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1992 F-150 Project

I know its not a T-bird or Cougar, but I figured that I would share it. Its a 92 F150 Flareside with a 300 I-6 and a 5 speed. I bought it 3 years ago and never really used it. its been sitting for quite a while now and with the nice weather this weekend i decided to tear into it with hopes of restoring it,

After buying it:

3 years later:





1988 Thunderbird LX - road-worthy, not show-worthy
1973 Maverick
1992 F 150

1992 F-150 Project

Reply #1
Nice looking truck. i've always loved the flare sides. Whats the plans for it?

20006 Ford Fusion SE

1992 F-150 Project

Reply #2
Yeah, nice truck!

I'll be over this weeekend to pick it up lol (j/k)

Going with a V8, or keeping the six holer?

Also, looked at the pics a few times...hard to tell. Does it have a solid front end, or is it still the TTB?
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

1992 F-150 Project

Reply #3
It still has the TTB in it, not sure if I want solid axle or not. If the wallet approves then i will be swapping a v-8 in. I'm only 2 days into it, which I think is good progress considering that i have school full time.
1988 Thunderbird LX - road-worthy, not show-worthy
1973 Maverick
1992 F 150

1992 F-150 Project

Reply #4
You should move to BC. I have a pair of D70's, couple D60's, and two 351 parts trucks complete. We could make one helluva deal! lol

The D44 can be built up pretty good, 16" of travel and excellent articulation. Or you could swap in a ttb D50 if you needed more strength. I have an 84 Bronco runnin 35's on the ttb 44, as long as you dont pile full throttle in to holes they hold up pretty good.

Scott
1980 birds X 3, 1982 bird, 1984 XR7, 1988 TC

1992 F-150 Project

Reply #5
Keep the 6!
93 Festiva L, 193k miles, BP+T/G25MR swap, T3 50trim .48/.42, SRT FMIC, Capri electronics/Rocketchip, 2.5" exhaust
bests: ET 12.86, MPH 110.25, 1.92 short
02 Subaru Impreza WRX, 129k miles
97 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, 236k miles

1992 F-150 Project

Reply #6
Allegedly the 300 I6 is a torque monster and you cant kill them easily.  I say keep it.

They used to run them in full size dump trucks.
Mike

1992 F-150 Project

Reply #7
I had an 89 with the I6 back in my pary days my friends and I beat the  out of that motor and just keept going altho the 5 speed went threw like 3 of them
87 TC
HO Swap, T5 Swap, Mach Springs, CHE Upper and Lower control arms, Mach Chin spoiler, soon to be Procharged.

:evilgrin: Nitrous is like a hot chick with an STD you want to hit it but are scared of the consequences. :evilgrin:

1992 F-150 Project

Reply #8
i know all about the I-6's torque. haha, my 76 Maverick had the 250 I-6 in it. I do like them, but the sound and feel of a v-8 interests me.
1988 Thunderbird LX - road-worthy, not show-worthy
1973 Maverick
1992 F 150

1992 F-150 Project

Reply #9
If your goin V8 get a 351W, the 302 would just disappoint you.

Scott
1980 birds X 3, 1982 bird, 1984 XR7, 1988 TC

 

1992 F-150 Project

Reply #10
If youre going to go 351W get one out of a late 94 or newer pick up.
That would be a factory roller motor.

To be sure, look above the starter for the casting number (F4TE) and that is a factory roller block.
FORD The Pacemaker of a CHEVY

1992 F-150 Project

Reply #11
X2 on the last 2 posts, as well as 5 speed, find a ZF, if you're going to have a windsor in, as a the M5 won't last. Hell, I destroyed one behind my 302.
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)