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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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installed ! man the old ones were completely shot !
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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New universals !
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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Power assist cylinder !
I'm gonna need to replace the rubber bump stops where the cylinder attaches to the drag link, anyone know where I can get em ? LMC
doesn't list em in their catalog, bronco graveyard maybe ?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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I'm gonna need to replace the rubber bump stops where the cylinder attaches to the drag link, anyone know where I can get em?
NPD has em, part# F-3C590-1 (35 bucks).
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Thanks Montana ! Damn! 35 bucks ? I might just try to use some large
Shock absorber grommets or something. By the way what is the name of the
Place you found em again ? I'm just not familiar with initials.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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By the way what is the name of the
Place you found em again ? I'm just not familiar with initials.

National Parts Depot
Restoring American History
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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Thanks Grubb !
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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Kick a$$ work you've done so far.... love both trucks, and I like the old iron too! Can't wait to tear into my old ford.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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Life is too short Mickey , don't wait !
You know the old saying
"JUST DO IT" Appreciate the Kuddo's
and look forward to the posts on your
truck !
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Youre welcome dude!

Trust me, im not waiting to do the build, its more of a parts and time thing, working and going to college get in the way... lol.... I have big plans for it... heres the thread so I dont clutter yours....

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ent-build.html
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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"Doh". I meant Mikey !
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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Its all good man.... lol
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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I have to swap an engine and fix a t case gasket so this helps alot! I wish my truck would be that clean underneath.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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Impalaslayer and 76Highboy the paint I used on the transmission and Xcase
Was off the shelf , VHT engine enamel gloss black for the cases (iron) and for
The transmission shifter housing and the shaft bearing housings on both which
are (Aluminum) I used VHT high temp silver.
As for the axle housings /hubs / drag link etc...etc I used some two part chem
Resistant ceramic based stuff from work you have to mix , awesome stuff but my compresser won'tKeep up with the volume needed to shoot it with the paint gun I've got.
But the VHT drive line paint in the can off the shelf is basically the same stuff so I'll
Probably Be using that from now on. Now even the stuff out of the can has a high temp
Cure requirement of 200F for one hour to get the full effect of the paint but that's only
Doable on small parts unless you have one he'll of a big oven .
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 12:21 AM
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Hey 76Highboy the tires are 33x12.5 on 16.5 !
 
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