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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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Factory tachometer installation - DIFFERENT

It is always interesting when someone goes against the norm. This person definitely was thinking outside the envelope!

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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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I like the "Custom" wire loom on the door panels!
 
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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The VIN is not right, and then there's this;
Originally Posted by longdogcustoms
The cowl was pulled off and sheet metal was placed over the vent openings to prevent water from going it. It is easy to remove if you ever need to get in there to get to the wiper mechanism.

Oh, there's no reason anyone would need fresh air or A/C in Port St.Lucie, FL
Right???


But this guy has never heard of sealing the seams and clearing the cowl drains...
 
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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Those mirrors.... cannot be unseen... ooof...
 
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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d. The always leaking and noisy side vent windows were removed and 20 gauge sheet metal was welded into place with a steel frame in between the inner and outer layer to support the weight of the super duty mirrors.
The side vent windows to me are one of the coolest features our trucks hold.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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To each his own ..... I guess???

Plumber's tape tailpipe hangers are a nice touch!

What year did tailgate bars with hinges go to cables?
Cause there's no way those Dorman repop's are not going to get pinched/hang out.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 05:45 PM
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I love these trucks but that one is so ugly it hurts.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ArdWrknTrk
The VIN is not right, and then there's this;

Oh, there's no reason anyone would need fresh air or A/C in Port St.Lucie, FL
Right???
I see an aftermarket AC compressor...and that might be the control just to the left of the glovebox door! Definitely not shy about his price, though-Bill
 
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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I saw the A/C but I suppose it could be set on "MAX" all the time if the cowl is sealed off...
 
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Did you all see the EECIV TFI distributor too? Though TFI came out in 84.

Wonder how many diffrent year trucks are in it.......

I do find the tach intresting.
 
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