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 Re: Got the old War Horse home.
[Re: BigPig]
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06/04/21 06:16 PM
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J.G.
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Probably January get it in the shop, all of the body off, rolling chassis sand blasted, engine overhauled, all new brake system. 1979 F-250 Snow Fighter 400 c.i. 4 in the floor ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2021/06/full-10697-297129-img_20210603_144629738_hdr.jpg) That front and rear axle assembly is very desirable for an early Bronco trail rig swap. That front end is desirable for any trail rig. Can’t beat a driver side high pinion kingpin Dana 60 There was a time that the front and rear end might have been worth more than the truck. Not the case anymore.
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
[Re: J.G.]
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06/04/21 06:40 PM
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redchevy
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Just makes you feel better knowing the axles arent going to be jerked from that classic to become part of some hackjob trail buggy.
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/04/21 06:50 PM
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That looks like a fun project fireman. Keep us posted on the progress. Love the truck. Personally I would also be looking for a 460. No replacement for displacement.
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/04/21 06:54 PM
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redchevy
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A 300 CI straight six would be cool too, love inline motors.
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/04/21 07:05 PM
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Probably January get it in the shop, all of the body off, rolling chassis sand blasted, engine overhauled, all new brake system. 1979 F-250 Snow Fighter 400 c.i. 4 in the floor That front and rear axle assembly is very desirable for an early Bronco trail rig swap. That front end is desirable for any trail rig. Can’t beat a driver side high pinion kingpin Dana 60 There was a time that the front and rear end might have been worth more than the truck. Not the case anymore. I saw one parted out in Austin a couple years ago. The axles went on a custom tube buggy. It was no where near a “hack Job”
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/04/21 07:14 PM
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A 300 CI straight six would be cool too, love inline motors. that's what my 79 had in it. great engine
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/04/21 07:24 PM
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J.G.
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A 300 CI straight six would be cool too, love inline motors. Been driving an inline 6 for 20 years, I love em too. But this old iron is keeping this V8 or a bigger one.
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/04/21 09:40 PM
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Snow fighter? Not familiar with the term. Dana 60 front and rear. Dual batteries. All for using a snow plow. They were only sold in the northern states, and they did not survive due to the salted roads. The original owner of mine bought it new in Michigan, and 6 months later moved to Texas. As someone else who wasn't familiar with the "snow fighter" or the history of the truck, that's a really cool tid bit. The truck was awesome to begin with, but knowing more of it's history and more about what makes it so much of a rare survivor, definitely makes you appreciate the truck and the condition a lot more.
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/04/21 09:50 PM
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Awesome truck, it should be a fun build,, that truck would get a rattle can paint job and a 501 big block with a solid transmission, a double stick t case and some lockers. The hell with the pretty stuff  function over beauty any day.. She’s already pretty enough!!
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/04/21 10:15 PM
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bill oxner
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Awesome truck, it should be a fun build,, that truck would get a rattle can paint job and a 501 big block with a solid transmission, a double stick t case and some lockers. The hell with the pretty stuff function over beauty any day.. She’s already pretty enough!! Yep. Lots of work.
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/04/21 10:19 PM
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Had a 78 F250, 4x4 with the 400 years ago, great truck that would go where a lot of others wouldn’t. Enjoy!
Do not trifle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/05/21 02:42 AM
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I agree with the 460. I’ve had a couple, and I loved them both. Go big, or go home.
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/05/21 01:55 PM
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bill oxner
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And , you just got started.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/05/21 06:56 PM
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If you decide to build the 400 be sure and look into the oiling system. They have a tendency to starve the main bearings by pumping all the oil to the top of the motor. This happens more at extended high rpm running such as highway driving at high speed than at burst of performance. The good news is there’s oil restriction kits already in production, and well documented easy block modifications that will fix all this. Most M block motors that are “blown” simply need the crank turned and new bearings. Specifically the front mail will be knocking.
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/05/21 07:02 PM
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Both M motors in the 2 late ‘70’s F150s I had had a tick in the top end. Abused them both, never had any internal issues.
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Re: Got the old War Horse home.
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06/05/21 08:14 PM
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If you decide to build the 400 be sure and look into the oiling system. They have a tendency to starve the main bearings by pumping all the oil to the top of the motor. This happens more at extended high rpm running such as highway driving at high speed than at burst of performance. The good news is there’s oil restriction kits already in production, and well documented easy block modifications that will fix all this. Most M block motors that are “blown” simply need the crank turned and new bearings. Specifically the front mail will be knocking. Mine had a lifter ticking on number 3. When I put a cam in it, I put in new 24 hour soaked lifters. Two weeks later, same lifter ticking. Pulled it and it was dished at the cam contact, so of course the cam is damaged also. So yes, it has a oiling problem. It will get a total overhaul, and hopefully no oiling problems.
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