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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 02:33 PM
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Not a big update but I had nothing else to do right now. Got everything on that was needed for safety. Made a list of stuff I could not do. Called the big yellow tow truck and off it went. And now I wait.
Good time to clean out the garage. Room for a new project now
found a bunch of parts I don't need. Will see if anyone wants them up here. Otherwise they will be turned into something else, probably rebar.
what parts do you have?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 02:34 PM
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what parts do you have?
I asked first...lol
 
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 03:09 PM
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I guess you weren't close enough to drive it to where you are having it inspected...? What interesting parts would you be speaking of...lol
Wanted to drive it but with a tranny that didn't work, that was a problem. We also have a cop in town that is a jerk so with no muffler, that was a concern.
As for parts, rear view mirror, parking light trims, cowl vent, clutch and brake pedal pads, gauge cluster c/w speedometer cable, Ford hood badge, window cranks, interior door handles, hood hinges, fiberglass running boards (new), 6 volt wiper motor c/w switch, window track assemblies and door latches. I think that is it. Some of it is now listed on Kijiji.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Marten
Wanted to drive it but with a tranny that didn't work, that was a problem. We also have a cop in town that is a jerk so with no muffler, that was a concern.
As for parts, rear view mirror, parking light trims, cowl vent, clutch and brake pedal pads, gauge cluster c/w speedometer cable, Ford hood badge, window cranks, interior door handles, hood hinges, fiberglass running boards (new), 6 volt wiper motor c/w switch, window track assemblies and door latches. I think that is it. Some of it is now listed on Kijiji.
Okay, nothing I could use..lol I'd probably get away with driving mine here if just taking it to a service center..
 
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Marten
Wanted to drive it but with a tranny that didn't work, that was a problem. We also have a cop in town that is a jerk so with no muffler, that was a concern.
As for parts, rear view mirror, parking light trims, cowl vent, clutch and brake pedal pads, gauge cluster c/w speedometer cable, Ford hood badge, window cranks, interior door handles, hood hinges, fiberglass running boards (new), 6 volt wiper motor c/w switch, window track assemblies and door latches. I think that is it. Some of it is now listed on Kijiji.
Properly priced someone will buy that is stuff. Don't send it to the scrap yard. It won't make very much rebar.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2022 | 07:13 PM
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After being gone for about 4 months I got my truck back. it is running good but to get a completed safety I need to fix the parking brake handle as it is not holding, just worn down. I am hoping to do that this weekend. I thought I would post this video. My son took it, it perfectly shows the difference between what I like and my wife likes.

 
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Old Mar 12, 2022 | 05:48 AM
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Thought I would give a bit of an update. Got the truck back and super excited. Needed to fix the parking brake lever as it was not holding. Got that done, mechanic stopped by and gave me the paperwork I needed to get plates. While at the garage they did the exhaust. Used Magnaflow mufflers, hope they sound good. Needed to get the tranny fixed. I guess when I put the torque converter on somehow I did it wrong and broke the alignment pins on the pump, or something like that.. They also recommended a lock up torque converter so I said yes to that. That was pricy. They charged the AC system. Needed to put a vacuum pump on as the booster was not working good enough. They also put on a different throttle cable, claiming that mine was sticking once in a while. I did not see it but they said my brake booster was broken inside so needed to be replaced. Not sure how that happened. Any way, more money then I expected but it is ready to drive. Picked up plates and they are on. Not sure why people cover their plates when taking pictures but because others do it, I did it as well. Bring on summer.


 
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Old Mar 12, 2022 | 06:11 AM
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Let's see it!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2022 | 09:05 AM
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A lot more see your plates when you're driving it..
 
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Old Mar 12, 2022 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 56panelford

A lot more see your plates when you're driving it..
I tried to get rhat plate for my father a few years back and it was taken. You bugger. So I have SINCE 56 and FAST 54
 
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Old Mar 12, 2022 | 07:26 PM
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I've run into a few guys who said they tried to get that plate...
 
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 05:49 AM
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Not as exciting as John's.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 08:29 AM
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You'd still be surprised at how many people will look at the plate and ask you what year the truck is...
 
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 56panelford
You'd still be surprised at how many people will look at the plate and ask you what year the truck is...
Same thing for me. And I had them front and rear! But no more. But I do have YOM plates front and year.



 
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 03:07 PM
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I had to put FORD letters on my tailgate because the wife and I heard some guys arguing what year of Chevy it was...lol
 
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