1980 FORD F100

[RiaanB]

Hi guys.

Here is the start of my project. A 1980 F100 with a 351 Cleveland transplant from a F250. Bought her on a farm and only really getting to terms with all that has to be done after a few weeks.

[RiaanB]

She is registered on my name and the license is paid up till next year. As my first target I just want to get her through roadworthy so I can get her license disk issued.

I identified a few crucial items on the to do list before roadworthy.
- Rear Brakes
- Manual gearbox is extremely noisy - upgrade to an auto box.
- New Tires and cleanup of steel wheels.
- Flush and repair of cooling system.
- Engine oil seals
- Major service.
- Steering system extremely heavy and noisy.
- Lower rear suspension to get level ride height.

I am sure there will be more but I have to start someplace.

[RiaanB]

Found all the new brake bits at Motown.
This was the first time in my life I actually attempted doing brakes myself.

Before:






Cleanup of parts in vinegar bath overnight:




Painting all the bits:



Final assembly:

[RiaanB]

After putting it all together and bleeding the system it sprung a leak at one wheel cylinder.

The old brake pipes was just to rotten:



Triangle brake and Clutch hooked me up with replacements:

[RiaanB]

Next was cooling system. The top hose was too near the fan blades and had some damage covered with a Bicycle puncture patch.
After properly flushing out a ton of rust, then running cooling system flush and then flushing properly again I replaced the muddy sludge with 50 / 50 distilled water and coolant. After trying to find new radiator hoses I made up a silicone top hose from bits and pieces.

Before:



After:

[RiaanB]

Thanks to Rick for sourcing my C6 Box. It is now at Friendly motors for a recon. Should be back in a week or so.

C6:

[RiaanB]

Got a set of Kumho tires. 235x70x16 Fronts and 255x65x16 Rears.

Waiting for the steel 16" wheels to to come back from sandblasting and recon by Tigworks Parow.
Got new stainless steel valves from Selago and new wheelnuts from Motown.

Tyres:

[RiaanB]

Went on a shopping spree today:

Feels like Christmas.

[paulusvrotius1]

Very nice truck Riaan, have fun.

[Bearhawke]

1980 F100? Unless Ford RSA trailed up here in the USA by a year or two; your pickup should be a 1978-79. 1980 brought is a completely redesigned F Series.