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1972 Ford F-150

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The story

I bought this truck as a 2wd fixer upper from a junkyard with a knocking engine for a $100 and drove it to the shop a few blocks away. I rebuilt the engine into a 390 with a crank and rod swap, flat tops, pulling camshaft and HV oil pump. I drove it for several years unitl I got a newer truck with A/C. I bought a 1979 Super Cab from a friend and it was totally shot as far as the body, My '72 had a shot frame as it had been welded several times under the cab due to frozen rear shocks or something, I don't know, I got tired of rewelding it every year. I took the '79 4x4 frame and slid it under the body of my '72 and went from there to make a 1972 F-150 4x4 thatv I use at my Grandfathers' in NE Arkansas — ghettoscrap

Photos

1972 Ford F-150 - Its a 1972/9 Super Dooper Cab with fenderless option and city camo paint job! LOL!Its a 1972/9 Super Dooper Cab with fenderless option and city camo paint job! LOL! Owner 1972 Ford F-150 - The super cab body had a bump up that cleared the Transfer case but the 72 did not so I had to find a fix on the fly and this is it, Yes th…The super cab body had a bump up that cleared the Transfer case but the 72 did not so I had to find a fix on the fly and this is it, Yes th… Owner 1972 Ford F-150 - The underside of a white truck shows its frame and drivetrain components, with a watermark at the bottom right.The underside of a white truck shows its frame and drivetrain components, with a watermark at the bottom right. AI caption 1972 Ford F-150 - Close-up view of the undercarriage reveals rusty frame components and fuel lines on a truck.Close-up view of the undercarriage reveals rusty frame components and fuel lines on a truck. AI caption 1972 Ford F-150 - to raise the front to match the required lift ofr T-case clearance in the rear I decided to raise the entire body mount higher on the frame…to raise the front to match the required lift ofr T-case clearance in the rear I decided to raise the entire body mount higher on the frame… Owner 1972 Ford F-150 - Welded metal bracket on a rusty vehicle frame, with SuperMotors.net logo visible.Welded metal bracket on a rusty vehicle frame, with SuperMotors.net logo visible. AI caption 1972 Ford F-150 - You can seed the distance I had to move the spring perch forward to take out the excess frame material from the '79. Rather than cut the fr…You can seed the distance I had to move the spring perch forward to take out the excess frame material from the '79. Rather than cut the fr… Owner 1972 Ford F-150 - A close-up view of a heavily rusted truck frame, showing chalk marks for modification.A close-up view of a heavily rusted truck frame, showing chalk marks for modification. AI caption 1972 Ford F-150 - I can't remember the actual length that was removed but it seems like it was around 2 foot of frame cut off from the rear. That is the orig…I can't remember the actual length that was removed but it seems like it was around 2 foot of frame cut off from the rear. That is the orig… Owner 1972 Ford F-150 - The chassis of a 1972 Ford F-150 is visible, undergoing repairs in an outdoor setting.The chassis of a 1972 Ford F-150 is visible, undergoing repairs in an outdoor setting. AI caption 1972 Ford F-150 - Rear view of a 1972 Ford F-150 chassis, showing the frame and suspension components.Rear view of a 1972 Ford F-150 chassis, showing the frame and suspension components. AI caption 1972 Ford F-150 - Side view of a white Ford pickup truck, possibly from the early 1970s, with another vehicle in the background.Side view of a white Ford pickup truck, possibly from the early 1970s, with another vehicle in the background. AI caption 1972 Ford F-150 - This 1972 Ford F-150 pickup truck is shown from the rear with a flatbed attachment.This 1972 Ford F-150 pickup truck is shown from the rear with a flatbed attachment. AI caption 1972 Ford F-150 - The rear suspension and frame of a 1972 Ford F-150 pickup truck are visible, showing significant rust and wear.The rear suspension and frame of a 1972 Ford F-150 pickup truck are visible, showing significant rust and wear. AI caption 1972 Ford F-150 - This 1972 Ford F-150 pickup truck is shown from the side, elevated on jack stands for maintenance.This 1972 Ford F-150 pickup truck is shown from the side, elevated on jack stands for maintenance. AI caption 1972 Ford F-150 - My 1972 2wd to 4wd conversion, the truck I really wanted but could not find, in my price range!My 1972 2wd to 4wd conversion, the truck I really wanted but could not find, in my price range! Owner 1972 Ford F-150 - I had to use the steering column from the 79 in the 72 cab for some reason, i forgot, but it was an easy swao once I drilled the spot welds…I had to use the steering column from the 79 in the 72 cab for some reason, i forgot, but it was an easy swao once I drilled the spot welds… Owner 1972 Ford F-150 - the bae metal is were the mount had been on the column, the black spot on the column is from the hole in the mount bracket.the bae metal is were the mount had been on the column, the black spot on the column is from the hole in the mount bracket. Owner 1972 Ford F-150 - Once re-spot welded, the column is just as strong as stock and it fit the 72 cab with no problems from this point on. I also used the wirin…Once re-spot welded, the column is just as strong as stock and it fit the 72 cab with no problems from this point on. I also used the wirin… Owner 1972 Ford F-150 - This is a carb and intake taken from a Bronco I "found" hiding in the woods off of Covington Pike a few years ago, Just thoguht i…This is a carb and intake taken from a Bronco I "found" hiding in the woods off of Covington Pike a few years ago, Just thoguht i… Owner 1972 Ford F-150 - close up of the carb that looked like mud, all it needs is a dunk in some cleaner, a kit and its ready to roll. NOT!close up of the carb that looked like mud, all it needs is a dunk in some cleaner, a kit and its ready to roll. NOT! Owner 1972 Ford F-150 - The front suspension from the '72 was upgraded by me during the first build with disk brakes, factory "camper special" sway bar a…The front suspension from the '72 was upgraded by me during the first build with disk brakes, factory "camper special" sway bar a… Owner 1972 Ford F-150 - This pic shows the 72 cab being slid over the 79 frame by myself, damn that was a lot of work, better be worth it.This pic shows the 72 cab being slid over the 79 frame by myself, damn that was a lot of work, better be worth it. Owner

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