Starting on my new ride

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » March 22, 2009, 10:37 am

I am starting on the work on my 1966 F100 white longbed. Goal is a daily driver that will still be a TRUCK! Not for show, for work. First thing is to get it drivable, the brakes are really bad. So the first thing is to change the master cylinder to a dual and adding power brakes at the same time. I got a bracket and booster/master out of the junkyard from a 1978 F150 and got a rebuilt master/booster from O'Reillys, gave them the old booster/master for the $25 core which is close to what I paid for the used bracket/master/booster. I am still debating on what proportioning valve and rear brake light activation to use, thinking about this. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku Well time to go paint my new booster/master and get to work figuring things out!

Post by **Greg D** » March 22, 2009, 10:54 am

The GM 70s plunger style switch works pretty well in Twin I trucks. You can make a simple mount for it to attach it to the column, or the pedal stop. It is adjustable too.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » March 22, 2009, 4:40 pm

Bluebolt, dont forget the pic`s!

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » March 25, 2009, 8:25 pm

No much progress yet, did some engine compartment cleaning and removed the "ricer" lights that were stuck next to the front turn signals. I have my new booster and master cylinder painted and ready to go in, awaiting complete front disc brake swap since I have to plumb the lines anyways. Picked up a intermittent wiper setup from a 87 F250 I plan on swapping in.

crey · Post by **crey** » March 26, 2009, 6:10 pm

Any pics of your progress?

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » May 6, 2009, 3:04 pm

Little stuff so far, removed "66 Ford" plates that were on cab and tried to remove red paint underneath and removed the "bigfoot" gas pedal. Put on the aluminum five slot 1980's factory wheels I got from "63bigun" when picking up Gritsngumbo's 63 F250. Added new correct tailights I got at Pate. Will post pics soon.

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » May 22, 2009, 3:21 pm

Posted pics of new wheels and new taillights in my gallery

http://fordtruk.com/forums/album_pic.ph ... ser_id=951

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » June 9, 2009, 1:34 pm

Starting on the disc brake swap finally, got it jacked up and wheels off.

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » June 9, 2009, 3:11 pm

Got the old I beams removed, found out what the noise was on passenger side, coil spring was cracked in two at the very top!

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » June 9, 2009, 10:41 pm

I had to move the green parts truck to make room for the disc brake swap, it hasn't been started in about a month, after replacing two flat tires with the "extras" from the white truck and doing some wire work got it fired up and moved, that 429 idles good! While I had the rear jacked up I checked and it does have a limited slip rear end woo-hoo! By turning the tire and counting the revolutions on the pinion yoke it looks like I have the 3.31 gears. Will be a good swap for the white truck after I drop in the T19.

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » June 10, 2009, 10:06 am

Got the I beams removed from the 77 donor truck. Doing this one outside since the white truck is in the shop, hot and humid here in Lousiana!

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » June 10, 2009, 1:31 pm

Removed the steering box, brake lines and brake metering valve from the parts truck. Metal brake lines from calipers to metering valve look good and I will try to reuse them.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » June 11, 2009, 5:06 am

Hey Blue!, stop right there!,it sounds like you are plowing ahead!, ( to use one of Pats terms!), but Mate where are the blooming pic`s?, I for one have got no imagination and need to see Photographs!, with or without feet!

thanks!

crey · Post by **crey** » June 12, 2009, 8:30 am

I like the slots!!!

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » September 12, 2009, 5:11 pm

Some more progress as time and money allow.

1. Took the disc brake I beams and spindles to the machine shop and had the king pins replaced. Replaced the I beam bushings myself.

2. Since I am to lazy to clean parts took the radius rods, various big washers, sway bar and sway bar brackets to get them sandblasted and powdercoated.

3. Put the T19 in the truck today. Had to find a new throwout bearing since the one I pulled out was "noisy". T19 went in fairly easy with two people, one on bottom and one on top working through big new hole in floor. It's heavy and hard to maneuver around. Used Chevy SB head bolts as longer guide pins to get it started straight. Still need tranny mount. No issues so far putting T19 in place of 3 speed, everything is the same.

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » March 12, 2010, 3:42 am

Making progress slowly pics soon. This truck will be fairly new mechanically when I get done. So far entire front suspension rebuilt, F250 Camper Special front sway bar in process of being installed, new brake rotors, bearings, calipers, Red Head power steering box, changed rear drums, backing plates and axles to larger 1968 2 1/2" drums. New rear bearings and seals too since one was bad, might as well do both and be done with it. Sold some stuff on Ebay so more truck money

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bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » June 21, 2010, 9:02 am

Lot's of progress yesterday, a buddy with lots of old Ford truck experience came over and helped out. We worked from 9 AM until after 7 PM in tempertures hitting 100 degrees! New KYB shocks installed, steering linkage, PS box, brake hose brackets, removed front end sheetemetal and bumper for easier access for new brake lines and booster. Painted a lot of parts at the same time. Pics soon need new camera batteries!

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » June 21, 2010, 8:28 pm

bluebolt wrote:Removed the steering box, brake lines and brake metering valve from the parts truck. Metal brake lines from calipers to metering valve look good and I will try to reuse them.

Those almost never go bad. If they where in service in the past few years, I am sure thy are fine.

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » July 4, 2010, 5:03 pm

Still plugging away LOL. Was getting ready to do my power brake conversion but the firewall looked pretty poor. After comparing it to my parts truck I realized a previous owner at some time had done a poor job of putting in a power booster which was long gone when I got it, had a single pot back in it. The hole was elongated and the firewall brace was gone and the cab to firewall seam was trimmed back.
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Here's a pic of what it's supposed to look like.
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I am currently parting out a 1977 F100 so I cut a piece of firewall out of it. After some trimming and a quick paint job it looks like this.
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Here it is mounted awaiting a new brake booster.
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This was a quick fix, in the future I will use the cab off of the parts truck which is much better than this one.

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » July 4, 2010, 6:59 pm

Looks good! You've been busy.

Starting on my new ride

Starting on my new ride

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parts truck

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Firewall repair