I know not everybody here is a Ford guy, and some of you guys love the new trucks. I really liked it, and it was cool to see a guy who normally drives new stuff start driving an old school truck and being impressed with it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuWHZ93h9s
Old Trucks
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sierrablue
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Old Trucks
'71 Wagoneer (DD)
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
There are 2 major differences between new Wranglers and FSJs. FSJs are meant to be both utilitarian and capable, not just capable. FSJs are also rarely initially recognized as Jeeps by the average American.
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
There are 2 major differences between new Wranglers and FSJs. FSJs are meant to be both utilitarian and capable, not just capable. FSJs are also rarely initially recognized as Jeeps by the average American.
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Stuka
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Re: Old Trucks
I love Dent/Bump side Fords. By far my favorite non-Jeep truck from the 70's.
2017 JKU Rubicon
Pevious Jeeps: 1981 J10, 1975 Cherokee, 2008 JK, 2005 KJ, 1989 XJ
Pevious Jeeps: 1981 J10, 1975 Cherokee, 2008 JK, 2005 KJ, 1989 XJ
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Yeller
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Re: Old Trucks
I just completed a frame and engine swap on a 73 dent for a friend. Took a 73 ranger f250 that was in really nice condition other than being in a field since 1988 and put it on a 97 dodge 2500 chassis with a 12 valve Cummins and a 6 speed manual making it a more modern highboy clone. My job was to do the heavy lifting making run, drive and stop. He’s finishing the electrical and interior. Going to be a sweet truck.
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The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.
1970 J2500 Resto Mod
https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewt ... 12&t=21395
1974 Bronco “Broncno”
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threa ... st-3411909
1970 J2500 Resto Mod
https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewt ... 12&t=21395
1974 Bronco “Broncno”
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threa ... st-3411909
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devildog80
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Re: Old Trucks
Very nice fit of the body on the Dodge chassis. Almost like it was made for it.
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), Edelbrock clone 1406, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modified
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), Edelbrock clone 1406, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modified
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Yeller
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Re: Old Trucks
Thanks! we thought it was, only 1-1/4” difference in wheel base. Allowed us to push the rear axle back just a bit to align with the wheel well better than Ford did lol.
The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.
1970 J2500 Resto Mod
https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewt ... 12&t=21395
1974 Bronco “Broncno”
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threa ... st-3411909
1970 J2500 Resto Mod
https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewt ... 12&t=21395
1974 Bronco “Broncno”
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threa ... st-3411909
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letank
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Re: Old Trucks
Old trucks, Ha, ha
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Michel
74 wag (349 Kmiles... parked, next step is a rust free body)
85 Gwag (229 Kmiles... the running test lab)
74 wag (349 Kmiles... parked, next step is a rust free body)
85 Gwag (229 Kmiles... the running test lab)
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Yeller
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Re: Old Trucks
That is exactly the truth!
The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.
1970 J2500 Resto Mod
https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewt ... 12&t=21395
1974 Bronco “Broncno”
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threa ... st-3411909
1970 J2500 Resto Mod
https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewt ... 12&t=21395
1974 Bronco “Broncno”
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threa ... st-3411909
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sierrablue
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Re: Old Trucks
Is THAT what it is? Lol
'71 Wagoneer (DD)
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
There are 2 major differences between new Wranglers and FSJs. FSJs are meant to be both utilitarian and capable, not just capable. FSJs are also rarely initially recognized as Jeeps by the average American.
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
There are 2 major differences between new Wranglers and FSJs. FSJs are meant to be both utilitarian and capable, not just capable. FSJs are also rarely initially recognized as Jeeps by the average American.
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Kellydoe
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