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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 07:41 AM
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Sometimes it turns over, but doesn't turn on. Other times it cranks right up & idles smoothly until I run it & then it spudders out & turns off.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ProjectDually
You and me both, just picked up a nice welder, hopefully I'll get some practice making some small stuff and pick up the basics.

That camo dip looks pretty unique! The grill is an easy fix, I got mine from "autosdepot" on Ebay. Picked up that, and a header panel for a 100$.

Yeah I know it is an easy fix but I'm just kinda bummed because its original. What's weird is that i just noticed it. I am always up there adjusting my lights or something and never noticed it before and it is very obvious.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 08:07 AM
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Keith I would start with a fuel filter, its the best place to start & its cheap
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by KeithH_RunIt
Sometimes it turns over, but doesn't turn on. Other times it cranks right up & idles smoothly until I run it & then it spudders out & turns off.
Your best bet is to make your own thread in the forum to get some assistance on the truck.

How long did it sit again?

Could be bad gas
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by GIGGER
Keith I would start with a fuel filter, its the best place to start & its cheap
That's what I'll try 1st. Thanks.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by im2tall33
Your best bet is to make your own thread in the forum to get some assistance on the truck.

How long did it sit again?

Could be bad gas
Been sitting for about 4 or 5 months.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by KeithH_RunIt
That's what I'll try 1st. Thanks.
OK then, good luck, she looks better all cleaned up tho
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by im2tall33
Yeah I know it is an easy fix but I'm just kinda bummed because its original. What's weird is that i just noticed it. I am always up there adjusting my lights or something and never noticed it before and it is very obvious.
Mine was noticeably messed up, and I don't really like the chrome either. The front bumper needs replaced anyway, it's got Ford's notorious "old man frown" going on. It might not be OE, but it will look like it is.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 05:18 PM
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My 1997 7.3, Just put MT classic locks on with 315/75r16s. Thats my fiancees 79 Mud truck!


 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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wow, you both have nice trucks but drool over your fiancé's 79. I love that body style.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rolsmojave3
My 1997 7.3, Just put MT classic locks on with 315/75r16s. Thats my fiancees 79 Mud truck!
The 97 looks good....But that 79
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 06:04 PM
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I will trade my 94 for the mud truck!!!

Reminds me a lot of my first car/truck. It was a 79 f250 I love those trucks!
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 06:21 PM
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I like em too, but honestly my favorite is a 85-86 F350. They just look "right" to me. I would trade Brutus for one in equal condition.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 06:24 PM
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quick question that I probably will get bashed on for but am I the only one that doesn't care for those year trucks?
I can't say I dislike them because my buddy has a decent one if he would have lifted it right.
Trav
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 07:15 PM
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To each his own trav. My favorite years are 77-79 and 92-96 for f-series.
 
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