69 Commando RestoMod Build
- Thread starter greenMarine
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HighwayTrout
Hooked
Nice build!!
Any more info on that F100?
Any more info on that F100?
greenMarine
Member
Its a 53 Ford F100 - full frame off restoration-mod, has a C-6, 400, 4-link rear, independent front 5 inch front drop, 7 inch rear, disc brakes at all 4 corners, hauls ass and corners like it is on rails. Built for my father. Right now we are considering a drive train change - thinking a crate 302 and another automatic. If that doesn't go through fuel injection is definitely on the table.
greenMarine
Member
Thank you -
HighwayTrout
Hooked
Nice.
Motor change? It's a 53. Shove a flatty back in it. lol
Effie's are my favorite truck. Have had a few, wish I kept one or two.
My last '55 (54 grille) here with an sbc in it.
. Would love to have another one.
Kinda like your Comando. Making me wish I still had one.
Loved our little '68.
. Totally digging what your doing/done on your build with it.
greenMarine
Member
Its both a blessing and a curse - a blessing because I had the resources to get it done and a curse because I got alot of cash tied up into it. But I love it.
greenMarine
Member
Negative on the "Flatty" - ghost rider - the suspension is too trick for that. Plus its a driver - and maintenance on the 400 is wearing me out. I cannot imagine what a Flathead would be like.
Its sweet - however, I've seriously considered putting a LS into it.
I love your commando! I do have one other regret, that is not sticking with the commando hood and grill.
HighwayTrout
Hooked
I hear you. I was joking cause you mentioned fuel injection and all the other work you've done. Be like going completely backwards.
greenMarine
Member
Decided to just rebuild the Ford 400 for my F100 - being done was we speak.
greenMarine
Member
I should have some updates on the Commando in a few weeks. I've been ironing out some bugs in the electronic control module.
2nd.gunman
Caught the Bug
Awesome build! Turned out great the YJ front really suits the commando [emoji106]