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Old Apr 30, 2026 | 04:06 PM
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Ok. So I was looking for something specific, a 1989 F150, XLT Lariat, 4x4, short bed, manual, V8 (302 specifically).I looked for a long time and then I found it! It was perfect. Needed an absolute ton of work, but it fit everything I wanted. Then due to some very unfortunate and unforeseen events I was forced to sell, not only that truck, but everything else I owned, including my house. Fast-forward 2 1/2 years and now I’m in a position where I want to try to attempt this project again. I actually reached out to the guy that bought mine to see if he still had it and was interested in selling and he informed me that he had done a complete restoration on it and was not interested in selling at this time. Needless to say the pictures he sent me were exactly the dream truck I had envisioned building. I’ve now found another truck that meets the exact criteria. But it needs a ton of work. So I’m hoping this forum can help me. One thing I know I wanna do is change the interior from a blue to a red. Basically re-create the truck that the guy who bought mine created.
My original project truck that I had to
My original project truck that I had to sell
This is that same truck after the restoration by the guy who bought it from me
This is that same truck after the restoration by the guy who bought it from me
This is the new truck. I’m intending on Purchasing, but I wanted it to essentially be identical to the build he did above. Same colors and everything.
This is the new truck. I’m intending on Purchasing, but I wanted it to essentially be identical to the build he did above. Same colors and everything.
But I also intend to completely rebuild and modify the engine, trans, electrical, suspension, exhaust, etc..
 

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