Lowering my Ford

[ivanogburn]

I own a 1960 Ford F-100.
I am looking for a low cost way to lower the car (both front and rear) - what is the best way?

Also - what is the smallest tires I can put on the front and largest on the rear?
(Where could I find this info on the web?)

 

[Bonehead]

Keep in mind that the truck you have is very heavy, if it were me I would stay away from the real skinnys up front unless you take some weight off of it. You also have drum brakes so wheel size can be pretty small around those drums. There may be an after market spring supplier,
http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/0611cl_1960_ford_f100/
http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/0611cl_1960_ford_f100/
I am sure there is a forum for early Ford Pickups, just Google "early Ford Pickups" and you may get plenty of info.

I have read about donor front clips on these trucks, and drop axles, there maybe a cheaper way but these seem pretty safe.

 

[Bonehead]

Hey Flat , good info on C notch stuff at that same website, http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/0611cl_1960_ford_f100/
You can skip the print and look on the second page for pictures