Official NCFTE Works Thread
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: May 2013
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From: NC
How far is it to Raleigh from where you are?
Lead Driver
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Well I was able to get a little help fairly early this morning, so I got a little somewhere with the truck.
Cab is in place, just need to snug it down. I didn't get to the rearend because when I pressed the bearings on, they decided to self destruct so I got fed up with it and set it to the side.
Cab is in place, just need to snug it down. I didn't get to the rearend because when I pressed the bearings on, they decided to self destruct so I got fed up with it and set it to the side.
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Well I was able to get a little help fairly early this morning, so I got a little somewhere with the truck.
Cab is in place, just need to snug it down. I didn't get to the rearend because when I pressed the bearings on, they decided to self destruct so I got fed up with it and set it to the side.
Cab is in place, just need to snug it down. I didn't get to the rearend because when I pressed the bearings on, they decided to self destruct so I got fed up with it and set it to the side.
Lead Driver
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Got another little step done today. Got the spool setup in the 9", and got the axle put back together. On top of the spool and new carrier bearings I put in a new pinion seal, and wheel seals. Axle should be ready to roll under the truck whenever I decide to jack up the rearend and roll the 8.8 out, and the 9" with 4" lift back under.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: The Ole' North State.
Hey Marty,
Haven't set any plans in stone for Memorial Day weekend, which is why I haven't been in touch. The cab isn't ready for paint yet either so that won't be happening this weekend. I'm hoping to get something on the smoker this weekend and spend a day finishing off the cab. Im sure if I knew what I was doing, it would go much faster, but it's getting done, and i'm happy with most of it, so far, well maybe except for that one cab corner. I'm really tempted to order a replacement, for damage not rust though. I'm going to try to shape the filler one more time though.
Haven't set any plans in stone for Memorial Day weekend, which is why I haven't been in touch. The cab isn't ready for paint yet either so that won't be happening this weekend. I'm hoping to get something on the smoker this weekend and spend a day finishing off the cab. Im sure if I knew what I was doing, it would go much faster, but it's getting done, and i'm happy with most of it, so far, well maybe except for that one cab corner. I'm really tempted to order a replacement, for damage not rust though. I'm going to try to shape the filler one more time though.
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From: Apex, N.C.
I understand that. Yeah, if you can't get the corner like you want it you may as well replace it. If you don't it's going to bug you after you get it painted and you will be kicking yourself after all the hard work that you've put into it. You're doing a good job though. LOL, bodywork is not in my bag of tricks. I've always had to barter or pay someone to do it for me. Fortunately I've not had to have that much done in the past. 
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: May 2013
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From: NC
Hey Marty,
Haven't set any plans in stone for Memorial Day weekend, which is why I haven't been in touch. The cab isn't ready for paint yet either so that won't be happening this weekend. I'm hoping to get something on the smoker this weekend and spend a day finishing off the cab. Im sure if I knew what I was doing, it would go much faster, but it's getting done, and i'm happy with most of it, so far, well maybe except for that one cab corner. I'm really tempted to order a replacement, for damage not rust though. I'm going to try to shape the filler one more time though.
Haven't set any plans in stone for Memorial Day weekend, which is why I haven't been in touch. The cab isn't ready for paint yet either so that won't be happening this weekend. I'm hoping to get something on the smoker this weekend and spend a day finishing off the cab. Im sure if I knew what I was doing, it would go much faster, but it's getting done, and i'm happy with most of it, so far, well maybe except for that one cab corner. I'm really tempted to order a replacement, for damage not rust though. I'm going to try to shape the filler one more time though.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: NC
Yep, already done the front, rear leaks, gonna yank the bed and find where the issue is. Front will take as much fuel as you can throw at it, rear, have to trickle it in even with the 5/8s vent hose and gutted filler neck. As much as I drive, and after putting in a new fsv, pickup feet and a new rear tank, I'd like to be able to use both.
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Taylorsville, NC
Yep, already done the front, rear leaks, gonna yank the bed and find where the issue is. Front will take as much fuel as you can throw at it, rear, have to trickle it in even with the 5/8s vent hose and gutted filler neck. As much as I drive, and after putting in a new fsv, pickup feet and a new rear tank, I'd like to be able to use both.
I've lost the sending unit in the front tank. Went from full at fill up to 3/4, 1/2 and now empty with a full tank..lol
Fleet Mechanic
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From: NC
They were both shot and my rear sender is dead on, front reads overfull and runs out at 1/4 tank.