I want to list a part from my 63 I have for sale but not sure what it`s called. It`s like a header panel. It`s located above the grille and below the hood. The hood latch attaches to it. And F O R D is across the front.
Thanks, Darrel

I like to flange/overlap. I drill 1/4" holes every inch in the replacement panel.
then I tack inside the holes with a wire feed. Kinda looks like factory spot welds Then seam seal or body fill depending on where it's at.

I'm working on my parts list to hibernate in the garage this winter with my 63. For those of you that have done engine swaps, what did you do about the wiring ? My plan... 302 or 351w (undecided). I've got some full Mustang and Maverick wiring harnesses and Duraspark II stuff lying around from previ...

Turned out pretty nice other than the height.

Thanks everyone ! You've made my research much easier.

If it helps anyone... after searching the web I found this.
http://www.bossap.com/docs/1961-1966_Fo ... cation.htm

What does WBG-L mean for the gears ? I was thinking the L meant locker but I don't think the locker rear end was available then, was it ?

Thanks Lonnie, that appears to be the color I see in the engine bay. Unfortunately, the PO rattle canned everything on the outside including badges, black

now to be serious, the cheapest way to do a straight axle truck is to put the axles on top of the springs, for the twin i front i will let someone who has done one speak.[/quote] I was thinking of doing this exact thing. But I thought there would be interference with the centerlink or other suspensi...

Thanks for the welcomes guys. Only been here a day and have learned alot already !

Thanks guys ! That will definitly get me going in the right direction.

Been looking around for a VIN decoder with no luck. If someone could direct me to one or decipher the following, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks, Darrel

F10JN400188

114 T F100 81B A 13

5000 114 3600 22

Summit Racing carries a filler neck adapter with a return bung on it. IIRC you have to remove a 2" section of the filler neck and the adapter clamps in. The fuel pump is the easy part. Use a inline and put a plate over the engine mounted one.

Just wanted to say hi . Looks like a fun and informative site. I just brought my 63 SWB 223/3spd. , home. Looking forward to learning more about these trucks. My plans are 302 or 351w / C6 swap and a restomod type restoration. Still in the research phase but can't wait to get started.
Darrel