Project Slickboy : 1966 / 1976 Ford Truck Restoration http://maddogtrucks.com 1966 Ford Truck Restoration and Modification Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:50:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 1966 + 1976 Ford F-250 truck restoration and modification. http://maddogtrucks.com/?p=5 http://maddogtrucks.com/?p=5#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:08:05 +0000 markd http://maddogtrucks.com/?p=5 The “slick” will be a 1966 F-250 on the outside but sit on a 1976 F-250 4×4 (”HiBoy”) chassis.

Why?

  • Better brakes : front disc, rear drum, 2 chamber master cylinder
  • 4″ factory lift (that’s why they call them hi-boys!)
  • Heavy duty leaf spring suspension
  • Better rear-end gearing (4.10), 1966 was set up for towing with 4:35 gears
  • Bonus 4wd (Dana 60HD rear, Dana44 open knuckle front)
  • Sheet metal is a direct fit and the HiBoy and Slick both have FE engines

Modifications and upgrades:

  • Conversion from C6 automatic to 4 speed manual NP435 transmission
  • Upgrade of power steering to 1979 full power (1976 had “hydraulic assist” only)
  • Replacement of full-time NP203 transfer case with part-time NP205 (divorced)
  • Lots of engine mods (see the engine page…)
  • Later model backup lights and wiring (not standard in ‘66)

Useful web sites:

Good books:

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