TECH: Johnny1290's Po-Boys Shoebox Ford Builder's Guide

Greatest thread ever!

 

Been told that the springs are built for both by St. Louis Springs in St.Louis

 

Couple other things that worked for me.

When I installed a Maverick rearend the shocks that were on the car were old rusty monroes. I had a set of never used KYB gas-a-just shocks on the shelf originally meant for a 74 LUV pickup rear mount. Went right on no problem. No part number but it can be sourced from a KYB catalog.

I have no idea what my driveshaft is from but since the rear u-joint was sloppy (even after greasing) found that a spare one for my 70 Bronco fit just fine.

 

Lost a little interest every time the SBC was mentioned. The revised version for the basket case build was less about the engine type. After all, it is a Ford.

 

12 volt electric fuel pumps for your Ford are $65 at Shoeboxcentral and $79 at Dennis Carpenter but only $14 on ebay.
E8016S 12V Universal Low Pressure Electric Fuel Pump

 

Great stuff here, thanks for keeping it going.

 

Great stuff! Wish I’d seen all this info before I started my 50. Thanks.

 

bump it for new shoebox guys

 

While I'm 3/4's done with my build this thread is great. Hope a new generation of shoebox builders find the time to contribute.