1966 F100 Brakes and Suspension upgrade EP003 road to roadworthy

The Road to Roadworthy continues. The new suspension, brakes and brake lines go on the 1966 F100. One step closer to rolling down the road again after 24 years!!!!

[@shawnbeck2303]

I had a F-100 1970 302 auto, power steering and no power brakes. What a pain. White rims and bigger tires. I believe it had King pins. Had those replaced. They had to heat them up to knock them pins out. Gas tank behind the seat too. I wish I still had that old F-100 pick up. Shawn.

[@AintScaredGarage]

It's amazing what a set of White Letters and new wheels do for the look of a truck, Nice

[@richardmarino5658]

Nice job and explanations. Thank you.

[@left2rot615]

Thank you very much. I try my best to remember to shot and explain things as I go along. It is easy to get lost in the work and forget to capture the worl and explanations.

[@christyrobey7445]

Looks good, nice job! CJ

[@left2rot615]

Thank you CJ !!!!

[@robertarthurs328]

@@left2rot615 I didn't catch if you mentioned it, or just to be clear, are the I beams and radius arms all 76 , I have a 66 myself. I just want to be sure of what will swap over.

[@left2rot615]

@@robertarthurs328 yes i used everything from the 76. Even the rubber brake lines that were ourchased were all 1976 f100 spec.

[@robertarthurs328]

@@left2rot615 Any chance booster and master will also swap ? What about PS lol ?

[@left2rot615]

@@robertarthurs328 im not sure about the power steering but i dont see why not. I did use the brake master cylinder for a 1976 also. I dont have an issue running the manual brake setup. I think if you get all of the running gear you shouldnt have an issue. Im sure someone has done it. Time for a cold snack and some blog research !!

[@TSanchezvilla]

Looking very nice! Did you make a video on the wheels and tires?

[@left2rot615]

No video on the wheels and tires. They are 15×8 with 4 inch back spacing though.

[@tomellis5462]

I’ve got a 66 F100 I’m working on too. : ) Did you say the new dual master cylinder was the stock 76 master? After having some time to drive it, would you want to upgrade to power boosted brakes?

[@left2rot615]

Yes sir. You have to get creative with the push rod length but it is what i used. I used part of each and welded them together to get it right. The stock is too short and the 76 is too long.

[@tomellis5462]

Cool, thanks! I’ve been watching a few of your videos today, I’m looking forward to your upcoming bed repair one! I’ve got to repair that front part of the bed floor too. Are you keeping it a long bed or any thoughts of converting to a short bed while you’re at it?

[@left2rot615]

@@tomellis5462 thank you for keeping up. The bed will be coming very soon. We are keeping it a long bad and building a frame with a wood floor. I am going to use the stainless strips like what is on the fifties trucks and cut my own lumber. My better half will be doing some epoxy work as well.

[@left2rot615]

I dont mind the manual brakes. It stops fine and im not running it over 50 so no plans for power.