1970 Ford F250 Explorer

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby Huzer » Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:14

Man, that looks nicer than mine does. Good job.

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby Ranger » Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:14

Nice job on the cleanup. What engine is that? 390?

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby RX-7 Chris » Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:14

Ranger wrote:Nice job on the cleanup. What engine is that? 390?

It's a '69 390 GT out of a Torino
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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby RX-7 Chris » Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:14

I'm hoping to get back to working on the truck if it will ever stop raining.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby Shadowden » Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:14

Rain during the week, nice on weekends seems like a good compromise.

Get that hooked up.

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby RX-7 Chris » Fri Aug 04, 2017 9:14

I'm planning to do some work on the truck early afternoon today.
What I need to do:
-pull the oil pan, clean, paint, and reinstall
-pull the transmission pan, clean, and reinstall
-replace the spark plugs and points
-pull the passenger side exhaust manifold, see if it is warped, flatten it if possible, and reinstall
-install fluids in motor and transmission
-replace rivets with bolts on lower shock mounts
-install headliner
-install rubber floor mat and door sills
-swap out hood (this will take at least two people)

I'm sure I'm missing stuff and there is always more to do but I need to find a place to stop.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby RX-7 Chris » Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:14

I got as far as swapping the spark plugs before it started to rain and hail. Once it stopped, I really wasn't up for laying under the truck on the wet ground.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby speedjunkie » Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:14

Ah come on, be a man! LOL jk

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby RX-7 Chris » Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:14

speedjunkie wrote:Ah come on, be a man! LOL jk

15 years about I would have done it but not anymore.
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1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby speedjunkie » Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:14

I hear that haha. There are a lot of things I don't really wanna do anymore. Like deploy haha.

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby RX-7 Chris » Fri Aug 11, 2017 9:14

I'm going to try and get some more done today.

Last weekend I tried to find a tranny gasket and filter for the C6 and I went to three parts stores and nobody stocked one. One guy didn't even know what a C6 transmission was. I'm going to go to Napa on the way home today to get one, I'm sure they will have it. If they don't, I'll be waiting for an asteroid to hit the planet.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby speedjunkie » Fri Aug 11, 2017 9:14

"I'll be waiting for an asteroid to hit the planet" LOL

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby RX-7 Chris » Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:14

I replaced the gasket on the tranny pan so I fixed that leak. I also pulled the passenger side exhaust manifold and figured out why it leaks, it's cracked. I'll need to get a replacement manifold.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby RX-7 Chris » Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:14

Next on my list is the oil pan repaint and reseal.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Re: 1970 Ford F250 Explorer

Postby RX-7 Chris » Wed Aug 23, 2017 9:14

I spoke with someone on a Ford truck forum that has a cheap Chinese replacement manifold that works fine. I need to order it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exhaust-Manifol ... 9e&vxp=mtr
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

My Car Blog


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