Howdy, I have been following the forum for a while and I just started on my project.
1979 D100 Custom. My father purchased the truck in September of 79 and was my daily driver from 1984 until I parked it in 2005.
I just put some tires and wheels on it so I could move it around. This will be an experience since I do not have a garage, and I am way too old and fat to be working in the dirt, but it is what it is.
I am starting on the Front driver's corner. Ball Joints, shocks, bearings. Using B100 lowers to drop the front 1.5 inches.
45 years of weather is making it tough.
I am sure I will be on for help and questions!

Thanx for reading.

How it sits right now!

 

Body looks pretty solid after all those years. Good luck!!

 

I have been buying parts since January! The upper control arm bolts is where I am stuck now. It appears they were installed backwards, with the nuts on the inside. Ratchet will not fit and and only a 1/4 of flat turn at a time with 45 years old rusted bolts.

 

Stay vigilant and knock something out everyday... Looks like a great project.... If you have been on here for as long as it says you have... I know you have seen how long i have been driving mine as a daily driver....
This up coming July will be its last leg of service for me as a daily driver.... Needs some well needed TLC... Good luck and hope to see all your progress... Cheers

 

Yes, I check in from time to time to get ideas and research. I finally decided to start this project.

Thanx

 

Nice to see another project, keep posting the updates as you work through things.

 

I just got my whole front end rebuilt with lowering spindles over this last winter. I had a hard time on those upper control arm adjusting bolts too. I had to use a wobbly socket and long extension on an impact to get them loose. I replaced them when I put it all back together. It was definitely a lot of work getting all those rusted parts off and replaced but worth it.

 

Haven’t seen you here for a minute or two, how’s the truck running?

 

It’s running great! Still dialing in the alignment but it makes good tire smoke. Next up will be a better carb and I have a different rear end that I’m going to try out.

 

Tell us about the new rear end you’re looking at. I’ve always thought a 9.25 with disk brakes would be a good option.

 

Good to hear from you Spam !!!!!!!!!
Glad you got the front end all rebuilt for the most part......
I bet It drives much much better?

Keep us posted on the rest of the project.... Cheers