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Looks a lot like "cracked glass" formica.
A couple from around town. [IMG] [IMG]
The cap should be vented otherwise you will create other issues. Does the fuel smell come from inside the cab or just outside, near the filler?
I knew a guy with a 223 in did 1956 f100. He chased an overheating problem for a for a year or two. He tried multiple radiators aluminum and...
Here is a 1960 F100 with the 03-07 crown vic crossmember. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/965190-1960-crown-vic-ifs-8-8-4-6-swap-update.html...
Saw this one for sale at a used parts yard last week. A "factory built" 1960 crew cab. [IMG]
If you are looking at ideas for a roll back; check out the cabover thread: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=219018
I have read about people modifying the bell housing to put a different transmission behind a y-block. Not the other way around. You could try...
You should be able to swap out the Y-Block for a straight 6 223. I think the bellhousing is the same. The other option would be to find a 312...
There are probably a couple more of those beds in the salvage yards around Portland. PM me if you are interested. Also keep an eye out for some...
It will be sometime after the DIY channel cancels their show called Man Caves.
Check to make sure the flasher is hooked up. It took me a while to realize that was the only piece missing to my brake lights and turn signals. [IMG]
Probably not reinforced enough; since you removed all the metal from the vertical plane of the frame.
I lean towards to much pressure. My F100 book says 7psi. Most forum threads say closer to 4psi. The pressure regualtor might be the way to go.
The last cross member is for holding up the spare tire underneath the bed.
Most likely it is a 223. The casting number is on the front corner on the drivers side. You could cross reference the number to be sure.
He could always put a bench seat in the truck until he figures out what he wants to do.
Nice truck.
Your grill looks good. I does not appear that the grill was cut. I have one sitting on my shelf that I can take some pictures of if you like.
I had the same problem with a Holley 1904 that I recently rebuilt. I left out the little red plastic ball that is a check valve for the vacuum...
Could someone post pictures of what the throttle linkage on a Ford 223 from the carburetor to the firewall? Mine was pretty custom when I bought...
I am hoping to get my 1957 F-100 on the road pretty soon. The technical knowledge and event coverage shared here is amazing.
Did you ever figure out what the problem was? I am going through the same thing on my 1957 F-100.
What is parking like? Last year I took the MAX.
Are you using the original gas tank? I recently bought a 1957 F100 with a 223 and I know I have some fine rust particles in my gas tank. I am...
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