New Ford owner here
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New Ford owner here
Hi guys - was pointed to this site by a buddy of mine. Picked up my first Ford over the weekend. It's a 95 F150, 5 speed with the Straight 6, 107k on it.
I basically needed a pickup truck for winter driving (Other car is a 99 Camaro SS - Ford and Chevy living in harmony!!), hauling a dirtbike, and dump/wood runs.. I looked at about 15 trucks before I found this one. It's in great condition, and runs awesome.
Here's a couple pics:
I think the only thing I want to change is to take that unibrow visor off.. Not sure I'm digging the look.. I guess I can throw it on ebay.
Also - there is no tach on this truck, I'd love to put one on though. What is the RPM limit on the truck? Is there another gauge panel I can swap in? This truck seems like a stripper model - manual locks/windows, no headliner, manual hub locks, etc.
Any other tips or whatever are always appreciated!
Thanks!
I basically needed a pickup truck for winter driving (Other car is a 99 Camaro SS - Ford and Chevy living in harmony!!), hauling a dirtbike, and dump/wood runs.. I looked at about 15 trucks before I found this one. It's in great condition, and runs awesome.
Here's a couple pics:
I think the only thing I want to change is to take that unibrow visor off.. Not sure I'm digging the look.. I guess I can throw it on ebay.
Also - there is no tach on this truck, I'd love to put one on though. What is the RPM limit on the truck? Is there another gauge panel I can swap in? This truck seems like a stripper model - manual locks/windows, no headliner, manual hub locks, etc.
Any other tips or whatever are always appreciated!
Thanks!
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looks like it's in awesome shape. good find, and welcome to FTE
as for the tach, pretty popular mod. it's ~$50 or $60 off ebay and then you can sell your old one.
good write up here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...Or_Bronco.html
just to point out again: you have to get the same year as your truck
as for the tach, pretty popular mod. it's ~$50 or $60 off ebay and then you can sell your old one.
good write up here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...Or_Bronco.html
just to point out again: you have to get the same year as your truck
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Manual hubs, t-case and tranny - very nice! You can sit back and laugh over the next couple of months as people pop in to complain about the auto hubs and electric t-case failing during a snow storm.
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Looks good, but you the single foglight looks funny. I agree about the visor thing, not a big fan. From what I gather it's probably better that you have the manual hub locks because the autos break constantly (already mentioned above).
Also, got any mods done to your '99? I'm a big fan of those cars.. T56?
Also, got any mods done to your '99? I'm a big fan of those cars.. T56?
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Might gain a little MPG removing that visor. You will need a 94-95 guage cluster (look on back should have numbers like FT5 **** or F4 ***** and you will need to put your (speedo ) center section back in. It has your Miles saved in it . Its a easy swap .
You cant find one the r guys that have them on here. Later
And yes thats a nice truck .
Might gain a little MPG removing that visor. You will need a 94-95 guage cluster (look on back should have numbers like FT5 **** or F4 ***** and you will need to put your (speedo ) center section back in. It has your Miles saved in it . Its a easy swap .
You cant find one the r guys that have them on here. Later
And yes thats a nice truck .
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Thats a beautiful truck , looks well taken care of , I agree w/ the rest about the visor , needs to go.
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[QUOTE=CousinLarry]Hi guys - was pointed to this site by a buddy of mine. Picked up my first Ford over the weekend. It's a 95 F150, 5 speed with the Straight 6, 107k on it.
I basically needed a pickup truck for winter driving (Other car is a 99 Camaro SS - Ford and Chevy living in harmony!!), hauling a dirtbike, and dump/wood runs.. I looked at about 15 trucks before I found this one. It's in great condition, and runs awesome.
Darn nice looking truck. I'm with you, the visor needs to go. If it doesn't have a limited slip I would add one then you are set for the winter.
I basically needed a pickup truck for winter driving (Other car is a 99 Camaro SS - Ford and Chevy living in harmony!!), hauling a dirtbike, and dump/wood runs.. I looked at about 15 trucks before I found this one. It's in great condition, and runs awesome.
Darn nice looking truck. I'm with you, the visor needs to go. If it doesn't have a limited slip I would add one then you are set for the winter.
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Originally Posted by CousinLarry
Also - there is no tach on this truck, I'd love to put one on though. What is the RPM limit on the truck?
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Originally Posted by kcb37
Looks good. don't abuse it. You may want to get it away from that tree. Sap doesn't come off very easy!