pics finally dropped 64 f100

bttt

 

Blocks on the front? I didn't see any in the pics...now I gotta go back and look at the pics again...

 

on either side of the axle

 

Yep, I got it now, I just assumed that was just built into the axle from the factory until I looked closer...I thought the dude was referring to drop blocks up front...

 

tapered shims will help correct the bumpsteer issue, , , speedway sells 'em

 

that is one cool ass truck. I would have left it alone, but lowering is cool too.

I'd give it the killer "big and little" rake with cool dog dish hubcaps.

when people ask how it rides tell them it rides as good as I want it to look.

 

what you said!!

dog dish is the plan

n i dont mind bump steer, its better than my jacked up 67 bronco!

 

i wish i lived out there again!!

 

I'm no suspension guru but I think you need to modify the steering arm on the back of the spindles rather than the drag link. someone who knows something about this should be along shortly to correct me or agree.


hey... what's that in your avatar? you ought to be working on that.

 

was a thing i was gonna do, now on to others, i just picked up a model t frame

 

Really like the stance before and after. You said you used a Mor-Drop axle?? Didn't know they made any for those year trucks. Unless you adapted it from something else. I have 2, 61 Uni's and a 57 F100. I want to do this to the 57 and also drop the rear as well but with out bags.

Michael

 

i used the stock axle just put it ontop of the spring,

i didnt want to go to low, n i hate clipped trucks

 

this is the truck i modeled it after,
i liked the stance
grill
moon tank

just wanted a little less drop

 

If you'd cut those rear bump stops down a lot shorter or replace them with some of those little urethane shorty ones you'd gain an inch of rear suspension travel.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ENS-9-9121G/

 

im going to c notch the frame and raise the rubber ones

 

Careful of using those "big truck" exhaust manifolds you speak of,they did not have the same bolt pattern as the y-blocks used in cars and light trucks.

 

the ford yblock ones of the ford motors do.
the lincoln truck motors have off set bolt holes

thanks for the tip though!!

 

man that's a nice looking ride!

 

has anyone else used or fabbed in econoline headlights?

 

Did you drill a locating hole in your front axle for the leaf spring pack locating bolt? I'm just trying to walk through the front axle drop in my mind in case I'm lucky enough to find one of these trucks...did you remove any leafs on the front or back?

 

Oh, and when are you gonna drive that POS up here so I can pinstripe it? hahaha...

 

yeah drilled a hole n when i get back from madison, ill some cash then.

i want the center of the hood striped and the tail gate, so rock on!

 

hey there nice truck......i just picked one guy lost interest in. i really like it so far. mine is a 61,with a 351 in it. nice truck.............

 

Nice job-Looks real nice!

 

where did you get the front U bolts?

 

local salvage yard, had to tweek em but, 4 sets for $50 new with bolts

 

How did you drop the front?

 

Learn to read and look at the photos...he put the front axle above the front leaf springs...

 

HA, OK dude. I didnt notice he said that. Thanks though.