95 F150 Build "Payback"
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95 F150 Build "Payback"
I am buying a 95 F150 4.9 5spd Long bed regular cab 2WD for my best friends Dad as a thanks you for all the years he has supported me. It has 124K miles and has no rust around the wheel wells! Talked him down to $450. I would like to do a build thread instead of reposting every time I have a question, is this alright with the moderators?
He is a middle aged guy who has to drive a mini van to the tech high school he works at, I am looking to make this a comfortable smooth, good looking ride. It has they gray bumper and plastic grille so I plan to replace those with chrome ones. Then basic tune up stuff:
-plugs, wires, cap and rotor.
-oil and filter
-flush coolant
-gear oil
-radius arm bushings
-bjs and tie rod ends if needed
Anything else?
Upgrades:
-New seat, prolly out of 97+
-50 series flowmasters, full exhaust(work in shop)
-herculiner
-new nice looking not extreme tires.
-Paint frame/suspension with por15
-coldair
Have any other suggestions?
Im looking to keep it around $3000 total
Thanks for any suggestions.
He is a middle aged guy who has to drive a mini van to the tech high school he works at, I am looking to make this a comfortable smooth, good looking ride. It has they gray bumper and plastic grille so I plan to replace those with chrome ones. Then basic tune up stuff:
-plugs, wires, cap and rotor.
-oil and filter
-flush coolant
-gear oil
-radius arm bushings
-bjs and tie rod ends if needed
Anything else?
Upgrades:
-New seat, prolly out of 97+
-50 series flowmasters, full exhaust(work in shop)
-herculiner
-new nice looking not extreme tires.
-Paint frame/suspension with por15
-coldair
Have any other suggestions?
Im looking to keep it around $3000 total
Thanks for any suggestions.
Last edited by 387designs; Jan 12, 2008 at 10:10 PM.
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Originally Posted by 95F350XL
A nice stereo, Maybe a nice set of wheels if it doesnt have the nice Polished ones already. Thats nice what your doing for him.
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fuel filter
pcv valve
air filter
crankcase breather filter
Check belt and hoses
Check bearings and brakes
Second the radio and or speakers, nothing too loud or fancy just better sounding, the stock speakers dry up fast.
Almost forgot: check the m50d there is an article on this site, for the plugs leaking. It is at the top of the tranny. Replace transmission fluid and redo the plugs if necessary. Also, you could change clutch and break fluid if it has been sitting or you have doubts.
pcv valve
air filter
crankcase breather filter
Check belt and hoses
Check bearings and brakes
Second the radio and or speakers, nothing too loud or fancy just better sounding, the stock speakers dry up fast.
Almost forgot: check the m50d there is an article on this site, for the plugs leaking. It is at the top of the tranny. Replace transmission fluid and redo the plugs if necessary. Also, you could change clutch and break fluid if it has been sitting or you have doubts.
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Originally Posted by khadma
Shocks
BFG Longtrails or Ruggedtrails
Most of the items suggested
will get you to your budget in a hurry.
It will be well worth it.
BFG Longtrails or Ruggedtrails
Most of the items suggested
will get you to your budget in a hurry.
It will be well worth it.
I also get a good discount at local shops 25-30% so that will take the edge off most of the small stuff.
Edit: are there any worth while mileage upgrades? What do you guys think this will get in town?
Last edited by 387designs; Jan 12, 2008 at 10:32 PM.
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Projector head lights, Billit grill, and euros. Another think you can do is simple like 30% tint. I got that on my truck and everyone likes it. Since your painting the truck, maybe find a cowl or raim air hood for cheap and throw it on, or a roll type or hard tauno
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Projector head lights, Billit grill, and euros. Another think you can do is simple like 30% tint. I got that on my truck and everyone likes it. Since your painting the truck, maybe find a cowl or raim air hood for cheap and throw it on, or a roll type or hard tauno
Try that Engine Restore stuff, put it in your oil. It works wonders! Woke my engine right up!
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Originally Posted by 78F150XLT
If the link works it shows the style of projectors that I have... I think they look good, Chrome would be better
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Those lights look stupid! My personal opinion, they only go with certain colors, i had them on my brake lights, I HATED them. Id say keep the regular headlghts and get the clear directional lights ifanything.
Try that Engine Restore stuff, put it in your oil. It works wonders! Woke my engine right up!
Try that Engine Restore stuff, put it in your oil. It works wonders! Woke my engine right up!