New to the forum and EBs. I live in Kremmling, CO, between Granby and Steamboat. Just got this 68 the other day, which I found via Craigslist in Evergreen. Paid $3k even for it. Obviously it's rough, perhaps too rough for restoration? 289 was swapped to a 302 out of a newer tbird, three on the tree is now three on the floor. It runs very good. It's T shift with the 4L-2L-N-2H-4H pattern. 3.50 limited slip, sport package, seats are early Mustang. Also came with a Ramsey PTO winch and all parts except handle to engage it. I think I'll install, as it does have the PTO transfer case and throttle on the dash. Owner has original wheels and some other parts he's gathering up for me. I've had numerous old fords and a 96 Bronco, and a K5, but never an EB. It's pretty beat up, but still a great little 4x4. First thing I plan to do is put a 2.5-3.5" lift and some decent tires under it 30 or 31". I won't cut it, but I'm debating on whether to take on doing the body work right, or just keep the patina and perhaps cut out the rot and weld in some patches, replace the rockers with square tube, etc... The worst of it is the rockers, some rust where rear quarters meet rockers, front quarters are all beat up, floors are still solid but driver's side is pretty rusty, tail gait is rusted out at bottom, and not original, otherwise paint is original. What would you do with it?
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