I just bought a 1974, F-100, 302 engine and automatic transmission,
>fix'er-upper for my 13 year old son. It is to be a father - son project,
>to be completed by the time he is 16 and can legally drive.
>
>I will need parts and wondered if y'all know of any good sources. The
>major part needed is a used 8' bed. This one's pretty well used up. >
>Stuff like weatherstriping, pedal covers, door handles and window
>cranks, bumpers, bench seat (he wants bucket seats) tailgate, floorboard
>replacement panels and a radiator pretty well covers the rest.
>
>I gave $300 for the truck. It cranks and runs. Most of the "junk yards"
>around here (western N.C.) no longer have trucks or parts this old. >
>I really like these old trucks. My last 1973 F-100 had 165,000 miles on
>it when I bought it and then carried me till I sold it. The odometer
>(3)94,000 miles. It was still running fine.
>
>Any help will be appreciated.
>
>Nick
If you are looking for good quality, this is one you will need:
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Another is:
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Eastwood is a bit expensive but great for hard to find tools and supplies:
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These folks are just up the road from you:
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There is the 150 forum on the net that covers all of the light Ford trucks with a lot of help.
There is a whole world of parts out there for F series trucks. I have delt with the ones above with good success and no problems.
Lugnut