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Any shops/persons in Texas to do LS Swap?
I've been lurking for a while. I ended up saving my mom's first truck from rotting in a field (it's a big project). She loved it but lost it years ago. I picked it up with the intention of restoring it and saving it. The original engine and trans are trash in it. Owner said the trans died and he...- ford
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- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Front leaf spring bolt
Looks like the standard across many trucks is to cut them out when they get rowdy and stuck. Considering the level of rust I'm battling for this frame off resto, I want to cut mine to install new leaf springs on the front. Rear bolt on the leaf soring came out easy peasy. The front....even the...- ford
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Bought a 1984 parts truck... how can i use the fenders/hood?
Tried to search but I guess the search function on this site hates me. I needed a new bed (among many other things) and found a complete truck minus motor/trans for $250 with a good bed. I plan to steal parts from it and since my hood and fenders are already rusted, what does it take to do... -
Under bed support braces?
I have about the rustiest truck ever, especially considering it's not even from the rust belt. The bed floor is rusted completely through and two of the support beams that run cross way under the bed (where the bolts run into) are rusted as well. I have been looking on Brother's, Classic...- ford
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Are Drip Rails necessary?
Going to be painting the truck soon and I think it looks cleaner without the drip rails above the door. Any adverse issues with not putting them back on?- ford
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Replacement bed floor?
I've done some searching and can't find a replacement bed. Given I'm fairly new to this build and generation of truck so I only know of a few sites. But what I find is that I can replace every single panel of the bed from places like LMC yet I can't find the bed floor. I have a 1976 GMC...
