Chris Guthro Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Hello, my name is Chris Guthro. I’m from Nova Scotia Canada. Have been collecting and messing around with the 80-96 fords for the last 10 years now. Been on a lot of Facebook groups until a fellow group member here lead me to it! Cory, “bluemule”. Been at my 84 f150 the last 7-8 years. Was a big project a fella really didn’t know what he was getting into at first. Basically restarted from scratch 4 years ago after discovering Rust free southern parts lol. It’s a 1984 registration and cab/frame. But it’s got a mildly built 70’ 460. Ported d0ve heads, ported edelbrock performer rpm intake, comp xe262h cam, and roller rockers. Hooker supercomp long tubes. With a Centerforce clutch, 1-3/8 close ratio big block Torino toploader and a rebuilt 9inch 3:50 gear trac-loc. Paint is 99a straight black inside and out. Currently waiting on the finish body work on the box. Will be two tone black top and bottom with the grey in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Guthro Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 Been having a hard time sourcing all the lower moulding trim for this truck. Started doing the interior. Had to get a seat out of a f700 that had The Center hump cut out for the shifter as the position of the car trans shifter was back quite far. Painted the dash, using SEm landau black. The seat is currently sent away to get redone in a black vinyl/leather . Going with a 295/50 and 245/60 wheel combo, one 15x8 and 15x10 wagon wheels painted argent and ford centres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Been having a hard time sourcing all the lower moulding trim for this truck. Started doing the interior. Had to get a seat out of a f700 that had The Center hump cut out for the shifter as the position of the car trans shifter was back quite far. Painted the dash, using SEm landau black. The seat is currently sent away to get redone in a black vinyl/leather . Going with a 295/50 and 245/60 wheel combo, one 15x8 and 15x10 wagon wheels painted argent and ford centres Nice project should be able to get out of its own way I like the seat, did not know the big boys had them cut like that. I now wish I did not trash the base from my parts truck as I could have mod it to do the same as I may need it for the next upgrade to my project. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Nice project should be able to get out of its own way I like the seat, did not know the big boys had them cut like that. I now wish I did not trash the base from my parts truck as I could have mod it to do the same as I may need it for the next upgrade to my project. Dave ---- Dave, like I pointed out, U-techcenter has an '84 seat base NOS for $45 + 9.95 shipping from Tulsa. ETA: or HAD, last week.... Well, here's an '82 style in KC... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F161699252401 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Nice project should be able to get out of its own way I like the seat, did not know the big boys had them cut like that. I now wish I did not trash the base from my parts truck as I could have mod it to do the same as I may need it for the next upgrade to my project. Dave ---- Yes, REALLY nice project. Looking forward to watching it come to fruition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Dave, like I pointed out, U-techcenter has an '84 seat base NOS for $45 + 9.95 shipping from Tulsa. ETA: or HAD, last week.... Well, here's an '82 style in KC... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F161699252401 Thanks I may have a full seat from a buddy around the corner. He has 2 trucks and is using the best parts to make 1 good truck. I did ask him when he was done to let me know what he had left over and he may want for it. It could also turn into my next project., Cab is in pretty bad shape, no motor or trans, frame what I seeis in good shape. It does not have a bed but someone showed me a flare bed only for not much money a few weeks back. Work has been really slow and hate to spend the money on a bed and not have a truck to fit it on. Sorry for the hi jack Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Guthro Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 I put a aftermarket McLeod clutch fork in my truck and with the heavy clutch rated for 550 horse, the rod going to the clutch pedal kept breaking, so no longer haha. I used a 3/8 Heim joint, welded a 5/16 to it to use a hard 5/16x4-1/2 bolt to use for the adjuster and push rod to the master. And with the CNC slave cylinder mounted to the 429 bell I had to lengthen the pushrod. So I used 3/8 hard threaded rod with a lock knock widdled down and the rod threaded down to bottom out the cylinder. Now I may have to use the repair bracket to strengthen the firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I put a aftermarket McLeod clutch fork in my truck and with the heavy clutch rated for 550 horse, the rod going to the clutch pedal kept breaking, so no longer haha. I used a 3/8 Heim joint, welded a 5/16 to it to use a hard 5/16x4-1/2 bolt to use for the adjuster and push rod to the master. And with the CNC slave cylinder mounted to the 429 bell I had to lengthen the pushrod. So I used 3/8 hard threaded rod with a lock knock widdled down and the rod threaded down to bottom out the cylinder. Now I may have to use the repair bracket to strengthen the firewall. I will likely be up your way this week Chris...possibly even tomorrow. Do you still need that pedal set? I might get the Bull out to put some highway miles on her if the weather is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Guthro Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 I will likely be up your way this week Chris...possibly even tomorrow. Do you still need that pedal set? I might get the Bull out to put some highway miles on her if the weather is good. Sounds good Cory!! If your coming up bring her haha. Should be a good day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I put a aftermarket McLeod clutch fork in my truck and with the heavy clutch rated for 550 horse, the rod going to the clutch pedal kept breaking, so no longer haha. I used a 3/8 Heim joint, welded a 5/16 to it to use a hard 5/16x4-1/2 bolt to use for the adjuster and push rod to the master. And with the CNC slave cylinder mounted to the 429 bell I had to lengthen the pushrod. So I used 3/8 hard threaded rod with a lock knock widdled down and the rod threaded down to bottom out the cylinder. Now I may have to use the repair bracket to strengthen the firewall. That's a serious piece! You must have a LOT of pressure on that. And no bracket on the firewall????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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