Slick 60's

My slick is a 66 F100 with a 1977 300 I6 and 3 speed trans. I have a chance to buy a 1979 F150, 302, automatic for $600. I can either spend a little time, get it running right, and sell it or use it for parts. If the first didn't work out, I was wondering what from the 79 I could use on the 66? I'm thinking front disk brakes & rear end (current is 2.75). What else might I be able to use?

Power steering if its got it. With power steering you would need a column for a 3 speed and power steering, or you can swap in the transmission and auto column. Sway bars if it happens to have them, but I think those are usually found on camper specials.

Just finished the disc brake conversion last week from a 79 f150. All the parts interchanged and was straight forward. I already had the power boost from a 78 f100. IMHO I would take what I need and sell the rest. Wish I would have done that all at once instead of picking up pieces here and there. I bet you can take what you want and still make money.

Are the rear ends direct bolt-in swap? I wondered about the width from spring to spring and from backing plate to backing plate.

4" wider overall with different spring mount positions. It'll fit, but really pushes the tires out.
Paul

Can't he just change the center section?