famous last words...

[wndsofchng06]

Bought another one!

Got a 69 f100 6cyl 3spd. My first inline 6 Ford truck...any tip s, tricks, hints?
Runs great, gotta replace the rag joint. Plan to make this my DD!

[HIO Silver]

Yep.. I said to myself that I was out of parking spots then a stray 71 F250 followed me home ....

[wndsofchng06]

Nice!

[wndsofchng06]

Got her back from the shop today.... Rag joint made a huge difference! Now I need to focus on the fact that the bearing/bushing in the steering column for the shift linkage is falling out the bottom if the column...anyone dealt with this before?

[wndsofchng06]

so for the first time in years I pay someone to fix a vehicle... and the new rag joint broke as I was driving it away from the mechanic shop today then to top it off the 3 speed on the column does not shift between 1st and 2nd either direction. So you have to get out of the truck and do it manually under the hood. Any suggestions?

[wndsofchng06]

has anyone used this....

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hurst/530/501-001 ... tId=745821

[___TRASH___]

thats the shifter i have in my '67 f100 installed by the previous owner, took some getting used to but it's ok......my wife can't shift it though

i have a top loader that i'm gonna swap in as soon as i get some time.

and i like the truck,whats your plans for it ?

[___TRASH___]

sorry, i was looking at HIO's truck ....got any pics of yours ?

[wndsofchng06]

I do have pics.will have to post them tonight. Right now just get it functioning, it's my daily driver!

[tac]

so for the first time in years I pay someone to fix a vehicle... and the new rag joint broke as I was driving it away from the mechanic shop today then to top it off the 3 speed on the column does not shift between 1st and 2nd either direction. So you have to get out of the truck and do it manually under the hood. Any suggestions?

It sounds like you steering column needs a rebuild, but make sure the cab mounts are good before you try to fix anything else. This is the cause of a lot of shift/rag joint problems. With all of this solid you can then adjust the linkage.

[jlb]

Yep.. I said to myself that I was out of parking spots then a stray 71 F250 followed me home ....

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I love that orange... What color is the inside?

JB

[wndsofchng06]

Here's a pic. She's ROUGH!

[HIO Silver]

I love that orange... What color is the inside?

JB

The OP had it repainted Calypso Coral.. the interior is the original color, Regis Red. It's not as brilliant but really close... the ol' girl need a bit of cleaning. There are smudges and slightly greasy fingerprints from the OP. Maybe this weekend I'll get to it...

[wndsofchng06]

Holy crap! $400 to rebuild the column!!!! She's driving now

[HIO Silver]

Holy crap! $400 to rebuild the column!!!! She's driving now

Time is money.... your time is 'free'.