HotrodSmurf
Observer
That 400 is a great motor with tons of potential! Everybody loves the 351c, and a 400 is just a strocked Cleveland. Emissions bogged it down in the later 70's but it doesn't take much make em really go.
Ford Fullsize Thread !!!!
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Magilla82
Observer
Thanks guys! Yeah, the interior will be updated next spring/summer, though... i do love the shag carpeting lol. I am a turbo diesel guy, i just love em! but this 400 already has 351c heads on it, Edelbrock carb, Moroso ignition. It runs great, but i would like more power and better gas mileage lol. But thats why a 12v swap isn't high on the priority list. I'm planning on painting her next year as well... Just not set on color or scheme yet... Thinking about flat black, olive drab, sand, or desert camo... I'm sure i'll change my mind 1000 different times until i actually pull the trigger lol. I think it has 4.10 gears in it now, though not positive... I will probably be adding lockers when i lift her... Which once again, isn't much of a priority b/c its awesome as it sits!
norcal*PWRstroke
Adventurer
You should start a build up thread on this, even if your just doing minor cleanup work. Its a very interesting rig and ive never seen one in person before especially one with my favorite ford bodystyle. Cant wait to learn more about it.
+1 for the Cummins Swap!
+1 for the Cummins Swap!
Magilla82
Observer
I already did =D Its here http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/117414-79-Ford-Creger
I have never seen or heard of one of these either, talk about a once in a lifetime opportunity... I COULD NOT pass it up, i would have forever kicked myself in the nuts.
I have never seen or heard of one of these either, talk about a once in a lifetime opportunity... I COULD NOT pass it up, i would have forever kicked myself in the nuts.
redthies
Renaissance Redneck
I'm pretty sure there was a mention of a similar (if not identical) rig on here a year or two ago. I recall someone seeing it at a car lot and posting pics?
Offroad Engineering
New member
Thanks,
Its looking a lot more practical with the 12V cummins I just picked up for it. Still looking for a clean cab over Alaskan to go with it as well.
daddyusmaximus
Explorer
Just purchased this =D
79 F350, Dana 60 front and rear, C6, trans. 400m engine. This this rocks!!
That thing is sweet. I'd love to have my '99 done like that. I'm happy for you, but a little bit jealous too...
ttravis5446
Adventurer
I just traded my 2012 F350 in on this beast. I had been looking for one of these for years and just stumbled into this one. 2000 F250, super cab, xlt, 6 speed manual, short bed. The best part is no more truck payments.
The first thing I did was pick up a set of 285 Goodyear duratracs.
It just had a bunch of work done at the dealer as part of the deal I made. New windshield, new ball joints, new brakes including rotors, a big dent got repaired and it got a full service.
The first thing I did was pick up a set of 285 Goodyear duratracs.
It just had a bunch of work done at the dealer as part of the deal I made. New windshield, new ball joints, new brakes including rotors, a big dent got repaired and it got a full service.
Every Miles A Memory
Expedition Leader
Great rig!!!
ButchsAdventures
New member
Mountainhound
Explorer
SilverBullet
Explorer
Our UNICORN! Awesome truck.
daddyusmaximus
Explorer
ttravis5446
Adventurer
That means more money for mods...
My thoughts exactly. My plans are to use it for work for the next month or so to find out what it needs and also start doing baseline maintenance. After that I'm thinking just a shell on the back to start taking it on some trips to see what mods it really needs.