Another FTE newbie
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From: Planet Earth
Another FTE newbie
As the thread states, I'm a newbie to FTE. Just picked up my second Ford vehicle tonight, an '88 F150-Custom Long Bed 4WD w/ 351/C6/4speed auto setup.
While I've never been a big Ford fan, I hope this one doesn't let me down. I needed a basic pickup to haul the dirtbike with and take the trash off... Found this one locally and haggled over the price...The body is in really good (not GREAT but pretty darn good for a vehicle this age) shape. Has been re-painted at some point, so that's in good shape also..
At any rate, I hope to gain a wealth of knowledge from this forum, as I immediately plan to do a few things to the truck to help give it that "personal touch". Exhaust, Tires (32's+), bedliner, seat swap out of an XLT/Lariat model, replace teh floor liner (possibly with carpet?) Replace the valve cover gaskets, timing cover seal or h/blncr seal (whichever I find is leaking), K&N FIPK, tint, plugs/wires/distributor cap and finally, a 4"+ suspension lift.
Any replies as to what your personal experiences are with this particular truck and the upgrades mentioned will be appreciated!
While I've never been a big Ford fan, I hope this one doesn't let me down. I needed a basic pickup to haul the dirtbike with and take the trash off... Found this one locally and haggled over the price...The body is in really good (not GREAT but pretty darn good for a vehicle this age) shape. Has been re-painted at some point, so that's in good shape also..
At any rate, I hope to gain a wealth of knowledge from this forum, as I immediately plan to do a few things to the truck to help give it that "personal touch". Exhaust, Tires (32's+), bedliner, seat swap out of an XLT/Lariat model, replace teh floor liner (possibly with carpet?) Replace the valve cover gaskets, timing cover seal or h/blncr seal (whichever I find is leaking), K&N FIPK, tint, plugs/wires/distributor cap and finally, a 4"+ suspension lift.
Any replies as to what your personal experiences are with this particular truck and the upgrades mentioned will be appreciated!
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From: Quaker Hill ,CT U.S.A.
Another FTE newbie
First welcome to FTE , if you want information about your truck this IS the place!
You should to a look at the 87-96 forum and post your questions in there , they can help you out !
Enjoy the site!
You should to a look at the 87-96 forum and post your questions in there , they can help you out !
Enjoy the site!
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Another FTE newbie
Hello & Welcome to FTE!
Yes we do have a wealth of info on here and we sincerely hope that the site provides it for you too.
Please have a look at our guideline's
https://www.ford-trucks.com/guidelines.html
and enjoy your ride here.
Yes we do have a wealth of info on here and we sincerely hope that the site provides it for you too.
Please have a look at our guideline's
https://www.ford-trucks.com/guidelines.html
and enjoy your ride here.
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Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Fort Smith
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Welcome Bikerider !!
Sounds like you have a lot already planned for the truck! I think you will find there are forums here to cover anything you can and want to do to a vehicle. Jump in and have some fun with us!!
Sounds like you have a lot already planned for the truck! I think you will find there are forums here to cover anything you can and want to do to a vehicle. Jump in and have some fun with us!!
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yo Bikerider,
Some hubs are ahrd to find new replacemtns for, esp if it is an "early" 88 model w/flange style hubs. So find out what type you have in case they need replacement soon.
Also, ck gas tank and oil pan for rust.
Have fun with it!!
Al
Some hubs are ahrd to find new replacemtns for, esp if it is an "early" 88 model w/flange style hubs. So find out what type you have in case they need replacement soon.
Also, ck gas tank and oil pan for rust.
Have fun with it!!
Al
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From: Oxford, Alabama
Another FTE newbie
You have definitly found the right place. Most of the folks in here are really helpful and you can find almost anything that you will be looking for. and a few things that you wern't. But thats what makes it fun.
God Bless our Troops:
don't mind that some or us (me) can't spell worth a darn
God Bless our Troops:
don't mind that some or us (me) can't spell worth a darn
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