1959 f100 build

that looks like east coast rot and i have a nice 292 59 stepside that came from the west coast i'm trying to get rid of...too bad we weren't closer,lol

 

6.70's should be fine once you lower it some. I was running those and 8.20's on my '54 until they wore out and had to put on my radials. My truck has a 3 in dropped axle and reversed eye springs. It put the top of the whitewall right at the fender lip. Lower it down and it will look fine.

Conor

 

'nother question people.. Would a mono leaf up front give me good drop? How many inches?

 

Stock style gives about a 3 inch drop and the reversed eye gives a 5 inch drop.

 

thanks conor! You know where i can find them, especially the reverse eye?

 

Reverse eye the fronts first and then see what you have that should make a 3 in difference pretty easy. I'd also reverse eye the rears also. Momo's will bring it down more but you'l probably have to do something with the pitman arm off the steering box if you go that much.

Michael

 

nice truck, just cut out the roof rust, chop it and reweld the new one back on...

 

Nevermind, just searched where i can find them..

 

Looks great with the front bumper removed.....

 

whos got the best price, for mono reverse eye springs? I've priced sac vintage at $435 Doesn't specify how much it will lower..Cpp at $429, 4 1/2" drop.. still lookin..

 

I think all the Monos are from the same manufacturer. The nice thing about Sac Vintage around here is that standard ground shipping is 1 - 2 days. You could almost drive there and pick them up for the same price as the shipping cost. And it's a cool place to visit. Hit them up for one of their cruise nights and make it a fun road trip.

 

Front Reversed eye mono's coming from Sac Vintage this week.. should get a pretty decent drop, about 4 1/2''. plus i dont have to worry about getting new springs now, mono leafs are the ticket people. Got the 4th ww on. Its coming together ..

 

Painted Core support.

 

Nice. The wheel set up looks close to mine...

 

Yes, What size tires are you running?

 

Mono's came today, Overnight from Sac vintage! Got to work, no time was wasted..out with the old, in with new mono reverse eyes.. It should drop lower once i take out or trim the snubbers, Right now the leafs are resting on the snubbers. Also need to put new shocks in.. shackles are in the mail, The old shackles have my front leafs eyes rubbing on the frame. The old leaf eyes practically rubbed through half of the frame! anybody else have that problem?

 

Can't reverse eye the rears, because of the front spring mount design.

 

Here in the midwest,ours rust from the bottom up.

 

Liking your build 510. Just rebuilt my yblock and fordamatic on my '60. I'd really like to lower it but I don't have the cash right now. Vintage ford is great for parts, but I'm not trusting of their electrical products lately...

 

looking good. let me know if you want the cab pieces.

 

I do. I will let you know soon.
Here it is guys, New shackles, shocks, the works...

 

It looks better in person. Im loving the rake, I might not lower the rear? We'll see.

 

that rake is growing on me

 

The rake's not bad. Not bad at all. Time to drive and enjoy for a while!

 

you got it!

 

How is the bumpsteer with that rake?

 

Where does the tube go that is right under the carb on the back of the intake? Mine has been capped off like your front one.

Thanks.

 

interested me very much. my pu with droped axle and mono leaf at 35-40mph, no fun. I would like to go deep again, but how?

 

I havent experienced any bumpsteer yet.

 

Good luck and don't look back....go for it.