Kick off! Old Truck Project!

So, Why would you put a 66 Ford F100 back on the road anyway? Well, My wife was bugging me about getting a new car. So, we looked around, and found out that new cars lose about 30% of their value the second you drive them off the lot. So we looked at used cars. And I was like "$14,000! I can build my own car for a lot less than that." And so, thats where we are. Build your own truck so to speak.
Get a Truck:
Well, the first thing you have to do, if you want to build your own truck, is get something to start with. I got a 1966 Ford F100 from the Georgetown School District north of Austin TX. I paid $500 for it.
Get some tools:
Here are the tools you will need to fix an old Truck:
A welder:

and A Grinder:

Now, take out the old 240 6 cylinder (which runs great, but that three on the tree standard Tranny, and 90 Horse power just don't cut it!) And put it in the garage:

Then go to the junk yard, and get yourself a running 302. Mine came from a 2004 Lincoln or something like that. Get an automatic transmission while you are there. Both together cost me about $300. I'm up to $800 already! Take off the serpentine belt, the fuel injection, ALL the sensors, the EGR (why would you want nasty Exhaust Gas Recirculating through your engine) - put ON a vbelt, regular carb, electric fuel pump, MSD Distributor, etc...

And DON'T FORGET THE POWER STEERING pump and GEAR!
Now that your old truck is running like a TOP! It's time to do some body work. (Cause old trucks are ALWAYS covered with rust)
Coming Next Week: Body Work!