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Yeah, that cab is "fixable" but I think you'd be better off financially, mechanically, and mentally just swapping cabs. Until then, I'd find some gaff tape to keep the rain out.
It's a truck.
It's purpose in life is to do work for you. When you need it.
Sounds like it's already performing it's job.
I like this take. Just fix the things that are important to you, and other stuff as it pops up. If it's getting the job done, that's the important thing. Just maybe put down a pan to catch all those drips. Not need to mark up the driveway or kill your grass. Ha ha!
Hey I really like your truck. Sure its a little rusty, but it works for you and it's still on the road. If I were you, I'd do what you need to do to keep it on the road and keep wrenching on it a bit at a time, and it'll keep going. A reliable beater/work truck can be an indispensable tool to have.
Finally out of the garage again.You can see some of the parts installed here. Nothing is torqued yet.
Might start looking for body parts soon. This shot really shows the front end damage.
Couple of questions, I figured I'd put them here so I can find the answers later
My transmission lines are leaking fluid from what appears to be a rusted out hole. I was going to replace them completely. I found these wondering if anyone had tried them?
Should I a) plumb the aftermarket trans cooler in series with the radiator b) plumb the aftermarket trans cooler in parallel or c) remove the aftermarket trans cooler?
I know i've probably seen it like 8 places but what kind of power steering pump should I be looking for to avoid the awful whine mine is making?
If I replace the fan with some electric fans like this, do I need to worry about the extra 30A draw on my alternator? Is there a good way to find current draw on your alternator?
Last year, I called Dorman tech line and they said they were going to offer a complete set of OEM trans cooler lines for these trucks.
I would route the aux cooler in series with the radiator trans cooler. More cooling. I believe this was the factory method.
The quietest pump is the GM-Saginaw pump. The best/easiest way to mount this is using an Econoline van bracket, as these actually came with Saginaw pumps factory. This is not to say that the newer Ford C pumps advertised as quieter aren't a fine option. I have found the new pumps with synthetic fluid and properly bled to be quiet enough.
Unless you have at least a 90-amp alternator I would definitely worry. You can also grab 130-Amp alternators of some 1990's E-series vans.
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