New project - 1970 Ford

[Crochet556]

Picked this beauty up earlier today.

1970 F100. Believe it’s all original, 302. In good condition for it’s age. Haven’t had much time with it, but that will change. Was running when parked years ago.

Priorities will be new tires, battery, etc. Camper shell will go ASAP.

What do y’all think? Any tips? This is my first carbureted truck project, learning as we speak. Also first time driving a column shift.

-Broke college kid

 

[BillsCamino]

That camper top is sooo period correct. How's the bedside storage compartment ? They liked to rust out.
302...great engine

 

[ole ed]

Learned to drive in a 1970 three on the tree. Had a 360 in it. Many a happy Sunday afternoon in a new subdivision with no houses yet. Had to stop on a hill and start without stalling as a test. Don't know how that clutch lasted.

 

[atljetmech]

Subscribed to follow progress and vote to leave the camper top !!

 

[harrycalahan]

Good find. Check the carb for excessive shaft clearance. The autolites can be finicky. Especially if theyre worn. If theres too much play in the shaft, swap it for a new Holley. Or if you want to go cheap, chinese copies of the autolite 2100 are on amazon.

 

[yardboss1]

I really admire you guys that have the skills , time , and energy to take on and complete worth while projects.

 

[Crochet556]

Jump-pack, some gas down the carb, she runs! Was struggling at first, now idling off the tank. Diluted with fresh gas. Oil looked fine, didn’t even need to be topped off.

Temp looked OK. Radiator leaking slightly at the top. Oil pressure OK. Honestly don’t really know what I’m looking for as far as gauges, but nothing was extreme.

Would be driving her, if front tires weren’t shot. Looking to order those asap. Currently on 215s, may jump up to 225/235. Any good tire recs?

 

[harrycalahan]

Jump-pack, some gas down the carb, she runs! Was struggling at first, now idling off the tank. Diluted with fresh gas. Oil looked fine, didn’t even need to be topped off.

Temp looked OK. Radiator leaking slightly at the top. Oil pressure OK. Honestly don’t really know what I’m looking for as far as gauges, but nothing was extreme.

Would be driving her, if front tires weren’t shot. Looking to order those asap. Currently on 215s, may jump up to 225/235. Any good tire recs?

For cheap tires to run around town, I used Goodyear Wranglers. 235/75’s on my F100. Need a chance to see where your alignment is too. How many miles are on it?

 

[Crochet556]

For cheap tires to run around town, I used Goodyear Wranglers. 235/75’s on my F100. Need a chance to see where your alignment is too. How many miles are on it?

90xxx.

No clue if it’s rolled or not.

 

[keith089]

Nice