a first step towards a paint job

[4x4x4crewcab]

Nothing extra. just the stock 360---new rings,bearings,gaskets,seals,timing chain,water pump,heads looked great had been done prior by someone,complete clutch,flywheel ring gear. The trans had bearings,all syncro's,seals and gaskets and a new nose cone for the fork and bearing to ride on.
Keith don't worry I have a feeling your gonna catch me. I have got to slow down the spending on this. The Mrs. is starting to show some interest and that only means one thing This should keep me busy for a while now. Just a bit more body and paint work to the back of the cab and this unit is on its way back to only taking up one stall in one garage.

[4x4x4crewcab]

A bit more progress today. Its starting to look like I remember.

[flyboy2610]

That is really coming along nicely, Mark!
You'll have her back on our side of the river before too long!

[4x4x4crewcab]

Slow but sure. Getting real close to firing it up. Just the fuel tank and a battery to go

[Fordfool]

HOLY COW!!!



Looking great!

[4x4x4crewcab]

Here is what I started with.

[FORDification]

Wow is right....that's looking GOOD, Mark! I like the 'before' and 'after' shots, that's one heck of an improvement.

So what did you paint your engine with? Brand and color?

[4x4x4crewcab]

Dupli-Color Engine Enamel Old Ford Blue #DE1621
I hope to tackle the air cleaner tomorrow with the left over paint.

[Fordfool]

It looks like you don't have power brakes for that monster?!?!?! Would a pb booster off a '70 Sport custom work for your application? I just happen to have one here...

[71-F-250SC-72-F-250C]

I've been watching your project for a while, it looks good. Did you use rattle cans on the engine, and if you did, how many cans did it take? I am hoping my engine looks like that in a couple of weeks, because I am partially disassembling it.

[spartman]

That is one nice looking engine there.

[dcbullet]

Looks awsome! Great pictures.

[4x4x4crewcab]

It runs and moves under its own power. Although I did start the engine last Sunday for the first time I'm calling today as offical. I had a few tiny setbacks (like a gas bath from a loose fuel line, and a poor running condition due to incorrect carb. spacer gaskets) last Sunday and it only ran for a few seconds so today worked the bugs out and will call it good.
I also bled the the brakes and installed the tranny to transfer case driveshaft before my Victory lap or Maiden Voyage around the yard.

[460 crew]

Congrats Mark, I know the joy of ripping the crew apart and getting it back to drivable + a few upgrades. You'll prob have the smile ear to ear and a grin while you sleep.LOL Felt like christmas to me takin that 1st ride with your fingers and toes crossed around the block. Really lookin great keep it up.

[flyboy2610]