79 ford 4x4 resto - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

boilrman · 03-03-2009, 10:49 PM

This is a ford I did for a friend. I did everything from the ground up myself

boilrman · 03-03-2009, 10:50 PM

more pics

boilrman · 03-03-2009, 10:52 PM

more

boilrman · 03-03-2009, 10:53 PM

few more

boilrman · 03-03-2009, 10:54 PM

still more

boilrman · 03-03-2009, 10:54 PM

almost done

boilrman · 03-03-2009, 10:56 PM

final set

msgross · 03-03-2009, 10:58 PM

This might be the only safe place to hide a Furd thread... nice work..

I have a buddy that's on a 10 year 79 Bronco build... he doesn't work on it much as you might have guessed...

Frizzle Fry · 03-04-2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

This might be the only safe place to hide a Furd thread...

That's exactly what this forum is for (though pushing it to its limits...

) Nice resto job!

67ChevyRedneck · 03-04-2009, 01:19 AM

I love it! When I was growing up my dad had a 79 F-250 4x4. I have lots of memories riding around in it. It was fun in snow storms up in NY where we lived.

Your friend should be proud of that, you did great work (just tell him to find you a fleetside bed to paint up for it for him

)

boilrman · 03-04-2009, 06:58 AM

Thanks guys. It was alot of fun to do(even if it is a ford) Great learning tool. Other than drivetrain being left in the frame everything was dissassembled. Now I just can't wait to get the 64-66 I want, and do the same thing for myself.

***Liz*** · 03-04-2009, 12:13 PM

all I could think of opening this thread was

holy crap hes still breathing, then thoughts of badaass shirts, then wow nice job bman.

hi

1956cameo · 03-04-2009, 12:19 PM

Out of all the years of ford trucks the late 60s and 70s styles are my favorite. I have always admired them for their styling and dependability. My dad had a 70, he said it was the last good ford that he ever owned. He unfortunately had a string of 4 bad brand new ford's in a row after that turning him into a Chevy man.

I almost got a very nice original 77 1/2 ton ford truck one time. It had a 351 and would literally make new tires bald in a matter of minutes. It was extremely solid with no rust or major dents. My buddies grandpa had done some horse trading for it and let it sit in his yard for a couple of years. His grandpa was a drunk and a scrap metal man. Anytime he needed beer money he would find whatever that was metal laying around and would take it to the scrap yard for a few quick bucks, including running and driving vehicles if he was truly desperate. Knowing this I said that if you ever want to get rid of the truck I will give you twice what it will bring on the scales. Well one day I came over and the truck was gone. He told me he came by but no one was home (which was a lie because I was home all day that day, he was in such a hurry to get drunk that he simply didn't want to stop in to see if I was home) so he took it to the scrap yard. I was pretty upset. Letting a good running and driving vehicle get scrapped because you can't control your need for a quick buzz was all I was thinking. A real shame.

**Palf70Step** · 03-04-2009, 01:04 PM

Long time no see Boilrman. Great job of the resto. How's ole green hanging together?

boilrman · 03-04-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liz

all I could think of opening this thread was

holy crap hes still breathing, then thoughts of badaass shirts, then wow nice job bman.

hi

Thanks. I have been lurking again and posting few things here and there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Long time no see Boilrman. Great job of the resto. How's ole green hanging together?

Old truck needs some attention which I am about to give it. Seems I have a brake leak(think it is in the rear)but see no fluid hitting the ground. So right now the truck is sitting alot. Actually after I get it road worthy again hoping to sell it or make a trade for a 64-66 stepside. Here are some pics. It needs a good bath.

NONHOG · 03-12-2009, 11:19 AM

Wow nice work , looks good . I like 'em all ! Brings back Bronco memories
My parents had a 81 Bronco that was Moms DD for years . Drove it myself a few years .

OARNGESI · 03-13-2009, 04:12 AM

Thats some nice work you do

boilrman · 03-13-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Wow nice work , looks good . I like 'em all ! Brings back Bronco memories
My parents had a 81 Bronco that was Moms DD for years . Drove it myself a few years .

Thanks for compliment. Although I did my truck first, this was my first time going down to the frame. Can't wait to get my next project and do everything.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Thats some nice work you do

Thanks

rod86 · 03-16-2009, 08:42 AM

man thats some sweet work you done there. love them old ford trucks as much as the chevy trucks from the era, i had/have (on loan to my brother) a 79 2wd f100, was the best fun truck i had.

Charles Hettich · 09-23-2010, 10:40 PM

i like my chevys, but theres nothing as tough as a 70's ford 4x4

03-03-2009, 10:49 PM	#1
boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	79 ford 4x4 resto This is a ford I did for a friend. I did everything from the ground up myself Attached Images __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

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boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto more pics Attached Images __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

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boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto more Attached Images __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

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boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto few more Attached Images __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

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boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto still more Attached Images __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

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boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto almost done Attached Images __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN Last edited by boilrman; 03-03-2009 at 10:55 PM. Reason: add pics

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boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto final set Attached Images __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

03-03-2009, 10:58 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto This might be the only safe place to hide a Furd thread... nice work.. I have a buddy that's on a 10 year 79 Bronco build... he doesn't work on it much as you might have guessed... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-04-2009, 01:19 AM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto I love it! When I was growing up my dad had a 79 F-250 4x4. I have lots of memories riding around in it. It was fun in snow storms up in NY where we lived. Your friend should be proud of that, you did great work (just tell him to find you a fleetside bed to paint up for it for him ) __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 03-04-2009 at 01:22 AM.

03-04-2009, 06:58 AM	#11
boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto Thanks guys. It was alot of fun to do(even if it is a ford) Great learning tool. Other than drivetrain being left in the frame everything was dissassembled. Now I just can't wait to get the 64-66 I want, and do the same thing for myself. __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

03-04-2009, 12:13 PM	#12
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,733	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto all I could think of opening this thread was holy crap hes still breathing, then thoughts of badaass shirts, then wow nice job bman. hi

03-04-2009, 12:19 PM	#13
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto Out of all the years of ford trucks the late 60s and 70s styles are my favorite. I have always admired them for their styling and dependability. My dad had a 70, he said it was the last good ford that he ever owned. He unfortunately had a string of 4 bad brand new ford's in a row after that turning him into a Chevy man. I almost got a very nice original 77 1/2 ton ford truck one time. It had a 351 and would literally make new tires bald in a matter of minutes. It was extremely solid with no rust or major dents. My buddies grandpa had done some horse trading for it and let it sit in his yard for a couple of years. His grandpa was a drunk and a scrap metal man. Anytime he needed beer money he would find whatever that was metal laying around and would take it to the scrap yard for a few quick bucks, including running and driving vehicles if he was truly desperate. Knowing this I said that if you ever want to get rid of the truck I will give you twice what it will bring on the scales. Well one day I came over and the truck was gone. He told me he came by but no one was home (which was a lie because I was home all day that day, he was in such a hurry to get drunk that he simply didn't want to stop in to see if I was home) so he took it to the scrap yard. I was pretty upset. Letting a good running and driving vehicle get scrapped because you can't control your need for a quick buzz was all I was thinking. A real shame. Last edited by 1956cameo; 03-04-2009 at 12:20 PM.

03-04-2009, 01:04 PM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,725	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto Long time no see Boilrman. Great job of the resto. How's ole green hanging together? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-12-2009, 11:19 AM	#16
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto Wow nice work , looks good . I like 'em all ! Brings back Bronco memories My parents had a 81 Bronco that was Moms DD for years . Drove it myself a few years . __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

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03-16-2009, 08:42 AM	#19
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: 79 ford 4x4 resto man thats some sweet work you done there. love them old ford trucks as much as the chevy trucks from the era, i had/have (on loan to my brother) a 79 2wd f100, was the best fun truck i had. __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

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