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Bisquik1959

Re: 83 F100 Upgrade

Ha! I said heavy acceleration in my old 302. Its too early in the morning to be writing posts 🤣🤣🤣

"Dumpy" 1983 F100
1986 Bronco II crawler

"Oh Blessed Lady of Acceleration... dont fail me now!" - Elwood Blues

Bisquik1959

Re: 83 F100 Upgrade

Had to put a starter in the old girl. The bendix was getting stuck. Still on hold for the engine swap because its sand dune season. Gotta get all the cars ready and maintenanced. I will get back to the swap when the season gets up and rolling or the engine finally gives out. Which ever comes first.

"Dumpy" 1983 F100
1986 Bronco II crawler

"Oh Blessed Lady of Acceleration... dont fail me now!" - Elwood Blues

kramttocs

Re: 83 F100 Upgrade

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No more cutting out on you though?

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

Bisquik1959

Re: 83 F100 Upgrade

Forgot about that... changed the fuel filter and have not had a repeat of the cutting out and I jave put over 1k miles on it since then. Thanks again

"Dumpy" 1983 F100
1986 Bronco II crawler

"Oh Blessed Lady of Acceleration... dont fail me now!" - Elwood Blues

Gary Lewis

Re: 83 F100 Upgrade

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Excellent!

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
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ArdWrknTrk

Re: 83 F100 Upgrade

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In reply to this post by Bisquik1959

Yes, excellent!

You're racking up some miles on the old girl.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Bisquik1959

Re: 83 F100 Upgrade

I generally do about 30k a year going back and forth to work. So it adds up fast.

"Dumpy" 1983 F100
1986 Bronco II crawler

"Oh Blessed Lady of Acceleration... dont fail me now!" - Elwood Blues

Bisquik1959

Re: 83 F100 Upgrade

Today I replaced some worn out and noisy belts and finally got around to installing a front sway bar. I had to use weld on tabs for the beam mount since this truck never had one. I still need to fab up a set of brackets to get the rear bar on. One should help with handling, two will be even better.

Can't figure out why the pic is sideways lol.

"Dumpy" 1983 F100
1986 Bronco II crawler

"Oh Blessed Lady of Acceleration... dont fail me now!" - Elwood Blues

85lebaront2

Re: 83 F100 Upgrade

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Two things, I like your Dodge, brings back memories of one I helped a friend with. He kept it in the family too, 360 Mopar with a Torqueflite 727. Used a Mustang II front suspension kit and a Ford 9" in the rear. We nearly went crazy trying to find a 12V wiper motor and linkage for it. He actually bought a Mopar Performance ignition kit and we hid the box and starter relay under a nice stainless steel cover.

Second, I like your old reliable 83 F100, is it 4WD or was that when Ford went to the stamped twin I beams? I found on my 1986 F350 that the sway bar attaching points were stamped pieces that went under the spring seats.

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Gary Lewis

Re: 83 F100 Upgrade

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In reply to this post by Bisquik1959

Did you notice a change with just the front?

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Bisquik1959

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Thanks for the comments on the Dodge. I hid my ignition module in the cab. I am trying to keep all that stuff hidden. I might even hide the coil in the cab too.
As for the F100, its a 2wd with the stamped beams.
The 83 had very similar sway bar mounts, but I couldn't find any so I just fabbed up a set. Same as I will do in the rear. I am not paying 100 on eBay for a bolt on bracket.
Gary,
Not sure yet. I have been busy servicing buggy CV's all day and haven't had a chance to drive it yet. But it has to make a difference!

"Dumpy" 1983 F100
1986 Bronco II crawler

"Oh Blessed Lady of Acceleration... dont fail me now!" - Elwood Blues

FuzzFace2

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Gary Lewis wrote

Did you notice a change with just the front?

Yes do report how it works with just the front.

Being I have cast beams there is no welding to them like that.
There was someone that made them that was pretty cool just cant remember where I seen it?
I do have an extra set of spring cups and guess I could use them to make something that would work.
First I need to come up with a bar and front & rear would be even better.
Dave ----

Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1
81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100

85lebaront2

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You might try Green Sales, but you need the Ford PN to search their site. That's where I got mine from.

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Bisquik1959

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Dave,
The cast beams can be welded to, you just need to preheat and use the right rod. We weld steel core plugs into cast engine blocks at work with the stuff. I would have to check what rod we use, because the number is escaping me at the minute. But I would agree if the correct parts are easily available, thats the way to go!

"Dumpy" 1983 F100
1986 Bronco II crawler

"Oh Blessed Lady of Acceleration... dont fail me now!" - Elwood Blues

Bisquik1959

Re: 83 F100 Upgrade

This post was updated on .

Gary,
Just took her for a spin. Not ready for road racing, but noticeable over stock with no bar! Less body roll. Now to get the rear fabbed up.

And here is the stuff we use for welding cast to steel.

"Dumpy" 1983 F100
1986 Bronco II crawler

"Oh Blessed Lady of Acceleration... dont fail me now!" - Elwood Blues

FuzzFace2

Re: 83 F100 Upgrade

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Bisquik1959 wrote

Dave,
The cast beams can be welded to, you just need to preheat and use the right rod. We weld steel core plugs into cast engine blocks at work with the stuff. I would have to check what rod we use, because the number is escaping me at the minute. But I would agree if the correct parts are easily available, thats the way to go!

I knew you could weld cast and it needed to be heated and that is where the trouble is.
I don't have a torch other than MAP gas and no stick welder.
With my MIG I could make up something that would use the extra lower spring plates but I need to get a bar before I can even try to make something.
Dave ----

Gary Lewis

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Good to know! Thanks.

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Bisquik1959

Re: 83 F100 Upgrade

With smaller diameter steering wheel comes the need for a shorter turn signal lever to be more comfy. Took off about 1 1/2" and rethreaded. 10 minute job that feels better and was free.

"Dumpy" 1983 F100
1986 Bronco II crawler

"Oh Blessed Lady of Acceleration... dont fail me now!" - Elwood Blues

kramttocs

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Nicely done!

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

Gary Lewis

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Yes, nicely done! It looks perfect.

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