Hey all,

Thought I would check in with the Indiana group as well, before winter I worked on taking my garage from a simple parking place to a functional shop and now I have added a project!

Short summary:
1977 F150 XLT Ranger 460, C6 9"
Factory Air

This is going to be my weekend street machine and occasional tow rig for my Jeep I like to take to the Badlands in Attica, IN. Looking forward to getting it back to its original glory and freeing up some extra horsepower in the process!



I need to find a nice set of wheels and new tires all around, the rear tire was down to the steel belting when I bought the truck. Hoping for some 8-10" wide rear tires and a more standard width in the front, planning on keeping them all within the wheel wells so it keeps a sleeper attitude.



Crate motor with 500 miles! Planning on a Cam, pre-72 timing set, some better heads, a new intake, and headers!

 

Nice looking project you got there I like it...


Edit: And welcome to the FTE!!

 

Welcome to FTE! That thing will be sweet once you get it all cleaned up!

 

that looks like an awesome project truck. As far as tires i recommend BFG M/T km. 265/75R16 is the size i have.

 

Thanks all for the warm welcome - I am currently struggling with the tire choice actually. I want the truck to have a "street" feel it it and be able to put the power to the ground, but I also need it to function as a truck and be able to handle towing a car hauler with my Jeep on it.

 

Welcome to FTE!
My dad had a '77 F150 at one time, my younger brother took his drivers test in it. My son has a '77 F250 now that is a rolling project truck.

 

for that need for tires go with BFG A/T. just don't get mastercrap anything. Especially the CT, they are aweful.

 

Looks like it will make a nice truck..I lived in Noblestucky (n harbor) many years ago..Welcome to FTE....Lew

 

Nice truck. Bet it'll look great after you get it all fixed up!!

Wait a second...hahaha. You ain't too far from me.

 

Updated posting!

Got a set of Nomad II Cragar 15x8's on the truck with a set of 255/70/15 tires. I like the look it gives the truck. Considering it had 3 different sized tires on it that were all garbage and Dodge wheels when I got it making a huge improvement wasn't too difficult.

I also pulled it out today and washed it down. The body isn't the best, but I kind of like it looking a little rough with the nice wheels. The outside will likely stay this way for the next year, the interior will be good as new by July!

EDIT: I also just got a set of OEM 1973 grill inserts that are going back on once I get the area behind painted satin black.

 

Nice the wheels and tires just give it a whole new look...Truck is going to look real good when you get it all finished.

 

Coming together real good

 

it already looks better than any chebby or dudge i've iever seen. Good work.

 

[QUOTE=77_150_460;7534092]Updated posting!

Got a set of Nomad II Cragar 15x8's on the truck with a set of 255/70/15 tires. I like the look it gives the truck. Considering it had 3 different sized tires on it that were all garbage and Dodge wheels when I got it making a huge improvement wasn't too difficult.

I also pulled it out today and washed it down. The body isn't the best, but I kind of like it looking a little rough with the nice wheels. The outside will likely stay this way for the next year, the interior will be good as new by July!

EDIT: I also just got a set of OEM 1973 grill inserts that are going back on once I get the area behind painted satin black.





77_150_460 Beautiful looking truck! Did you have to use spacers on the front hubs for those Cragar wheels to fit?