1968 F250 Project
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- 1968-f250
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Re: 1968 F250 Project
Don't worry, still working on the truck. Doors are off, and the interior is gutted. Other than actually painting the truck now, the only thing left to do is setup a makeshift paint booth in the garage. I have the lighting, just need to hang them and run the wires. The waiting is just driving me insane!
I took a few laps around the yard in the truck. You don't realize how much the seat actually acts as the suspension until you don't have one.
I took a few laps around the yard in the truck. You don't realize how much the seat actually acts as the suspension until you don't have one.
-Ray
1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the going gets tough, switch to power tools -Red Green
1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the going gets tough, switch to power tools -Red Green
- 1968-f250
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Re: 1968 F250 Project
Don't worry, still working on the truck. Doors are off, and the interior is gutted. Other than actually painting the truck now, the only thing left to do is setup a makeshift paint booth in the garage. I have the lighting, just need to hang them and run the wires. The waiting is just driving me insane!
I took a few laps around the yard in the truck. You don't realize how much the seat actually acts as the suspension until you don't have one.
I took a few laps around the yard in the truck. You don't realize how much the seat actually acts as the suspension until you don't have one.
-Ray
1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the going gets tough, switch to power tools -Red Green
1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the going gets tough, switch to power tools -Red Green
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Re: 1968 F250 Project
haha even a worn out spring bench works wonders
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Wow lots of progress. Looks ready to shoot
1972 f100 4x4 4 inch lift with dump box kit-sold
1969 f250 4x4 highboy in progress.
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1969 f250 4x4 highboy in progress.
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Been out for a bit just checking back in. Dash looks good. Were there any bumpsides that did not have a dash pad??? Either way looks good smoothed out. Will look great with paint!!!
Just another Ford fool named Dan.
The Junk that hangs around
67' F-250 highboy Camper special cross breed currently under way
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=86706
1974 Bronco 302 3 speed
1984 bronco 302 c6 35's
1994 F350 7.3 5spd dually.
The Junk that hangs around
67' F-250 highboy Camper special cross breed currently under way
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=86706
1974 Bronco 302 3 speed
1984 bronco 302 c6 35's
1994 F350 7.3 5spd dually.
woods wrote: The rust holes in my truck were a factory install (very rare).
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Re: 1968 F250 Project
Great progress, it will be a looker with new paint.
Paul
FE390PC
1970 F250 4x4
2016 F150 4x4 2.7 ECO
Gone 1997, 1999 & 2003 F150 4x4s
Gone 1988, 1989 & 1991 Broncs
FE390PC
1970 F250 4x4
2016 F150 4x4 2.7 ECO
Gone 1997, 1999 & 2003 F150 4x4s
Gone 1988, 1989 & 1991 Broncs
- 1968-f250
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Re: 1968 F250 Project
Holy crapola, I am extremely overdue for an update! Sorry to leave you guys hanging if anyone was still interested in my build. The 68 has been my daily driver since September, and I am satisfied with the way it turned out. I'll look back and find some pics from the painting process, but here she is!
And this is in front of my great grandpa's farm where we rescued her from in 2009! I need to go back and get pictures by the barn, and the lighting wasn't right in this picture anyway
And a throwback pic to 2009
She still needs the little things like rims and tires, but that will all happen in due time. Sadly, it's almost time to put her away for winter, so now I really need to get my bronco back on the road!
And this is in front of my great grandpa's farm where we rescued her from in 2009! I need to go back and get pictures by the barn, and the lighting wasn't right in this picture anyway
And a throwback pic to 2009
She still needs the little things like rims and tires, but that will all happen in due time. Sadly, it's almost time to put her away for winter, so now I really need to get my bronco back on the road!
Last edited by 1968-f250 on Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:23 pm, edited 1 time in total.
-Ray
1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the going gets tough, switch to power tools -Red Green
1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the going gets tough, switch to power tools -Red Green
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Re: 1968 F250 Project
Been waiting for you to get that beast in paint. That thing looks awesome.
You should be rightly proud of what you've done. Beautiful truck, and all the more amazing given it's condition when you started. Very, very nice job
You should be rightly proud of what you've done. Beautiful truck, and all the more amazing given it's condition when you started. Very, very nice job
1971 DRW F350 cab and chassis with an Open Road motorhome conversion, Dana 70, 352 (originally 390)/C6, PS, power front discs, and 159" w/b.
- hfdco4
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Re: 1968 F250 Project
Very impressive work, I knew you could do the paint work yourself. I really like the treatment you did on the grill!
Paul
FE390PC
1970 F250 4x4
2016 F150 4x4 2.7 ECO
Gone 1997, 1999 & 2003 F150 4x4s
Gone 1988, 1989 & 1991 Broncs
FE390PC
1970 F250 4x4
2016 F150 4x4 2.7 ECO
Gone 1997, 1999 & 2003 F150 4x4s
Gone 1988, 1989 & 1991 Broncs
- 1968-f250
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Re: 1968 F250 Project
Thank you! I've gotten quite a few compliments on it, and I really enjoy being the only person in town who daily drives one of these old fords.Jacksdad wrote:Been waiting for you to get that beast in paint. That thing looks awesome.
You should be rightly proud of what you've done. Beautiful truck, and all the more amazing given it's condition when you started. Very, very nice job
Thanks! It was a great experience painting my first vehicle with my grandpa as my mentor. Now I'm almost ready to paint my 79 bronco which is going to be my winter truck again. I got sick of rusted out camo, so it was time for a paint job.hfdco4 wrote:Very impressive work, I knew you could do the paint work yourself. I really like the treatment you did on the grill!
The grille will be coming out over winter at some point to get repainted since it has some surface rust now on some of the silver. I'll be keeping the same paint scheme of course!
-Ray
1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the going gets tough, switch to power tools -Red Green
1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the going gets tough, switch to power tools -Red Green
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MAN ALIVE!!!!! You been holding out on us!! That thing looks fantastic all that sanding was definitely worth it. Looks clean and straight id drive it everywhere and be proud of it congratulations!
Just another Ford fool named Dan.
The Junk that hangs around
67' F-250 highboy Camper special cross breed currently under way
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=86706
1974 Bronco 302 3 speed
1984 bronco 302 c6 35's
1994 F350 7.3 5spd dually.
The Junk that hangs around
67' F-250 highboy Camper special cross breed currently under way
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=86706
1974 Bronco 302 3 speed
1984 bronco 302 c6 35's
1994 F350 7.3 5spd dually.
woods wrote: The rust holes in my truck were a factory install (very rare).
- cdnwillyg
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Re: 1968 F250 Project
Truck turned out great Ray! Looks awesome!
What type and size of tire did you go with in the end?
What type and size of tire did you go with in the end?
1968 Mercury M250 Camper Special
FE-390,570CFM 4bbl, C6 Automatic, PS, PB front disk.
Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada
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FE-390,570CFM 4bbl, C6 Automatic, PS, PB front disk.
Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada
:drive:Willy
- popeyes71
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Re: 1968 F250 Project
Wow she looks great and has really come along way! You have every reason to be proud of all your hard work! Another Bump saved!
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1971 F-250 4x4 Highboy
1966 Chevy Nova, 8 second 10.5 car
1971 F-250 4x4 Highboy
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Very good job! Looks great!
Barry
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Re: 1968 F250 Project
Looks great!! Feels good to be painted and driving it don't it? Like the way that grille is done. Looks like a ranger grille. NOW don't damage that new paint