Whoops. Sure did. I was so excited about the new headlights I jumped the gun. Sorry bricks

 

Sophia


1990 f250 Ext cab long bed 460 5 speed 4x4 she ain't much but she's getting there I've taken off the running boards and hub caps since that picture and she's got different shoes on for the winter time. Gonna build a new front bumper too

 

I hate to sell it cause it's great and it took me a while to find this combination...
Super cab with the 460 and a 5 speed. No corrosion and interior is in great shape.

 

That's a clean truck. Wish I woulda seen that before I bought mine hahhaha

 

Kinda dirty in this picture, was just after a 2.5 Hour trip.

'88, 5.0, built AOD, Bosch Type III 19#, GT40 U/L Intake ported/polished/gasket matched, 65MM TB, New fuel,water,smog,power steering pumps, new AC compressor, distributor, MSD Cap/rotor, StreetFire 48K Volt Coil, Ford Racing 9MM wires, Autolite 25 Coppers, All Rubber Vacuum, Capped' ECU, 3G 130A Alternator Rebuilt, Big 3 Upgrade. Double Thick Rad, Dual E-Fan with Temp+A/C controller independence, All original Interior and body (Painted by Maaco in '04). Original 15" Ford Steelies with ALL Original Beauty Rings and Center Caps + Hardware on Cooper Cobra 255/70/R15 tires.

Does 0-60 in ~8 seconds on a good day, and 18MPG when its running right.

 

That's a fine truck! Do you have any pics and info on the e-fans? And what is a "Big 3 Upgrade"?

 

Bumpers are finally done

 

I can get pics tomorrow of the E-Fan setup. The fans came out of another vehicle. (I work in a body shop, when stuff is damaged and insurance replaces with new parts, we trash the old. I decided to keep this setup, had a small crack but that was it.)

I honestly cant remember if it was an Isuzu Rodeo, An Equinox, Or a Trailblazer. So many cars have been in and out since then...

The controller setup is two-part. The fan setup is one is larger than the other, so I dedicated that one to temperature control.

O'Reillys sells a fan controller with a 30A Relay, with an aluminum sensor to push into the radiator, as well as control for A/C clutch, and a fuse holder for +12V power In. It offers wiring for two fans but I dont use the second wire, so it was cut, taped, and heatshrunked off. It also allows for control of temperature as to when the fans turn on and off. I have mine set as low as possible (180*F T-stat).

Here's the controller

So, When the radiator reaches the desired temperature, only the larger of the two fans turn on, Completely independent of the smaller.

Secondly is a 30A relay on a mount right next to the controller, and it operates off of the A/C clutch. It is a 12v clutch, so t-tap into the +12V line on the A/C clutch. I use Vaseline/Dialectric grease all over the T-Tap, and the electrical tape 3" up and down of the wire using Scotch Super 33+ tape. I put a Quick Disconnect at the end of the wire at the relay. Relay has its own weatherproof fuse holder. Relay is directly wired to the smaller of the two fans, with a separate wire running to the A/C wire on the actual controller (Above).

So, when the A/C is engaged, both the large and small fans turn on.

Sorry for long winded response, I can draw out a diagram if needed.
I may just do it anyways.

Big 3 is a (necessary, IMO) upgrade when you move from the 2G to the 3G alternator.

You replace the Battery -> Solenoid Positive wire + Battery -> Frame wire, Alternator -> Solenoid wire, and Engine -> Frame wire all with heavier gauge,stranded wire. Welder ground wire works great. Grab some copper crimp lugs, and some Silver Solder, push the wire through, crimp mildly, take a propane torch the the area around the lug hole and melt a bunch of solder down into the connector. Once you think you have enough, add a bit more, then move the torch down to the crimp for a bit, watch the solder suck down, pull the torch away and continue adding solder on top until it stops melting. Heatshrink the whole thing 3x for protection. That's my method.

I know it's 4 things but it's called Big 3 for whatever reason.


Also forgot to add, truck had 42K miles on it when I got it in '11. Has just over 75.5K now, daily driven.

 

New here this is my 4th bronco 1st "Brick" nose so far its my favorite

1988 5.0 completely stock..for now haha i want to add a roof rack and a push bar any suggestions? maybe swap the coil springs to level?

 

1988 F150 XLT Lariat with 210,000 miles on the 302 with manual five speed.

 

Here's my 1987 F350 Custom. 3" body lift. 16.5" wheels w/ 35s.

 

^^That's one sweet ride^^

 

Very nice truck. Love the Coopers! What gearing are you running on the 302? I feel like my 302 is a dog. Not sure it would manage that kind of load.

Pyleketerson, that is a sharp looking truck. Do you have any rubbing issues with the 35's with just a 3" body lift?

 

Thanks guys. No rubbing with those 35s, although I don't know what the offset is for that wheel set. I would actually like to know because I need to get new tires and I might as well ditch the old 16.5s and go with either 16 or 17s. Makes tire selection a lot easier. I like how it drives now so I want to keep a similar setup.

 

Mine, in the hospital, the day before I drove it home from Los Angeles July 2014.