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12-07-2016, 05:28 PM

EQCMCAT

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Greetings fellow FTEs,
I’m a new member (EQCMCAT) aka Don and thought I’d chime in for the first time since joining. This past Summer 2016 was fortunate to pick-up a 1977 F-150 4 X 4 though largely sight unseen other than pictures from the PO combined W/an ongoing dialog via E-mail, we came to a mutual agreement. Since taking physical custody, first order has been to get her back into OEM emission configuration enabling to pass California smog test. Of which I haveto admit the California Smog referee was wonderful to work W/. Since then it’s continues to be a true passion to work on. Like to mention the difference between my late Father’s 1977 and ours (Fe and mine) is the color scheme, Dad’s was blue and silver and ours red and silver.
A little about myself. Grew up in a Ford family, late Father worked43 ½ years at the former Walton Hills, Ohio Stamping Plant, though originally from PA, so I’m a hillbilly and on occasion my wife will remind as such “you’re really a hillbilly”. Firmly believe, a happy wife enables a good balanced life. Navy brought me to California in the early 80’s and haven’t left yet, but plan to after fully retiring. After getting my license in 1976 got my first truck, a 1956 Dodge Step Side. Thereafter they’ve all been Fords, a 1971 F-100 former East Ohio Gas truck, 1979 F-100, 1988 Ford Ranger that I regret selling, 1990 Ford Ranger, 1992 Ford Ranger that’s my daily driver, 1993 F-150Supercab W/~ 27K miles and haven’t used since 1999, a 1995 F-150 Eddie Bauer (formerly cosmetically wrecked), a 1995 F-150 Lighting 51.K miles (an unplanned acquisition) and our 1977 F-150 4 X 4. Not planning on acquiring anymore at present. Although while attending the 2015 annual Fabulous Ford Car and Truck show, I really wanted to come home the 1972 F-150 4 X 4 shortbed all original, but owner was not remotely interested departing W/it.
Since taking possession our 1977, recorded items I’ve done and they are as follows:

Change Brake Fluid. (Completed 25 June 2016).
Change Battery to Optimum Red Top. (Completed 02 July 2016).
Install OEM Steering Wheel. (Completed 17 July 2016).
Install OEM Hood, Ash Tray and Glove Box Lights. (Completed 22 July 2016).
Install Front Fender Mud Flaps. (Completed 23 July 2016).
Install Interior Red Floor Light and Grill Amber Lights. (Completed 12 August2016).
Replace Windshield and Rear Window Rubber / Gasket. (Completed 13 August2016).
Replace Windshield Wiper Arms and Blades. (Completed 14 August 2016).
Install New OEM Vinyl Floor Mat. (Completed 19 August 2016).
Replace W/OEM Distributor Cap, Rotor Cap, Spark Plugs and Plug Wires. (Completed 27 August 2016).
Replace W/OEM Value Covers. (Completed 28 August 2016).
Install OEM 2 Barrel Carburetor and Air Cleaner assembly. (Completed 28 August 2016).
Install Sounding Deadening (Dyna Mat) in both Doors. (Completed 02 September 2016).
Change to OEM Wheels, Paint W/White IMRON and OEM Hub Caps. (Completed 03 September 2016).
Change Roof Clearance Lights to 1979 OEM. (Completed 04 September 2016).
Replace Tires W/OEM size LT 235/75R. (Completed 07 September 2016).
Replace Anti-freeze, Radiator and Heater W/Silicone Hoses. (Completed 10September 2016).
Replace Doors / Window Wiper Seal Rubbers. (Completed 11 September 2016).
Change Transmission, Transfer Case and Axles GO. (Completed 17 September 2016).
Replace complete Exhaust Systems. (Completed 30 September 2016).
Install after-market Fey Gray Rear Step Bumper. (Completed 01 October 2016).
Replaced both Plastic Clutch Lever Rod Bushings. (Completed 22 October 2016).
Changed Crankshaft Rear Main Seal and Oil Pan Gasket. (Completed 13 November 2016).
Installed Retro-Sound AM/FM Radio and used Ford Premium Door Speakers. (Completed 22 Nov 2016).
Installed New Dash Pad. (Completed23 November 2016).
Replaced Instrument Cluster Backing and replaced Gauge Illumination BulbsW/LED. (Completed 26 November 2016).

I want to extend my appreciation to fellow FTE’s for the informative information on our website. The articles have help build both my comfortlevel and confidence taking on various projects W/the 77 F-150 especiallyreplacing the rear main seal. Readseveral, one indicated have to disconnect transmission, another disconnect motor mounts and one in particular indicated he performed rear main seal on his 77F-150 4 X 4. He ran it up on ramps and then jacked the frame up which provided enough clearance to slide the oil panout. I followed the later and it worked perfectly. As several other have already stated, there’s a wealth of information on our site and I am truly appreciative of. Thanks for reading and believe I'll post from time to time, once I become more versed. At some juncture will need to get a phone W/camera, they seem instrumental illustrating and amplifying.
Regards, Don (EQCMCAT)

Last edited by EQCMCAT; 12-08-2016 at 01:14 PM. Reason: Grammar

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