In the 80's a nodular case was$500.00 out of a catalog. I found alot in 70's 4x4 f150's, and early 80's trucks where ford was clearing 9" inventory off the shelf. I found them in 2 and 4 wheel drive of early 80's
Correct. The I-beams are factory forged and heat treated for strength. If you use a torch to heat them, you destroy the temper in the heat affected zone. Congratulations, you've set yourself up for epic failure. - Max Giganteum
The junkyards around here in Georgia (Pull-a-Part) set a wheel flat then weld another wheel vertically on to it. They use this setup at four corners. It makes for great access to the vehicle. Like your yard, they don't allow jacks or cutting torches.
I’m in high school as well and I’ve got a lifted ‘71 f100 on 35’s with a built 352, cammed up, open headers, 850 Holley carb which is being rebuilt by my girlfriend’s dad at the moment but besides that it runs great. It’s awesome to see another high schooler that wants to build something instead of waiting for mommy and daddy to find one..... Love the truck man
You guys might already be planning on it, but I would definitely plate those beams. They're beefy, but they do bend if you really beat on them without reinforcement.
I have been using the new edge mustang v6 t5s in my last couple of builds. The 3.8 bellhousing bolts directly to a small block. You have to use a truck flywheel, clutch, and starter but other than that it works good.
That is a good idea craig when i start restoring my daily driver 1994 f150 ill go and collect the vin tags off of junked ford trucks. you are right that they can’t even be restored cuz once the truck is junked they delete the vin off the record and its the only tangiable.
If i were you i'd make sure the 9" didn't have a nodular case in it. I used to go with my dad to the you pullit yards in the 80's and 90's. Some of 70 models that were 4x4 f150 had nodular cases, and early 80's f150 where ford was clearing shelves for 8.8, i found several over the years.
It’s a world class t5 has a timken front bearing that doesn’t look like a freeze plug and it has a star bit bolt in the side which means world class and depending on the side numbers it’ll tell you the gear ratio
yes i love the 240z and my 280z i would definitely watch videos on that. and on another note why are your junk yards so good cant find anything old in my yards its usually all new cars :(
I wouldn't put money on it either but the grill looks like a Dodge van from the sixties. It didn't stay in the camera for long and didn't get to see the whole thing, but my guess is Dodge.
Shorty headers make about 2hp over a set of manifolds. I’d find a good set of long tubes because it’s not worth the money or time to do a set of shorties on anything.
If you get a chance to look up maple motors Henderson bill TN look at the 64 ford white it is for sale go to u tube check it. Out you will like it very nice
Not sure how I came to this video but glad I did... 😊 new sub 😊 In yard 1 was a teal green Ford escort 92 - 99. ... how can I contact this yard I have my mom's 95 Mercury Tracer ( escort same thing) ..looking for hard to find parts. ...
What's the casting number on the t5? Ford started using the world class t5 in 1985 so if it has an e5 part number than it's a world class, the 4 cylinder t5 work behind the v8 with a different pilot bearing, people have good luck running the 4 cylinder t5 behind v8...
Dick move slicing the tires. How do you know what someone may or may not use. And that’s damaging the junkyards goods. Then you’re super careful taking off the build plate.
Is the roof rust caused by vehicles in close proximity to the ocean and the saline moisture? I've seen that in Florida, but Florida has a lot more humidity.
You shouldn't assume that those trucks were originally from California. They might have spent most of their lives outside of CA and simply ended up there... after enduring years of road salts every Winter. - Max Giganteum
