zeitgeist57 Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) Yesterday, I bought T.J.'s (00TypeR) 1982 F100. I drove it a couple of weekends ago on a whim and it just spoke to my soul. It was one of the reasons why I want to sell Cleetus III now (see for sale thread). Very happy with my purchase and looking forward to getting this thing in great condition. One of the biggest selling points for me is that there is a good amount of surface rust, but no major rust holes and the floor board and frame are actually really solid. I need to prep-and-paint before the first salt of the winter to avoid future rust issues hopefully. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=669&pictureid=5386 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=669&pictureid=5384 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=669&pictureid=5383 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=669&pictureid=5382 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=669&pictureid=5385 I was thinking about a Project Management thread only because I believe if I have one, then I'll keep up with fixing up the truck. Hold me accountable, CR! REALISTIC PLANS: POWERTRAIN: Get the 300 I-6 running right. It cranks well but is slow to fire up like there is a fuel/spark issue, but it runs fine under load. Install a PerTronix ignition kit, and a general tuneup. Drives well now, but make it better. Mr. Gasket Floor shifter for 3-speed manual needs adjusting. T.J. also gave me a heavy-duty 4-speed (granny gear) Ford tranny, but I'm not sure I'm going to swap it in without a little more research into what it would take to do so. *EDIT* Get rebuilt engine, or rebuild it myself!!! Trolling the intarbutts for ideas... SHOCKS: The steering, tires, brakes are all solid, but it wallows pretty badly. Maybe do air shocks in the rear to assist with heavier mulch/trash loads. BODY WORK: This is the big thing for me...you've seen "Murdered", "StormTroopered", Panda'd", and even "Smurfed"? Well, I'm going all "Santa Claus'd" up in this bitch. Or maybe "Radio Flyer'd"??? Respray red body, redo the white steelies, polish the dog dishes, paint the rear bumper white, maybe even a white grill treatment and front bumper. Also, ditch the tri-pod mirrors for peep mirrors on the door gutters. INTERIOR WORK: The interior needs cosmetic work. I've thought about getting gingham (plaid) white-red outdoor vinyl tablecloth fabric, and use spray adhesive to redo the door panels and dash pad. UNREALISTIC MODS: *I really want to keep the truck stock appearing on the outside, but It sits pretty low (especially compared to CLeetus III) so I've toyed with the idea of dropping the front a bit...give it a lowered rake like a VW bug or 70's-style hot rod. I figure that might help as well for heavier loads in the bed. *In order to strip the frame, redo the spare tire, clean up the rear axle and paint, I've also toyed with the idea of TAKING THE BED OFF. With this, I could undercoat the rear of the bed, and paint the bed and cab more thoroughly before reassembling. I'd put it back on of course. *If the bed was off, I could redo the single exhaust with a Flowmaster 40-style muffler and side-exit exhaust on the passenger side. In all, I really love the way this truck drives now, and I think it will be a relatively simple project for fixing up. Please feel free to offer input, suggestions, sites to consider, products I should use for undercoating, bed coating, painting (I have a cheap spray gun and a large stand-up air compressor). Ford guys, this is my first Ford product after three Chevy full-size trucks: I like it alot so far, but let me know what else I should be looking at doing... Edited August 21, 2011 by zeitgeist57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 In for pics! Bring it Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 In for pics! Bring it Saturday. Will do. It's on "borrowed" plates now but I'll see if i can swap them over from Cleetus tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) Welp, after talking with FyrhazrdGT and Cordell...sounds like the 300 is a little tired. I'm looking for a replacement engine, but also investigating whether I want to do a cheap bearing/gasket/re-ring on the stock block. We'll see... Any suggestions on re-ring kits (Summit?) and a TBD rebuild party...or a decent-running 300 for sale? Edited August 21, 2011 by zeitgeist57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 The 300 is one of the best motors ever made period.. I have seen them run past 400k and they make more tq than their v8 bros Better on gas too Keep that motor if it really does need rebuilt. It would be rare very rare. Like a ls guy knowing their heads were off a 351 Windsor. Yes the head comment is true talk to any manufacturer. Well the ports are exactly the same anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Looking to swap in a newer motor...any takers? I met a guy this afternoon that has a rusty '93 F150 with 293k miles on the odo. The inline-6 is greasy, but it starts up and runs very smoothly, with good oil pressure. It will need a full gasket set, and the oilpan is pretty rusty so I will probably use mine. For the price we agreed to, I am hoping to get some pipe-hitting CR members to help me do a quick compression test and then yank the engine...all I need is the running longblock from rear main seal to waterpump, and oil pan to valve cover. I'll be in Pittsburgh tomorrow, and likely in Cleveland on Monday. Ideally, we could pull the engine Sunday afternoon. The guy is located in NE Columbus, behind Oakland Nursery. He's got a cherry picker, and I'll take Cleetus 3 to bring the engine back to my house in UA. If you help me all the way through getting it off my truck and onto an engine stand, I'll supply the beer and pizza. Please let me know if you're available by PM. We can talk about scheduling. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I had my first truck which was a 83 F100 with a three on the tree, I abused that truck and the motor just wouldn't quit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 First Ford! blah, blah, 1982 F100. I drove it a couple of weekends ago on a whim and it just spoke to my soul. More blah, blah, blah + pics... Welcome do the good guys team. Get rid of that other Chebby ya got and we'll call it a good life. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hey does the trans from the 300 bolt up to my V8 in my 93? I would love to know how it is doing cause I don't have reverse much after I use it first thing in the morning. Plus my bed is rusted to shit. Might see how the drivers seat is also since mine is missing some padding, and if you have good drivers belt and clip for the seat belt we might need to do some trading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Take the bed off.....knock on wood, but usually it isn't that difficult. Rust dependant of course, sometimes it's easier to change fuel pumps that way than dropping the tank. Otherwise, looks like a ton of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Also hell if it has a dual tanks also I might see about the front since mine leaks if you put fuel in. Not sure if I should just do a patch type kit that is fuel save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Are you talking about this guy's '93 beater? It's beat to shite. Duct tape on a totally destroyed bench seat, every panel has rust. The only reason I'm getting the engine is it runs, doesn't tick, and it's dirty cheap. SO DOES ANYONE WNAT TO HELP ME SWAP MOTORS? KTHXBYE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I see... Do you know if the trans works, or if it works on a V8 also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'm sure it works with a 302...do you need a tranny? Pm me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 HAI GUYS DID COMPRSHION CHECK HELP ME WITH THE MATHS CYL1 - 140 CYL2 - 165 CYL3 - 80:eek: CYL4 - 130 CYL5 - 110 CYL6 - 145 HAYNES SEZ LOOK FOR 10% DIFF BTW CYLINDURRS. KTHXBYE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Cyl #3, we're gonna need to go ahead and move you downstairs into junk scrap B. We have some new shit coming in, and we need all the space we can get. So if you could just go ahead and pack up your stuff and move it down there, that would be terrific, OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Clay I will help you in anyway I can with the swap. I cant help if you need someone with experience but manpower, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 :)I'm right around the corner, if you ever need help some afternoon let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 SO DOES ANYONE WNAT TO HELP ME SWAP MOTORS? KTHXBYE!!! In. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Let me know when the work is happening and what tools to bring. I've been looking for an excuse to play with my welder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Well I did have some fun hacking into the that parts truck at Adam's house. Never would of thought that some guy off Craigslist would just give us tools, a truck, garage, and kids clothes to soak up oil or coolant. I now live my life buy "What would Adam do?" in every way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Welp...ProjMgt thread not as motivating as I wanted it to be. Doesn't help that the truck still drives well enough for 5 cylinders, massive blowby, and no air cleaner! I've been ripping apart the "newer" engine, but the Alternator bolt is dam near welded itself to the bracket. Impact gun not effective. Gonna try wailing on it some more. What's a good way to clean off a greasy, grimy engine block at my house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 On the alternator blot just use your floor jack bar on a braker bar and it will move. Don't bounce on it, but just smooth pressure and I'm guessing it will start moving. For that greasy mess just use some brake clean and a rag while wearing gloves. The hard stuff just get a brush and use some engine degresser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I like the idea of the floor jack and the breaker bar. As for cleaning I would be tempted to try simple green and a pressure washer, but you may force water into places in the motor you don't want water. For anything smaller than the block, I found the dishwasher does a good job, just make sure to do it when Angela is not around. Also, if you do, spray the parts down with some WD40 or other oil as soon as you take them out or they will start to rust in minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 F it. Cordell's going to help me do a leakdown test on the stock engine. I sold the F150 engine for $150. Will let you guys know how Scott likes/dislikes the engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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