Truck is coming home... now what...

[daddysgirl]

Ok so i got the money for dads truck and it should be coming home in just a couple weeks. where do i go from here? where do i buy parts and find a mechanic that knows how to fix old trucks?

[mlheppl]

Most parts can still be bought at your local auto parts stores. LMC truck, NPD and other places sell most other items that you cannot get at the parts stores. Go online to these places and request a catalog. Looking through these catalogs is like putting a f year old in a candy store. You'll want one of each thing listed. LOL

Finding a mechanic is a personal issue. I would go by word of mouth and find a shop that has a good reputation. Ask your friends and faily to recommed a shop/mechanic. These trucks are pretty easy to work on compared to todays newer vehicles.

[Florian]

For engine parts etc, try Summit Racing

[69rangerf100]

Dennis Carpenter has alot of the olf ford presses so the will probably have the best fitting body parts

[jzjames]

where do find a mechanic that knows how to fix old trucks?

That would be you.

[cdeal28078]

I agree also. If you are going to fix up and old truck like these you are either going to have to pay a mechanic a lot of money or learn to work on them yourself. They are one of the easiest to work on that is for sure.
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[BiggDogg]

Thanks for updating us. I was thinking about this story a few weeks ago, glad things worked out for you

[daddysgirl]

I dont mind working on it myself but i keep having nightmares about me driving the truck and the breaks failing. my thing is i can buy a repair manual and read the directions but how do i know where the problems are to start with? i have no one mechanically inclined in my fam. my mom did repairs on it when dad was still alive but it was is way better shape than it is now

[towtruckerfour]

If the truck runs that is a plus. I would start with visually inspecting hoses, belts and fluid levels. You know, the easy things. You can easily get under it and grease all the fittings and stuff like that. If you are concerned with the brakes, you can either try inspecting them yourself or have a shop do it. Drum brakes are not hard and disc are easier. Changing the brake pads is involved but can be done. Just remember if you have questions, just post them and everyone will try to help you. This place is incredible on knowledge. Glad to hear the truck is coming home.

[daddysgirl]

Yall'd be Proud of me. i helped hubby change the valve gasket on his mazda: yea me and i didnt even scratch my nail polish i think i was just intimidated by engines. i know the gasket was an easy fix but i enjoyed it

[towtruckerfour]

Look at it this way. The more you do, the more you learn.

[ford4x4fun]

First thing is first, when you get it you have to post pics!

[69rangerf100]

congrats one peice of advice take lots of pics with what ever you take apart and label the bag that you put the bolts in. that way when you go to put it back together you have step by step picks

[daddysgirl]

i only have the one pic of it right now . someone here refered to it as "the bump in the mist" cause it was dark and it was on my cell: i hope to hear from the guy by the end of the week: i d k anyone who can resist large sums of money

[daddysgirl]

Update the guy msg me today . i am picking it up this evening! idk how to post pics on here but i started a photo bucket under the sn gemstoneminpins i will have pics up tonight!