67 F100 8 8 rearend seals and updates Part 13
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- This is part 13 of a series on building a '67 F100 pickup using modern suspension components from a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (for the front) and a 2000 Ford Explorer (for the 8.8 rear end). In this episode I continue to get the rearend ready for paint and reassembly but removing the axles, changing out the axle seals and doing some final sand blasting on the smaller parts. I also give a quick update on the progress on other parts of the cab, dash, etc. Work has been slow on the F100 due to many other obligations and our other vehicles needing maintenance.
I got my Seal Puller from Amazon here - amzn.to/2aEIbUG
Other videos of this series:
The beginning - pulling the front clip - • '67 Ford F100 Front en...
Using some Texas Knowhow to remove the entire front clip all together. Took the whole family!
CV to F100 IFS swap - Part 1 - • How to do a CV swap Pa...
Removing the old twin I-beam suspension
CV to F100 IFS swap - Part 2 - • CV swap - Part 2 - ...
Cutting out the big OEM cross-member and spring supports
CV to F100 IFS swap - Part 3 - • CV swap Part 3 - Locat...
Accurately locating the CV K-member onto the f100 frame
CV to F100 IFS swap - Part 4 - • CV Swap Part 4 Tra...
Trailing arm bushing rotation - 3 methods explored
CV to F100 Swap - Part 5 - • CV swap with '67 F100 ...
positioning and welding the tubes in, sway bar location and twist
CV to F100 Swap - Part 6 - • CV to F100 swap part 6...
Trailing arm weld up, POR15 paint
CV to F100 Swap - Part 7 - • CV to F100 Swap #7 P...
Front frame paint (POR15) and other updates including the hooking up of the steering linkages
CV to F100 Swap - Part 8 - • Part 8 CV swap Cab...
Cab teardown, glass removal, cab bolts, rust revealed in floor, prep for sandblasting
CV to F100 Swap - Part 9 - • Part 9 - CV - F100 Swa...
Frame and Cab Sandblast (bottom only) some Epoxy Primer shooting
CV to F100 Swap - Part 10 - • Part 10 - '67 F100 Das...
’67 F100 Dash shave and fill - welding up the holes in a metal dash
Part 11 Rear End Swap '67 9" to 2000 8 8” - • Part 11 Rear End Swa...
Pulling out the 9” original rearend and sizing up the Explorer reared
Part 12 8 8" Ford Rearend install cont - • Part 12 8 8" Ford Rear...
Sandblasting and getting the 8.8 rear ready for POR 15 paint
67 F100 8 8 rearend seals and updates Part 13 - • 67 F100 8 8 rearend se...
Pulling the axle shafts, replacing the seals and stripping the brake brackets, dust shields for paint.
This has been informative. I first saw your videos when you were working on the FZJ80 and I was attacking the same things on mine. Now I am planning a CV swap in my '66 F100 and boom...here you are again.
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TheTraakon That’s Awesome. Same taste in projects. Thanks for letting me know, stay in touch - Clay
@@Texasknowhow Yes, I started watching CV swap one and thought..."That guy looks familiar." Then the Toyota shirt in one vid and finally the FZJ80 on the drive.
Thanks for spreading your experience via this format.
I’m no mechanic, but you do a good enough job (thorough) where even a diy can understand. Thank you.
Thanks for that man, means a lot. I try to thread the needle and make it understandable to most folks, but not too detailed that the hard core guys hate it.... haha
I'm really enjoying your build. I had a 71 F-100 for almost 20 years and enjoyed working on it and keeping it running. I sold it a few years ago, but it's still running around. I'm in Northern VA also, so maybe when you get her done I'll see your finished project going down the road. All that rain you mentioned last summer was probably the last we saw for the whole season!
Great video I have watched all of them up to this one and I love the information that you give and the video shots of them. I had 3 of these trucks back in the early days. I'm getting ready to get me another one. this time I'm doing it like you are. VERY WORK
Great videos I watched all 13 yesterday and found them very educational. I have a 65 f100 and been thinking of doing the swap I'll keep watching for more to come good luck
Welcome to the series John! I was working on the next episode today in fact. Still working to get the rear-end restored and installed so I can move to the next steps. I don't know if I'll publish much more on the rear-end as I think it's getting boring for everyone, haha. I had a 63 Uni-body and I love that body style as well as this one I'm doing now. Doing the CV swap isn't that bad, just takes some time and elbow grease. A plasma cutter would be a great tool if you have one but the way i did it worked for me quite well as you've seen. Thanks for the compliment and take care!, Clay
I'm enjoying the series a lot man ....keep the bids rolling bro
Making progress!
Clay, where are you? I really enjoy your show and hope you'll get back on this truck soon. My advice is to never take a break when starting a car project, because once the momentum is lost it's really hard to get it back.
BB, thanks for the encouragement, but we moved and I had to get all the shop, project, house, family, etc moved half way across the country, start a new job, buy a home, etc in the last few months.... so the project is still a go, just interrupted for a short period. I appreciate the post and understand folks wanting to see the next steps; will get back to posting soon! Take care, Clay
Been waiting for a new video of yours. You are my favorite F100 youtuber. I have a 65 and Im from Texas as well. I have learned a lot from your videos. Hope to see your next one soon. HOOK'em......hahaha
You're killing me Wes.... haha. Hey, my daughter is looking at TU (another little chuckle) as A&M didn't have the major she is pursuing - it's bitter sweet. Want her to attend a school in TX, but the biggest rival in the state... gonna take some getting used to for sure. Thanks for the comment, glad these are helping you some and that you enjoy watching my progress. Take care my friend, Clay
Your daughter has become my favorite member of your family.
thank you for responding so quickly, and yes it was thankful information I'm calling a ford dealership today to possibly oder the tubes
Always enjoy the vids Clay keep them coming
Great video series! They have helped me tremendously. My question for you is what did you do about shocks? Did you have to weld new shock mounts? If so, do you have any measurements on the locations? Also, what shocks did you go with?
Thanks for your dedication and devotion to us non-technical types!
Hey Daniel, thanks for the comments and for the appreciation. I’m going with a little shorter shock, but haven’t bought them yet. Guys are using the original mounts even though it lays the shock down a little. When I do mine I’ll post up what I end up with and share any fabbed up mount ideas on the channel. Keep me posted if you move on with this - may do what you do!
Keep the build going. The more content the merrier! Was good to see your 80 and 100 series as well. Are you on MUD? This spring I purchased a '68 F100 that was partially completed with the CV and explorer rear over the leaves. Finishing up a move and hope to get to work on it by fall. May have her driving by next spring. Thanks for the detail and keeping it a family oriented build with the music and language.
Thanks for the comments M, I have a family and have never really liked all the cussing and wild music when I'm trying to watch a video and figure something out, so I keep it clean and focused on the subject matter. Thanks for noticing! Yep, on MUD same user name as this channel. I post on there quite a bit and also link some of how-to vids there. I make videos on the Land Cruisers as well. Thanks again, more of the build coming... best of luck with that '68! C
awesome series! I am building a 65 F100 and am using your videos to get my CV Swap in. Keep the series coming! Also what are you thinking about dropping in for engine and trans?
I have watched all your videos and I am in the progress of doing the cv swap, I wanted to ask what year of cv swap did you use I just purchased a 2007 cv ifs all, did you cut the tubes for the thru bolts out of the cv frame? Over all you have done a great job on your truck and you videos are full of info, keep up the good work.
I bought my tube new from Tasca Ford; just called their 800 number and they shipped them. I bought OEM tubes, bolts and nuts. All part numbers are listed on the info under one of the videos... not sure which one at the moment.
Thanks for the compliments and for watching the videos! Glad they are helping you. Oh, my CV IFS was an '03.
Just picked up a 1970 F 100 truck bed that has been converted into a pull trailer Yes a lot of rust but for what I’m using it for it’s awesome everything’s there the guy remove the brakes everything else is in tact I was wondering away if I can lube the pumpkin and behind the wheels (axel)? without getting too deep any suggestions.
This is a great thread. I have a question: The Explorer rear-end -- to my understanding -- is offset from center. How did you deal with that?I'm in a quandary. I have a super nice '66 F250 with the Custom Cab. Zero rust. In fact, the original paint still has some gloss to it. I've added power brakes and steering, a rebuilt 390 with roller rockers and headers and such, a 3.54 posi Dana 60, awesome 8-lug forged wheels, etc. However, it's a longbed. So, my conundrum is, do I do the CV and axle swap on my current ride, or should I sell it and start anew? What do you think?
Glad you're liking the series Brent. That's a tough decision and only one you can make. Sounds like a nice truck as is. Think it over and go for it. You could always put it up for sale to test those waters at a good price and if no sale, then modify it to what you want. Thx for the comment and for contributing to the discussions. Best of luck with your truck man, take care, Clay
enjoy the 100 degree heat this weekend/ Its ridiculous this summer. (south jersey)
I know right?!, going to be a hot one. Hope to get this rearend painted and back together including the new brakes and all this weekend. Then on to the restoration of the leaf springs. I need this thing rolling again!
I did all that last fall- Im on body work now and its too freakin hot to be blasting again. I did so much of that over the last few weeks I don't feel like dieing of heat stroke!
I'm in south jersey also currently working on a 58 grumman step van, its like an oven inside there. Now I know how a meat loaf feels.
Waiting very patiently for an updated video, lol. Any chance we'll see one soon?
Sorry man. I have been moving across the country to our new home (back in Tx). I'll publish something soon. Have a lot of raw data that would be a good update. Thanks for the encouragement! 😊
That's awesome. I've really enjoyed following and I have learned a ton because of it. So, thanks for that. I'm currently working on a 64 F100, Crown Vic front end. Good luck on the move and Go Cowboys!
Cichlid Fever - nice, my first vehicle was a '63 Unibody F100. Man I wish I still had it. Good luck with the build. Should be a nice one. YES I hope they have a great year and all the players stay out of trouble...
What size (cfm) air compressor are you using? It seems to be doing the job?
Junk Yard - It’s a 60 gal tank and can flow a max of 10.2 SCFM at 90 psi. It’s 13 years old now and is in need of a rebuild. But it’s a good size for a personal shop that uses air tools and does occasional media blasting.
@@Texasknowhow that's what I have.thanks
I just finished the 13th video. cool series indeed. I have a 79 f100 that I am currently doing metal work on the body and plan to eventually do the cv swap as well. I plan to get a whole donar car and possibly shaving the rear axle and welding on spring perches. this approach doesn't seem to be a popular way. any ideas why?
Marcus Williams Thanks for watching the series. I'm def having fun with this build. I bet putting leaf springs on the CV frame would jack it up too much or not give you much clearance. Thanks again. Working on the next video now. Out soon.
Texasknowhow to be clear, I meant using the cv rear axle and using it under the f100 frame. I'll forge ahead and make the call when that time comes. anyway, great info, looking forward to more videos. later
Marcus I think you may have to use the rear end carrier from the CV and make your spring perch for the coil spring, also make a shock mount, both being welded to the frame of the truck. I have seen on UA-cam basic frame swap with the truck and car, but that means it will sit a lot lower and the bed needs to be chopped up to lower on the CV frame. The first is a lot of engineering on your part, the second is a lot of fab work. Your choice.
Clay:
I saw someone use the pop-up filler from LMC truck www.lmctruck.com/features/cbe/cbe3f5.htm Part #5 and put it on the corner of the bed. By cutting out the corner stake holder and replacing it with a fill tube and welding in a cover for the fill tube and vent tube. It makes it more accessible, when there is stuff in the bed. You could put it on either side of the bed.
Just and idea.
That sound like a great way to do it. Thanks for the comment, if you see pictures or a video on that guy doing that, please post it up for us! and Thanks for the LMC link! Take care, Clay
You can go to ebay search "gas tank filler tube" to see what you need (get ideas), you should add 3/4" breather tube to your filler tube. That is why you need to make the cover rectangle not square. I would make it out of stainless steel to prevent rusting after welding it in the cover. Any other questions just ask.
Clay:
Do you an air drill (Northern Tool Has one for under $27)? This way you only have to remove the front cover for the stake cover (faces toward the front of the truck) in the back of the bed (try to save as can be used later). Other wise you may have to cut out most of the stake cover if you have to hole saw the for the fill tube. You will have to cut out the square stake hole on the top edge of the truck bed, then make a replacement that fits the fill cap you get from LMC Truck. You will have to make a recess in this part for the fill cap to make it flush with the bed.
Any questions please ask. Hope this helps!
I think I follow you Eric. If I go this route, I'll dig deeper into it. I think it's a good way to go as it gets the filler cap out of the bottom of the bed... can fill up even when you have a bunch of stuff in the bed. C
Glade you get the idea. You may want to work on this in stages,that way when you get stuck you can work on something else, when you figure it out you may come back. This will take time to get correct.
So when you are doing this, what are you doing with your off set of the 8.8. Where the drive shaft is isnt center in the middle of the axle. Any thoughts I have been been thinking of doing like a 1999 rear end from an explorer. Thanks
billrobbobjo - Hi Bill that's good question. The offset is not a problem for the drive shaft and U-joints. The main concern is the pinion angle which is opposite and equal to the tail shaft of the trans. There are a ton of guys using this rear end in these trucks with no issue. I'll make a video soon if my setup. Take care, Clay
Thanks for the reply, I was thinking the same thing. Alot of guys use them in chevy's. too. Just you got so many idea's on the internet. Thanks