37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[randyr]

And you'll note that I left that one alone! But now that it's out there, Far be it from me to rag on someone for forgetting us and sharing some photos... I mean when others did it to me well, I just felt terrible for forgetting my buddies here and all..

(ya think I laid it down a little to heavy? )

Well, MIKEY......now that you threw it out there, far be it from me to use nomenclature that you hate so much but once in a while I lose complete control of my fingers and the type whatever they type!

If it's pics you want fellas, here's my day....or week...or whatever.....

Ok, so I hate the method of adding pics on this site! Argh! I wanted to add captions but don't know how to do that.
So, we'll go with what we have:
As a refresher, you may remember my truck got smacked by an idiot who fell asleep while driving down my street. His '06 Toyota Solara was totaled and my truck sustained significant damage to the left corner of the bed and various other parts. The insurance company wanted to total mine, too and pay me as if it was a gardener's truck, but I fought them on it and they paid me for damages and I don't have a salvage title. Yay!

Since my old bed had rust in the front, new damage on the left rear, and right side had heavy bondo, I decided to look for a good replacement bed. Decent '64-66 F100 short beds are really hard to find! But I finally found a decent one. The bed floor is solid except the some previous owner felt the need to drill 21 drain holes in it....

Thus pic 1 - I spent the morning welding up many of those unnecessary holes.

pic 2 - I attached little pieces of copper to the top side of the bed floor with a magnet and welded the holes from the back side.

pics 3,4,5 - The I coated the underside of the bed with the Hy-Tech Metal Shield product that is shown in the pic. I bought it a few years ago for my '37 but decided to try it out on this.

More pics in next post....

[randyr]

I sold my old bed on craigslist because it was definitely worth repairing if you have the time and space to do it. The buyer picked it up last night so my truck has been bedless today.

While the bed was off I took it to the car wash and blasted the chassis and shot a little rustoleum on it. Since this is not a frame off restoration, that will have to do for now...

How about the cool '60 Dodge Power Wagon in the background? That belongs to my neighbor. My truck now parks next to it.

The underside of my new bed will be dry tomorrow and I'll put it on. I can do the rest of the body work as time permits....

There you have it gents! It's a pleasure as always....

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[406Rich]

Think you might have to buy my '71 Pickup Bobby!!!!! Everyone else doing a '37 has an old Ferd pick-em-up to mess with when they aren't working on the coupe!!!!!!!!! Maybe it's a rule on this thread??????

I must have not read that rule, I have a old chebby pu...... still messing with it.

[34_40]

Mikey - Huh? I'll let it go this time!

Ah the Pics! Love'em! That truck is so clean! It must be a blast to drive too! Do you have any help moving big pieces around? Even a short bed has gotta be tough by yourself! It would be clumsy and bulky no? The bottom came out nice, I'll bet you can't wait for it to be all complete again! This chapter has been a long one!

And look at Dave Severson jumping in here! Hooray!

We see the count go up but never many replies for some reason?!?!

And 406rich, good to see you back in here as well! Now we just need Don Shillady!

OK Bobby, you can come out of hiding now!

[IC2]

Very nice, Randy. That vintage truck around here would have been crushed into 100 pound bale of steel and sent to China to return in a different form at Harbor Fright, the rest having been distributed along the highways and byways as flakes of iron oxide

[Bob Parmenter]

So I'm wondering what in hell could generate over 80 pages about headers on a '37 Ford...........................now I see it's a little "private" club.

Those deep rims really work with the truck shape/size.

[34_40]

So I'm wondering what in hell could generate over 80 pages about headers on a '37 Ford..now I see it's a little "private" club.

Those deep rims really work with the truck shape/size.

And even Bob P. "finds us"... It is a pretty truck isn't it?? Randy does good work and has the "eye" for detail!

[IC2]

Unca Bob - it's NOT a private/secret sect, but there are some stipulations that are hidden even from us.

Amazing that it took you goin' on almost 5 years to "find" us

[406Rich]

Very nice truck Randy...wish it were mine...

[Dave Severson]

Good lookin' old Ford Randy! Anxious to see it with the new bed on it!

[Bob Parmenter]

Amazing that it took you goin' on almost 5 years to "find" us

Not so amazing Dave.................some mornings I can't even find my pants............

[randyr]

Wow! Thanks for all the kudos, guys!! I love this truck but must admit it has stolen it's share of time from the '37 in the title of this thread!! It still has the 352V8/cruise-o-matic/Dana 44 limited slip drive train, all of which I have threatened to toss more than once! It runs great, sounds great (especially after adding the headers & flowmaster 50s) and to be honest, it's the first vehicle I've ever owned with a limited slip rear end. I love that and now the '37 MUST have a limited slip!!
The down side is the mpg's..... which almost translates to gpm's!

But everytime I drive it, which is everyday, I get a thumbs up, a wave, a "nice truck", "what year is it?", "wanna sell it?" or many other comments that keep me putting gas in it!

I've owned the truck for almost 3yrs. My dad had a '65 F100 when I was a kid and I always liked it. I have mixed feeling about the twin-i-beam suspension but I made it better by converting to power steering, power disc brakes, and a front sway bar from all from a '78 F150. It's a pretty easy swap and direct fit. It's a pretty straight, mostly original California truck and I haven't been able to veer too far from that but who knows what the future holds if I win the lottery or something??!!!

Anyway, before I turn this into an essay.....

Thanks again for the kudos, guys!
-Dave (IC2, orignally IrelandsChild) was among the first responders to this thread back in the day. He's been a huge source of help, knowledge, and encouragement over the years with an occasional kick in the butt...which is a good thing!

-Sorry for using the "M" word, Mike. You know I'm just kidding around

-Uncle Bob & Dave S, Welcome to our NOT SO PRIVATE, Private thread... It's DEFINITELY not meant to be private! It's really more of a gabfest on some days but I love it! There's is a ton of great info in here if one has the patience to find it! Of course, you guys can write the book on great info! And Bob, I do hope you find your pants this morning!!

-Thanks, Rich! This too can be yours but you might have to dump the Chebbie! Is the Chebbie a short bed?

[34_40]

-Sorry for using the "M" word, Mike. You know I'm just kidding around?

No worries Lil' Buddy! We're all good on this end! Now BACK to the 37!

[randyr]

No worries Lil' Buddy! We're all good on this end! Now BACK to the 37!

"Lil' Buddy" ???? You're just asking for the "M" word again aren't ya??!!

[randyr]

A wire wheel in your 4" angle grinder is an excellent method of skin removal....

Just thought you'd like to know.