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GreenHD72
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Hello All,
I own a 1972 F250 Sport Custom. 360/C6, 2 tone green on green with green interior. I've always had a soft spot for these, so when I had the chance to get it from my father-in-law for $500, I jumped. Needs lots of work, leaks everywhere, but currently runs and drives. My goal is to keep it running and drive-able while working on it. Trans leaks, Rear main, valve covers, intake, Oil pan all leak. I have a 390 crank from a Thunderbird, and 390 connecting rods for it already. Has a pretty nasty rust-through in the upper right cab corner above the windshield, which I guess is common on these. Already have a roof to replace that as well.
I am a mini-trucker at heart.Always have, always will. I've had 2 Rangers in the past, an S-10 (biggest POS I've ever had), and am currently on my second Toyota truck. This is actually my first full size truck. I honestly am torn on what to do with it, go up or down. Being that it's a 250, the idea of lifting it, doing a solid axle in front and a divorced transfer case is tempting (and a diesel for that matter), but I keep going back to the thought of lowering it. Either swapping in a Crown Vic front and a five lug rear, as I don't have any plans for any serious towing with it. hell, even lowering it and keeping it 8 lug. I just don't know. Anyway, here is how "Mean Green" currently sits, other than currently having some school bus yellow wheels.
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sargentrs
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:wel: from Georgia ! Nice truck!
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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Welcome from Massachusetts. :wel:
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Mr Greenhd, :wel: to the best site period. :fr:

Hope :pray: you like it here . :fr:

Pull up a chair and stay awhile. :fr:

These old bumps bring a lot of happiness :drive:
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390FE1972
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:wel: from Colorado! Looks like a nice truck.
1972 F250 Sports Custom 390 FE C6 2WD Dana 60 4:10 gears
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