1984 F-250 HD Rebuild Project

I mentioned the history of this truck in my new member post, but I wanted to start this thread to keep track of my progress.  Here are a some pictures of it back in its prime.
 


Here are a few pictures of it in its current state





So far I've managed to pull the transfer case (BW 1345), transmission (BW T-19) and the motor (460).  I will be sending all of these off for rebuilds in the next week or two.





Next step will probably be taking the bed off to have better access to the fuel tanks so I can take them out.  I don't know if I'll replace the fuel lines or not but it's probable.  Once I get it cleaned up I'll send the 2 front seats to be redone, pull the interior panels off so I can clean & paint them and then send it off for paint & body work while I wait for the drivetrain to come back.  

Stay tuned for more updates.  I'm in a little bit over my head with some of this, but that's how you learn I guess.  Thanks in advance for all of the help I'll be asking for along the way.

Jeremy D.

You're deep it it now!

This must be a crime of passion!!  ❤️


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Coming along nicely. Thats a really nice Rig!!

Where in Texas are you located ? I'm in Dallas.

Thank you. I’m just north of San Antonio in Bulverde. I see you have an affection for Broncos. My first ride was an 82 with a 351 Windsor and now I have a 2023 Bronco Raptor. Looking to get my 15 year old son a Gen 5 Bronco pretty soon.

Went and talked to a machine shop today and am confident they can do a good job on the motor. It’s gonna take 5 months but that gives me more time to get other stuff done.

Anyone know a good paint & body place in South Texas?

You might consider buying an engine from Scotty The Mad Porter, aka Parkland Performance.  He is considered to be the guru of 460's.  I had him build mine and even with shipping it came in pretty close to what I could get done locally - and faster.

Thats really cool!

Yes, Broncos are what my wife is interested in, as it is possible to drive them around with kids on weekends. My personal favorite is a 4x4 bullnose, which I don't have currently.

Don't forget to mention that Scottie came in right behind John Kasse at the Engine Masters challenge.... 💡

She needs to become a member, here.  

So, what is she looking for in a vehicle?

ArdWrknTrk wrote

Don't forget to mention that Scottie came in right behind John Kasse at the Engine Masters challenge.... 💡

I've heard that many times but never bothered to look it up and read what he did.  So I did a quick Google and didn't find it.  Do you know the year?

When you actually get it done you don't need to boast. 😉

https://www.460ford.com/threads/scott-j-edges-out-mckoan-and-will-be-no-lower-than-3rd.102804/

Ok, so it was 2006.  That helped me find a few hits.  Thanks.

I'll let her know she has an invite

Something that can seat 3 in the back, and is cool as a Bronco. Unfortunately the new Bronco cannot seat 3 in the back comfortably, that is a big let down for us. A new F250 with the "Godzilla" would be sweet, but I don't see her daily driving that.... We just haven't found anything perfect yet.

"Built, not bought"....  

thats been my motto for 40 years

If only I can build well

It's been a little while since I provided an update to this project, so here goes.  I took the bed off last weekend and have dropped the rear gas tank.  Planning to remove the front one next but I ran out of time.  Looks like a Dana 70 under the rear if that big '70' on top of the axle means anything.

 







Once I'm done with the fuel system I plan to clean up the frame, primer and paint it.  I'm debating removing the leaf springs & axles so I can clean them up really good and rebuild them or just do the best I can with them still on the truck.  More to come...

Progress!  And having the bed off is by far the easiest way to make progress behind the cab.  

It's been a while since I have updated this project so here goes.  In the past month or so I took my truck to a mechanic friend for some help.  The main goal was to get the axles & brakes rebuilt.  I think it definitely needed it.  The drivers rear drum brake was pretty nasty.
 

The differential looked good so we didn't mess with that, but did replace all of the bearings and seals in the rear axle


Then it was on to the front axle where we tore it almost completely apart.  


We also changed out the brake booster and master cylinder as well as replaced the front disc brakes so my brakes should be good to go...or stop I should say.

I have started to clean up the rear of the frame and get the new gas tanks reinstalled.  The back one is in and I need to get the front one put in when time permits.


I pulled out the front seats and am getting quotes to get them reupholstered.  My Lord this step is more expensive than I expected.  The two quotes I have are between $1,500 and $2,000.  Does that seem reasonable?


I ordered interior paint (SEM 3042-Dark Harbor Blue) as well as SEM plastic prep and some Prevel sprayers from Vinyl Pro based on some previous threads I read about them on this forum.  Robin was out but Scott was very patient and helpful.  I will get some Bulldog Adhesion Promoter locally or from Amazon to round out that part of the project.  

I picked up my freshly rebuild driveshafts, T-Case & Transmission so those will sit patiently until my engine gets back from the machine shop.  Once I decide how much money I am willing to part with to get paint & body done I will get that going while I wait for the engine.  

I made the decision to spend a little extra and go with the Holley Sniper 2 system.  I am only recently becoming familiar with this setup but nearly everyone I talk to about rebuilding this truck has asked me if I am going to go that route.  It's going to add some cost that I wasn't planning on but I think it's the right thing to do.

That is the current status of the project.  Still hoping to have this done sometime in September.  I'm definitely ready to turn the key for the first time.  Stay tuned.  

OMG
Looking at that diff gives me nightmares!





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Ouch.  I'm not sure it's supposed to look like that.  I didn't know they sold pinion jigsaw puzzles.  
  Hopefully that's an old picture and your truck is all back together again.