1988 Ford F-150 Resto Thread!

[Mastermind]

The bearings on the original engine where toast! Even the main bearings were down to copper backing! Hoping the crank measures ok.


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I bet the crank will be ok with just a polish....those things are tough.

 

[Steve]

I bet the crank will be ok with just a polish....those things are tough.

I think it will be ok. If not they can make it ok.

 

[Mastermind]

When I posted about the front end alignment on my F350.....I forgot to follow up.

The camber is within spec. It calls for up to 5° positive camber. The idea is that under load it will bring the tops of the tires in....

 

[Egg Shooter]

When I posted about the front end alignment on my F350.....I forgot to follow up.

The camber is within spec. It calls for up to 5° positive camber. The idea is that under load it will bring the tops of the tires in....

So your 350 has twin I beam? Ida thunk solid wif leaf sprangs. There are companies that make air bags fir inside the coils up front. They were popular around here with ferd 1/2 ton plow trucks. They could be lined up without the plow and bags empty then know the psi to get it back in with plow on.

 

[Mastermind]

So your 350 has twin I beam? Ida thunk solid wif leaf sprangs. There is companies that make air bags fir inside the coils up front. They were popular around here with ferd 1/2 ton plow trucks. They could be lined up without the plow and bags empty then know the psi to get it back in with plow on.

Yes sir. Twin I beams. Its evidently in pretty good condition. Ride height is good.....

 

[JohnnyBlade]

So i just read this whole thread today. I got to say Steve that was a helluva project u pulled off in record time! And u did it in a cold barn over the winter. I like the blue and white color scheme too. I dont think i have the patience anymore to even try a project like that. Well done and documented thread! Now for part 2! Keep up the good work! Really impressive!

 

[Steve]

So your 350 has twin I beam? Ida thunk solid wif leaf sprangs. There is companies that make air bags fir inside the coils up front. They were popular around here with ferd 1/2 ton plow trucks. They could be lined up without the plow and bags empty then know the psi to get it back in with plow on.

Yup, the solid 2wd axle with leaves was only available on the Super Duty trucks with 19.5" rims. Which where the early kind of f450/550

 

[Steve]

When I posted about the front end alignment on my F350.....I forgot to follow up.

The camber is within spec. It calls for up to 5° positive camber. The idea is that under load it will bring the tops of the tires in....

You mean when these trucks were made a load of groceries wasn't a load? My how times have changed.

 

[Steve]

So i just read this whole thread today. I got to say Steve that was a helluva project u pulled off in record time! And u did it in a cold barn over the winter. I like the blue and white color scheme too. I dont think i have the patience anymore to even try a project like that. Well done and documented thread! Now for part 2! Keep up the good work! Really impressive!

Thank you! Yes, I am very proud of what I accomplished with help from family and friends too. Believe it or not but the frame rebuild cost less than $2700 to basically have a brand new truck in the end. Really excited to see how a fresh 300 will sound and drive. Every one I have ever owned or driven has had some years and miles on them.

 

[JohnnyBlade]

Thank you! Yes, I am very proud of what I accomplished with help from family and friends too. Believe it or not but the frame rebuild cost less than $2700 to basically have a brand new truck in the end. Really excited to see how a fresh 300 will sound and drive. Every one I have ever owned or driven has had some years and miles on them.

Ya u should be! Maybe ur a mechanic and do that stuff in ur sleep but to me that was something to read! Yes i left out the family and friends, cant forget them too! Thats really not a ton of money considering the project. Im excited to see the motor build now plus i think u need one more guy asking if its done yet

 

[Steve]

Ya u should be! Maybe ur a mechanic and do that stuff in ur sleep but to me that was something to read! Yes i left out the family and friends, cant forget them too! Thats really not a ton of money considering the project. Im excited to see the motor build now plus i think u need one more guy asking if its done yet

I'm super impatient too!

 

[Mastermind]

You mean when these trucks were made a load of groceries wasn't a load? My how times have changed.

I've had 2 and a half tons of logs on it.....didn't even get on the overload springs.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

I've had 2 and a half tons of logs on it.....didn't even get on the overload springs.

Which tends to suggest that front camber up around 5 degrees positive will probably stay at that type of number, leading to outside edge tyre wear. But time will tell I'm sure.

 

[5155]

I have a tailgate trim bonnet for one of these.
Not perfect but real nice enough I hoarded it away.
The plastic mounting hrdwr is gone.
Can't believe I missed this topic, love older trucks, yes even Fords lol.
Going to sift through and check out your ups and downs.

 

[Egg Shooter]

I've had 2 and a half tons of logs on it.....didn't even get on the overload springs.

Yeah but you haven't hauled a weeks worth of eats for a certain military aircraft mechanic yet either.

 

[Egg Shooter]

You dikks have me wanting another older truck.

 

[Steve]

You dikks have me wanting another older truck.

You're welcome!

 

[Egg Shooter]

You're welcome!

There is an 80-86 style short box 4x4 I have me eye on. Not sure if its up fir sale though. I should stop and ask lol. Its setting in a side lot at a place called Mr. Axle where they normally do sell used rigs but it has no sign on it.

 

[Sagebrush33]

I don't believe anyone has mentioned 460 yet?

Too bad ya already sent out to the machine shop, Steve.
I woulda voted 12v. So....how bout a little bore and stroke along with that turbo?

Port n polish on that head with a header to make her breath? A little lump in cam change? Don't forget the bigger valves.
At that point with your EFI, ECM, and trans upgrades ..... you're gonna need ladder/wheelie bars and slicks.

 

[Sagebrush33]

There is an 80-86 style short box 4x4 I have me eye on. Not sure if its up fir sale though. I should stop and ask lol. Its setting in a side lot at a place called Mr. Axle where they normally do sell used rigs but it has no sign on it.

Almost anything is for sail.