Manny's 67' F-250 Highboy Restoration

Manny · Post by **Manny** » Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:40 pm

Good news to report. 88 is complete and delivered. Next stop ordering front springs to finish mocking it then the front clip comes off and finish the steering box.

Lone Ranger · Post by **Lone Ranger** » Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:01 pm

Manny I'm curious if your going to replace all the springs will you remove the rear lift blocks and get like a six inch lift rear spring pack to finish it at a 2 inch lift?
I'm thinking I want to go your route. My front springs are super saggy and wonder if i get 2 inch lift springs if it will appear to give it +4 in the front. Hoping I can just copy someone on here haha

Manny · Post by **Manny** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:44 pm

Lone Ranger wrote:Manny I'm curious if your going to replace all the springs will you remove the rear lift blocks and get like a six inch lift rear spring pack to finish it at a 2 inch lift?
I'm thinking I want to go your route. My front springs are super saggy and wonder if i get 2 inch lift springs if it will appear to give it +4 in the front. Hoping I can just copy someone on here haha

Yes i want all the blocks gone if possible or drop to a 2 inch however works best. Thought of changing the hangers but that may may not happen. My goal is 2 inches in the front with the springs then get the rear to match level with the least amount or no block as possible. I will keep you posted of course!!

Should go get my springs soon been putting new fuel system on my dually. Got the itch to get my 16x10 steels and get a 35 under her!!

hfdco4 · Post by **hfdco4** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:33 pm

Manny, I saw you posted about coming to MD. When is that going to happen? I am near Annapolis and would be up for a meet.

Manny · Post by **Manny** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:30 pm

hfdco4 wrote:Manny, I saw you posted about coming to MD. When is that going to happen? I am near Annapolis and would be up for a meet.

Not certain right off but will be in touch with you and hdmann before heading up. Definitely would love to meet and also exchange parts.

Manny · Post by **Manny** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:37 pm

Progress is being made!!!! Removed the valance first would like to have the 67-69 style I have a 70-72 but will probably save the older one. Note the core support is perfect!!

Yeah the 50 years and who knows how many with a stuck voltage regulator did this thing in hard.

Had to cut all the body mounts out it was a mess thankfully the frame is thinned under the mount but not gone so can fill it up.

I am uploading pictures now of the steering box mount i managed to get done today.

Manny · Post by **Manny** » Sun Oct 21, 2018 9:25 pm

Here is the progress made yesterday on the old girl.

First off the frame is thin at the mounts but not terrible very fixable.

Between that photo and now Dan now has no hair on his arms and tons of red specs.

No good way to grind the old chunks out just gear up and hope for the best but got it.

Got the spacers welded into the frame and got them square. Took a few minutes no doubt.

The spacers were ground down, and around and welded up and welded the top frame rail up and 45'd for full welds

After that spent more time mocking the plate i did not rush obviously i wanted this exact..

I coated the inside before the plate. Just used Dupli color truck bed coating. Later the frame , and cross member will get KBS cavity wax.

Welding was easy after that.

I have the holes drilled now. More to come!!!

Bullitt74 · Post by **Bullitt74** » Sun Oct 21, 2018 11:33 pm

You are a master, my friend!

Manny · Post by **Manny** » Mon Oct 22, 2018 5:11 pm

Bullitt74 wrote:You are a master, my friend!

Thanks for the compliment. A master would be faster

I'm going to get that crossmember handled i like this thing and want it done!!

hfdco4 · Post by **hfdco4** » Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:36 pm

Thanks for the great detail in this operation. I plan on stealing every last bit of what you did my friend! And yes, you are a master at these trucks!

hfdco4 · Post by **hfdco4** » Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:37 pm

Oh yeah, I forgot to say that core support must be one of those rare light weight units......

Manny · Post by **Manny** » Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:03 pm

hfdco4 wrote:Oh yeah, I forgot to say that core support must be one of those rare light weight units......

Thanks Paul for the kind words and feel free to steal it all glad it can help.

As for the core support i should sell it as a high dollar Shelby performance lightweight unit!!!

Manny · Post by **Manny** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:01 am

So lots to update...

Biggest Thing is I'm gonna be a dad!!!!

Secondly all the parts are at home now thankfully.
These are
79 D60 king pin disc front
10.25 sterling cab chassis rear
zf5-42
429 thunderjet 360HP
Divorced NP205 t case

Yep now just gotta get it together. Been pulling 50-60 hour weeks for too long now want my free time back.

It's coming

Post by **DuckRyder** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 12:35 pm

Biggest Thing is I'm gonna be a dad!!!!

Congratulations !!!

The 67 maintains its reputation.

I know what you mean about work...

hfdco4 · Post by **hfdco4** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 8:47 pm

What a great Christmas present. With the care and attention you give to your work, I know you will be a great DAD!

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