running gear, I found the vin on the frame and tried to decode it but all it tells me is F150 4x4- 351cui- made in norfolk va can someone tell me the year it was made? Please and thanks. F14HN161736
by ironhead65
January 22, 2012, 4:54 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: coating/painting headers
Replies: 3
Views: 1374

coating/painting headers

Hello men, looking for knowledge again. I have a set of headers to go on my 289, I'm gonna bead blast them in my cabinet. What do you recomend for paint or coating them? Or am I wasting my time due to the intense heat issue?? Any tips is appreciated. Thanks mike [ Post made via BlackBerry ] http://y...
by ironhead65
January 21, 2012, 11:41 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Finally some pictures...
Replies: 9
Views: 1338

Re: Finally some pictures...

That's exactly my next step on my project.... What kind of paint and primer???

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by ironhead65
January 21, 2012, 11:36 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 65 slick on a 75 4x4 frame HELP
Replies: 15
Views: 1052

Re: 65 slick on a 75 4x4 frame HELP

Thanks. Harleys are my other sickness. That's where the ironhead came from

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by ironhead65
January 21, 2012, 9:11 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 65 slick on a 75 4x4 frame HELP
Replies: 15
Views: 1052

Re: 65 slick on a 75 4x4 frame HELP

Yes I will post plenty of pics. When I get my gonna use pile seperated from my maybe later pile I will post pics of what I'm starting with on thru to the finished product. Thanks

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by ironhead65
January 20, 2012, 10:07 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 65 slick on a 75 4x4 frame HELP
Replies: 15
Views: 1052

Re: 65 slick on a 75 4x4 frame HELP

Thanks for the input guys, as of right now I have a 65 cab and bed, 75 frame and running gear, 78 tranny and transfer case, 289 motor from a 67 mustang and a back yard and shop full of old ford trucks and parts. Good thing I'm single Lol [ Post made via BlackBerry ] http://yoursite.com/phpBB3/images...
by ironhead65
January 20, 2012, 11:12 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 65 slick on a 75 4x4 frame HELP
Replies: 15
Views: 1052

65 slick on a 75 4x4 frame HELP

Hello Men, I am new to this forum and would like to pick your brains please. I have a 65 SWB flareside I am putting on a 75 SWB 4x4 frame, I am still acquiring parts, my front clip is from a 64 2wd. My first question is, will the radiator support off the 64 work if I am converting to 4wd? 2nd questi...