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Old Aug 7, 2022 | 12:14 AM
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Im 15.5 and have my permit. I have a 1997 Ford F250 hd Crew Cab Short Bed, Its my first truck. It was my uncles ranch truck. I am looking for some parts. Im hoping to keep this as an open Thred of kids like me who are looking for some more knowlageable people who like to help the next generation of Truck lovers.

Im in need of a gauge cluster or gauge cluster repair. I was trying to clean it on my own and messed it up so now nothing reads right anymore.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2022 | 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Zack_Copeland556
Im 15.5 and have my permit. I have a 1997 Ford F250 hd Crew Cab Short Bed, Its my first truck. It was my uncles ranch truck. I am looking for some parts. Im hoping to keep this as an open Thred of kids like me who are looking for some more knowlageable people who like to help the next generation of Truck lovers.

Im in need of a gauge cluster or gauge cluster repair. I was trying to clean it on my own and messed it up so now nothing reads right anymore.
That's a pick and pull / Junk yard part. Unless you can find one on ebay.

The issue usually comes from the connectors on the back though not seating properly.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2022 | 10:21 AM
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Is it diesel or gas? I have an entire dash out of a 1997 F350 Powerstroke I don’t need.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2022 | 08:27 AM
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glad to see someone looking to learn

rea up on the stickies about this fun machine

fell free to ask questions, we might have an answer
 
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Old Sep 28, 2022 | 01:40 PM
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Is it diesel or gas? I have an entire dash out of a 1997 F350 Powerstroke I don’t need.
Yes it’s a diesel. How much do you want for it I’ll pay the shipping.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2022 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by knottyrope
glad to see someone looking to learn

rea up on the stickies about this fun machine

fell free to ask questions, we might have an answer
Thank you. I will definitely take you up on your offer if I need help. I love learning about my truck and have been working on making it my own.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2022 | 02:11 PM
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Thank you. I will definitely take you up on your offer if I need help. I love learning about my truck and have been working on making it my own.
kewl, im still learning about mine even after 6 years of having it
 
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Old Sep 28, 2022 | 02:18 PM
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Post pics and welcome! This may inspire you:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...co-a-poco.html
 
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Old Sep 29, 2022 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Zack_Copeland556
Yes it’s a diesel. How much do you want for it I’ll pay the shipping.
what exactly are you looking for out of the dash? Or do you just want it on the shelf in case down the road? I’m just asking because I bought it myself second hand, so I don’t know exactly what’s been robbed off it it besides what I took, which was the steering wheel and column, and I think one or two connectors for the steering. Just wanna make sure you know what you’re getting
 
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Old Sep 29, 2022 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by aqnhfd
what exactly are you looking for out of the dash? Or do you just want it on the shelf in case down the road? I’m just asking because I bought it myself second hand, so I don’t know exactly what’s been robbed off it it besides what I took, which was the steering wheel and column, and I think one or two connectors for the steering. Just wanna make sure you know what you’re getting
I’m mostly looking for the gauge cluster and ac head unit. But if the price is good I would probably buy the hole thing if your willing to sell it.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2022 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Zack_Copeland556
I’m mostly looking for the gauge cluster and ac head unit. But if the price is good I would probably buy the hole thing if your willing to sell it.
make me an offer, it’s doing me no good sitting in my garage.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2022 | 12:43 PM
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make me an offer, it’s doing me no good sitting in my garage.
What color is it and can you send some pictures of it?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2022 | 01:30 PM
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What color is it and can you send some pictures of it?
I don’t know how to send images and stuff on here. Can you send me a private message with an email or anything I can contact you with for pictures?
 
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