1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Oh and this is one if the next projects. I've got a f600 cluster coming soon and a I'm gonna get a wood grain steering wheel. I'm thinking about getting a reproduction mustang one. Idk

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1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Love that wheel in the photo!
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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Here's the cluster I'll be getting soon from Mr fordification himself. Don't think I'll re do it. Just clean it up and a bit maybe and slap her in the truck for now. Also replace the bulbs with some LEDs.
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1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

My Build: :fr: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Got my addco rear sway bar 020-340 in the mail today. Got her mocked up and the only thing in the way was the brake line -T-. then i Removed it along with the shocks and a few old muffler hangers. Started cleaning her up for paint. Installing new shocks, dropping the rear back to stock height and of course installing the sway bar. Can't wait to see it clean back there. :)
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1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

My Build: :fr: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Still havnt found out why my Engines bogs down when I eccelerate. Hmmm could It be that I went from a "stock" dual plane edelbrock intake. To a high rise gap intake?
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1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

My Build: :fr: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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So today I also did the Wiper delay switch Upgrade today as well.
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1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

My Build: :fr: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Took my bump for a drive today

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1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

My Build: :fr: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Dropped the rear suspension about an inch today. Back to stock height. PO added these. Since i lowered the front about an inch. my truck Should still have the same stance which I love. But just an inch lower on all 4s. ;)

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1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

My Build: :fr: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Repainting the black parts on my f600

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Finished, it's not perfect but it will have to do for now.
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Oh yeah much better then the old h
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1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

My Build: :fr: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Bought some frame/axle bump stops. The new ones are much shorter then the old ones. Hmm I wonder if this is a problem.

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1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

My Build: :fr: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Oh yeah much better
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1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

My Build: :fr: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Installed an idiot light for electric fan
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1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Anyone out there
1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

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Re: 1968 F100 2wd style side short bed.

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Bueller...? Bueller...? :D


yeah, just waiting on warmer weather to poke my head out.... :pray:
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