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Made my first-ever junkyard visit in hopes of picking up some interior bits for my '80 F-150, but the two trucks I found were a lot more picked over than I expected, meaning I came home empty-handed. However, on the way home...
...I realized that I was going to hit 14,000 accumulated miles since I got the truck six years ago. I'm pleased to say that it has only failed to start twice in those six years; once earlier this year when the battery reached the end of its life, and once the week I got it when I discovered the alternator and voltage regulator were both shot. Other than that, it's been perfect.
Dropped the Castrol 10W40 out from the rebuild and replaced it with Castrol 10W30 along with a fresh MC FL1A filter. I'll run that until December and do it all over again.
Loaded it up for dump run which included my old dash pad. Went to Lowe's for 1/2 dozen 2x4x10, some plywood sheets and 9 16" pavers, hit Sears to pick up a 10" drill press, came home and unloaded.
When I was done, I realized what a mental relief it was to drive looking at a nice, "new" dash pad and a clean gauge cluster with bright needles.
It's only a beater, use when needed type of truck for me but what a difference in my mindset just from sprucing up the dash a bit. I never realized just how depressing that old crappy dash pad and (especially) faded needles were.
If you mean #3304 in the first drawing then the part numbers show on the next two pics.
Interesting, Kool Ford gave me PN of E9TZ-3304-F for Darth, but this seems to be E9TZ-3304-G for the 168" WB crew cab, Moog was more expensive and less warranty. (I need to replace the 22 year old one).
Interesting, Kool Ford gave me PN of E9TZ-3304-F for Darth, but this seems to be E9TZ-3304-G for the 168" WB crew cab, Moog was more expensive and less warranty. (I need to replace the 22 year old one).
Not sure what you are saying. Have you purchased or are you shopping?
Filled the gas tank tonight. 10.1 MPG. Heh, at least it didn't go backwards. Oh well. More power for the same amount of fuel used, not gonna complain about that.
MrFord619, Can you provide info on the nice looking steering wheel. Where to buy it and model #. I have a Grant and it just does not work right. Thanks
10-23-2016, 07:48 AM
