72 swb f100

[1972_f100_hammond]

well here is my 72 swb f100....blew motor so figured best time to start fixin it up....
heres a cpl before pics
















heres a couple now that i started


shatters cylinder wall in 5 diff places busted through to both cylinders on either side



factory a/c unit


doors w/ panels off have new ones ready



a/c compressor



302 block that is now useless





junk in bed hood fenders, inner fenders, heads, grille, etc



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i have new fenders and inner fenders on order waiting till 1st the gonna by radiator support and hood....slowly and surely thanks for lookin john

[trukcrazy]

Looking good there John. I really enjoy seeing these trucks moving along. I just hope I can stay motivated when I finally get to start mine. What wheels are those on your truck?

[1972_f100_hammond]

they are cragars....i beleive the 441 series also have the cragar senter cap...ive got 15x10 on back and 15x8 in front look real nice...got more money in wheel and tires then i paid for truck ....wheels where 550 dollars together

[wolfpack]

so john are you going back with the 302 or you going bigger? just curious.

[71 LONG BED]

Lookin' good.

[1972_f100_hammond]

im definately going bigger....was thinking a 351w stroked to 393 or 408 or maybe an FE which is what was orginally in it. it had a 360 fe it still has the big radiator so i wouldnt have to worry about cooling. i plan of fixin it up nice but hot rod it at the same time. so i want a hot motor in it...any suggestions?

[wolfpack]

I think it all depends on your budget? I mean sometimes motor that are hopped up need alot and sometimes the normal guys budget doesn't happen, like me i'm going to build a motor for reliability not hot just yet maybe down the road...Terry

[1972_f100_hammond]

well ill be dropping anywhere from 12-16 grand into it pretty soon. im about to re-enlist for another 4-6 yrs in the army. when i do that ill gey a bonus cant wait!! anyways anyone think i should go 351w stroker or 390 FE

[Big D's 69]

Looking good man. Those military enlistment bonuses are nice expecially if your overseas and tax free.

[rjewkes]

I'd actualy go with a 410 or 411. Then go with a 4:11 Rear. Burn them tires off big time.

[1972_f100_hammond]

do you mean go w. the 351 and stroke it to 410 or 390 and bore and stroke to 410?

[rjewkes]

390 bore and stroke t0 410. And drop in a 4.11 Rearend and a nice set of safety tubes. After all a truck like ours ain't after good mileage but to cover that mileage pretty fast. And look nice doing it.