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Ford C-II P/S pump introduced in 1978, has a plastic reservoir. P/S pressure hose attaches to the pump w/a qwik connect fitting.
1965/77 Ford/Thompson P/S pump has a steel reservoir. P/S pressure hose threads onto the pump.
1968/72 F100/350 clutch & brake pedals are the same. 1967 is one year only.
1973/79 F100/350 is a different story, there are gazillions of different brake and clutch pedals, master cylinders and P/B boosters!
1965/77 Ford/Thompson P/S pump has a steel reservoir. P/S pressure hose threads onto the pump.
1968/72 F100/350 clutch & brake pedals are the same. 1967 is one year only.
1973/79 F100/350 is a different story, there are gazillions of different brake and clutch pedals, master cylinders and P/B boosters!
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From: El Dorado, Arkansas
Ford C-II P/S pump introduced in 1978, has a plastic reservoir. P/S pressure hose attaches to the pump w/a qwik connect fitting.
1965/77 Ford/Thompson P/S pump has a steel reservoir. P/S pressure hose threads onto the pump.
1968/72 F100/350 clutch & brake pedals are the same. 1967 is one year only.
1973/79 F100/350 is a different story, there are gazillions of different brake and clutch pedals, master cylinders and P/B boosters!
1965/77 Ford/Thompson P/S pump has a steel reservoir. P/S pressure hose threads onto the pump.
1968/72 F100/350 clutch & brake pedals are the same. 1967 is one year only.
1973/79 F100/350 is a different story, there are gazillions of different brake and clutch pedals, master cylinders and P/B boosters!
The Bendix brake booster, in my '69 F100 Ranger, is from a 1975 F350 (my truck is an automatic --C-4 transmission). The MC is brand new but was designed for a 1995 Ford Explorer. They both work exceptionally well in my truck.
I'm not a Ford parts guy. I'm just a guy who knows a few things about Ford parts.
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Hmmm. Ya know Steve after you posted those pics of the parts cart it made me think. I know you can buy 2 wheeler cart wheel and tire combos from Home depot. Mate them with a welder and some steel and Bingo!
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I could have built my own cart but, I would have had close to $40.00 just in the (4) wheels and tires, not including the boxed tubing, angle iron, expanded metal, bolts, nuts, washers, 5/8" rod for the axles, primer, paint and any other miscellaneous items.
The cart was $79 dollars and some change. I probably wouldn't have been able to build one for that and if I did build one, it would still remain for me to build it. This one's already here, assembled and ready for action.
It's fun to make stuff but in some cases, it's cheaper and more expedient to just buy something that's ready-made.
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I have a genuine Radio Flyer that was given to me by my neighbor..... all it had bent axle and cracked wheels.. Pzzt... installed a new axle and then slapped some HF pneumatic tires on it. $16 to fix and upgrade.
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Atwoods had various sizes of pneumatic tires/wheels when I was looking at this cart there on Saturday.
I could have built my own cart but, I would have had close to $40.00 just in the (4) wheels and tires, not including the boxed tubing, angle iron, expanded metal, bolts, nuts, washers, 5/8" rod for the axles, primer, paint and any other miscellaneous items.
The cart was $79 dollars and some change. I probably wouldn't have been able to build one for that and if I did build one, it would still remain for me to build it. This one's already here, assembled and ready for action.
It's fun to make stuff but in some cases, it's cheaper and more expedient to just buy something that's ready-made.
I could have built my own cart but, I would have had close to $40.00 just in the (4) wheels and tires, not including the boxed tubing, angle iron, expanded metal, bolts, nuts, washers, 5/8" rod for the axles, primer, paint and any other miscellaneous items.
The cart was $79 dollars and some change. I probably wouldn't have been able to build one for that and if I did build one, it would still remain for me to build it. This one's already here, assembled and ready for action.
It's fun to make stuff but in some cases, it's cheaper and more expedient to just buy something that's ready-made.
Let alone if more welding brethren were to join in.
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I don't regret springing for the cart I have. When I said something to the wife about wanting one, she's the one that encouraged me to go get one.
It's one of the smaller models (400# weight rating) but, it should easily carry the tool box and parts.
I plan to put some 1/8" sheet metal in the bed. It'll add even more strength but primarily it'll keep any potential loose bolts from falling through the expanded metal.
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Oh I agree. But can you imagine how far this could go? Example. Let's say you were to build one and so was our Kingdom Jester. The difference would be both interesting and comical. Yours would be all about simplicity and work in design. I.E. all work and little play. Hio's on the other hand....well just look at his tractor in his thread and you'll see what I mean. Let alone if more welding brethren were to join in.
Let alone if more welding brethren were to join in.Oh no!.... you just gave me an idea.
Edit... Ultranger, ring-roll some steel for a can of WD-40, some hand cleaner, sunblock, and a water bottle. Attach some clips to hold some rags. A new show.. "Pimp My Salvage Yard Cart"?
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Oh I agree. But can you imagine how far this could go? Example. Let's say you were to build one and so was our Kingdom Jester. The difference would be both interesting and comical. Yours would be all about simplicity and work in design. I.E. all work and little play. Hio's on the other hand....well just look at his tractor in his thread and you'll see what I mean. Let alone if more welding brethren were to join in.
Let alone if more welding brethren were to join in.Guess I need to get some hydraulics for the suspension, spinners for the wheels and lights with a wig-wag controller....
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You forgot one VERY important salvage yard item needed here in south Arkansas --a can (or two) of wasp spray!
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Ideas are always bouncing around in my head... here's are three-wheeled carts from the NASCAR garages... needs a lift but relatively simple and effective.
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In all the years I've done the wrecking yard crawl, I've never been stung but I've come really close numerous times. I've only seen snakes a few times. Black widows and scorpions are other things to watch out for around here. Right now, the mosquitos are the worst thing to deal with.
I saw this plan for a cart that has a full suspension under it that I thought was pretty slick.
https://www.diyweldingplans.com/prod...ll_suspension/
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Yep, those low-slung carts probably work great on a concrete floor or out on the asphalt but, wouldn't have enough ground clearance to drag around in the yards around here.
I saw this plan for a cart that has a full suspension under it that I thought was pretty slick.
https://www.diyweldingplans.com/prod...ll_suspension/
I saw this plan for a cart that has a full suspension under it that I thought was pretty slick.
https://www.diyweldingplans.com/prod...ll_suspension/
.. yup. And springs can be made out of valve springs.
Here's another. A custom frame using Radio Flyer steering:
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I made a trip to the wrecking yard today. I picked up a C-2 power steering pump, brackets and 3-groove pulley from an '83 Ford 300, an A/C compressor, brackets and 3-groove pulley from another Ford 300, a power steering cooler off of a Ford Expedition, and found a very nice hitch receiver off of a '98 brand X truck ....you know, the brand that has that Pagan god on it? (the one with the goats head).
It was also the first time I got to use my new parts cart. I got my little buddy muddy (been raining a lot here lately) but, the cart is a real back saver!
Filfthy A/C brackets.
....but after I got them cleaned up, they look factory-fresh again.
It was also the first time I got to use my new parts cart. I got my little buddy muddy (been raining a lot here lately) but, the cart is a real back saver!
Filfthy A/C brackets.
....but after I got them cleaned up, they look factory-fresh again.
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