Fully Restoring a 1972 Ford F250 Highboy ~ Episode 3 ~ Fix The Bed & Prep for Coatings

This is the 3rd episode for the 1974 f250 highboy restoration. We take a in depth look at the work we found, rust, and where we go from here. Starting in on the bed, and prepping for raptor liner.
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[@chevelleranch7481]

FYI the 4wd models and the 2wd F350 trucks share the same core support. You can remove the radiator mounts from the 4x4 and install them on any standard F100 to F250 core support.

[@RideRevival_Outdoor]

what about super cooling vs non? its so hard to tell by cross referencing.

[@chevelleranch7481]

The super cool option is the same core support...but in my 40 years of playing with these trucks...I've never seen a 67-72 have that option. Not saying they didn't, but they usually come with trucks that have a 4:10 gear ratio or lower. The super cool option is a big thing on the 73 to 79 trucks.

[@RideRevival_Outdoor]

@@chevelleranch7481 AHH! This makes total since. Beings the core support was carried over to the new dentside body style. interesting. i assume the SC has a larger opening for the radiator. maybe depth, no i dont see that with multiple big block options.

[@jwiedeman73]

We are in the process of painting the bed of our 1971 F250, how can they get rid of the seam from the top to the bottom of the bed? Or what is the vest way to paint the seam?

[@RideRevival_Outdoor]

im assuming your talking about the one near the tail light? clean it out to bare metal, kill what rust is there, prime it, then seam seal it before paint. use mineral spirits to smooth down the seam sealer and blend it into the body. or mask it if you fear making a mess. ill be sure to film this step as it is coming up on my project here very shortly.

[@rickallen6378]

I have a 72 F250 myself. I'm not doing a restoration, but I need to replace my inner fenders , both are too messed up to use. Is it possible to do that without taking off the fenders? What would the steps in order to do that?

[@RideRevival_Outdoor]

honestly, i dont think its worth the hassle trying. by the time you beat it all up and pry it free, you might as well pull the 3 or 4 more bolts per side and remove the fenders as well. the hood and hinges already have to come off to do the inners, might as well save the frustration and remove the outers first.

[@rickallen6378]

Appreciate the advice.@@RideRevival_Outdoor

[@RideRevival_Outdoor]

@@rickallen6378 for sure! best of luck with yours, thanks for stopping by.