Well For some reason or another I thought that I had had a build thread already going for my Pearl. But it looks like I was wrong. So here it is and I'm going to start the thread with a TON of information So please bear with me. I'm going to do my best to have the posts labeled for each item, This to assist me in creating my restoration logbook. This is planned as a Full Restoration and will not be a quick project as she is also my daily Driver. Feel free to correct any info I mess up on or add something I have missed. And feel free to let me know if you might be able to help.

 

Pearl is an 1969 Ford F250 3/4ton Camper Special RWD. Automatic

Current Millage is 335,195

Specifications

VIN# F25YRE11653

WB Colour Model Body Trans Axel
121....6.... f254...C 81...G.... 38

Max G.V.W. Lb Cert Net HP RPM DSO
06900...............175.........4000..74


Engine: 360Ci 5.9L V8
Carb: 2Bl
Bore & Stroke: 4.05x3.50
Compression Ratio: 7.2.1
Oil pressure @2000Rpm: 35-60
Transmission: C6
Axel Ratio: Dana60 3.73 (5.3M)
Breaks: 4W Drum
Main Tank: 19.5Gal
Aux.Tank: 25 Gal
Fuses: Barrel

If anyone is interested in helping with the restoration or repairs please follow this Link http://www.gofundme.com/PearlRepair , It will Take you to my Go Fund Me Campaign.

 

Front:

Left:

Right:

Interior:

 

Am radio inoperable
Crack in windshield
Headlights not working properly
Right mirror damaged
Mirrors non-matching
Exhaust Manifold Gaskets need replace
Tune up needed
Gauge Cluster not working
Radio Antenna Damaged
Rear-view Mirror missing connecting arm.

 

Steering Coupler (rag joint) needs replacement
Steering Coupler Itself needs replace
Wiper Reservoir Trashed
Jack and Spare Tire holder Missing
Turn Signal Cam Damaged
Fuel lines from Tank Selector Valve Dry-rotted and damaged
Fuel Line from Tank valve to Fuel Pump cracked
Wiper blades need replace
Rear Engine Seal need replace
One freeze plug needs replace
Driver and Passenger windows need new anti rattlers and Channels
Rear View mirror missing mounting bar
Bench seat needs rebuild
Battery Tray needs replace.
Speedometer may need replace
Cluster Bezel Lens needs Replace
Break System Warning light on. Valve needs reset and bleeding
Temp Sensor needs replace.

 

Plug Wires Replaces
Headlight Dimmer Switch Replace
Cluster regulator Replaced
Cluster Gauge Needles Touched up
Cluster Bezel Replaced
Rag Joint Replaced
Tank Gauge Selector switch cleaned
Break Warning Light Bezel Replaced
Valve cover gaskets replaced
PCV valves replaced
Oil changed
Wiper Blades Replaced
Horn Repaired
Fuel line to pump repaired
Fuel line tank to tank selector replaced
Temporary Wiper Res Built
Exhaust Manifolds removed and Broken Bolts Removed
Arm Rests Replaced
Jack found and replaced
Steering Coupler replaced
Washer pump replaced

 

Headers
Under Dash AC
Wiper Delay
Stock like radio or other option with out removing original
Wooden headliner with place for CB and Radio
Wooden Door Trim
Block Warmer
New doors
Urethane bushings all around
Heated seats for Driver, Center, Passenger
Possibly 3pt harnesses
Insulation all around
Remote starter with alarm and lojack
Tachometer and clock
White gauge face
Hand turned Shift and Turn Signal *****
New Dash Pad
Three Cargo Lights set up as two Cargo one Third Break light
Seat rebuilt
Rear View Camera
PLASTIWOOD Stake Frame Or Presser Treated and painted Frame
Lower Dash Wood grain Trim
Custom Dome Light Cover or replica
Key Hole Covered Door Locks
Front bumper Replaced and Bumper Guards added
Replaced Tailgate
Rear Step Bumper Welded and new Diamond plate added.
Full set proper Hubcaps
Heat riser added
G3 Alt upgrade
Steps for driver and passenger
Matching Set Western Mirrors
New Cab Mounts
Possibly replace bed with bed that has side cargo box
Possibly replace cab
New Hood
New hood to cab seal
New Radio Antenna
Break Booster added
Under hood Lights

 

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Lots to do, but it's in good hands. I'll be following... love the build threads.

 

Please excuse the noob question, but the flanges in picture #9 look bent. Is that how they are suppose to look or are they supposed to be flat?

 

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Just a Heads up! for correction
Ford f25~~=F250
If 390~~~=(6.4L)- (360= 5.9)
Mileage~~? 33,519.5.

Orich

 

Vin plate reads F254 according to fordifications vin info it is the proper model number for an f250 with a gvw of 6900lbs
360ci 5.6L
Milleage is correct at 335,195 According to the old railroad log book they got her at 100,793 at a reposition auction in Seattle Washington. Pearl was on her 3rd Owner at that time. Loog book states that when she was sold she had logged over 200,500 miles over 30 years. The last two owners combined millage are around 33,472. With 43 miles for me to drive her home. and the driving I had done before I started the heavy work

 

The steering flange is meant to be rounded the rubber part no.