69 f-100 budget build
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wndsofchng06
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Re: 69 f-100 budget build
So now I'm on the fence. Got my new cab mounts, for my new weather stripping, new fenders, rims, and tires.... Which engine do I use? The 4.6 ford v8, rebuild the 240, the 4.3 v6, or the Benz 5cyl diesel. I have all of these at the house, running driving, good engines..... Just when I thought I had a plan.....
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Re: 69 f-100 budget build
I think I've decided to go with the inline 5 turbo diesel. Won't be a heavy hauler, but will get better fuel mileage, allow me to run WVO, and be a good "homeowners" truck.
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Re: 69 f-100 budget build
Nice solid truck!
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wndsofchng06
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Re: 69 f-100 budget build
Got a P/S box for it today. Came out of a 74 ford with 56k miles on it! truck was totalled and the guy was using it for parts on his project.
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Re: 69 f-100 budget build
ordered my transmission off fleaBay today.... can't wait to start mocking everything up in the truck. (fingers crossed, I need some more weekends without rain!) 
I will certainly start posting more photos once I actually begin the work.
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Re: 69 f-100 budget build
Sounds like a interesting project 
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
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wndsofchng06
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Re: 69 f-100 budget build
Transmission came today!!! YAY 
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wndsofchng06
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Re: 69 f-100 budget build
Started working on pulling the front off the truck to replace the fenders and put the new engine in. Found much more rust than planned and had to cut a lot of bolts. 
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Re: 69 f-100 budget build
I suggest ya start spraying all nuts and bolts with PB Blaster (or equivalent) - even the ones your not even thinking of removing. I'll go as far as preventative measure to remove the nut or bolt, hit it quickly with a wire brush, apply some antiseize, and reinstall... for next time. And there usually is a next time.
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wndsofchng06
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Yea I been soaking them with PB Blaster..... Good stuff.
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Re: 69 f-100 budget build
Rest of the nose is off, and got the truck pushed inside.... UGH my back!
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Re: 69 f-100 budget build
Definitely need a new radiator support and driver's side inner fender.... The hood might have to do for now, but it's rough!
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Re: 69 f-100 budget build
Bought a new hood, inner fender, and for support on Saturday. They should arrive Wednesday. I will post photos when they arrive!