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Old 02-08-2015, 10:32 PM
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Well finished my center console and captains chairs install.. Had a lot of fun along the way, had to pull the carpet and toss it as it was moldy underneath. Thats when I found some rust holes in the floor. So I patched those and test fitted the console. 10" sub downfiring with the amp on the back of the console. Bolted down so even if someone broke in they couldn't steal it(whole thing weights probably 70+ pounds).

Hits pretty good, has a nice storage space under the cup holders. Just needs a padded arm rest and it's golden. Cup inserts are from a poker store and fit a large mcdonalds milkshake(key point). The rectangle spot is cut out for my phone to sit. Here's the pics:











 
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Old 02-08-2015, 10:34 PM
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very nice home built console!
 
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Old 02-08-2015, 11:25 PM
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New clutch slave cylinder. Just as a note I will tell the no pump method I did.
I bought the o'Reilly $45 part

Make sure fluid is full and cap is on

1st I inspected it close for obvious damage or loose manufacturin debris.
2nd proped it up on the workbench at about a 45 degree angle
3rd filled it with fluid plugged all 3 holes (1 for line 2 for pin) then rocked it from horizontal to 45 degrees 3 or 4 times repeat a few times until you don't have to add fluid
4 prop it back up at a 45 degree angle
5 remove old cylinder by prying clip toward drivers side
6 remove cotter pin from roll pin
7 rove roll pin (I used a roofing nail) leave cylinder hooked to line roofing nail in place of pin)
8 retrieve cylinder plugging the holes with your fingers.
9 remove nail pull line out of old cylinder replace o-ring and insert line into new cylinder.
10 Grip roll pin with needle nose pliers and tap into place with small hammer.
11 start cylinder clip on to transmission pry rod back insert into reciever slide the rest of the way on.

With any luck your master cylinder is still half full and no air in the line.

I did mine with no pumping necessary.
 
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Old 02-09-2015, 04:31 AM
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Took cap and tool boxes off. Gave it a quick bath and put it on Ebay
Ready for its new owner....









 
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Old 02-09-2015, 01:34 PM
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Balance beads in the tires, painted all the hubs and replaced one stud.

Went to Fort Bragg and picked up my M1101 trailer. Going to be an expedition/camping trailer.

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Old 02-10-2015, 02:30 AM
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Put on a new ground cable from battery to starter, actually two of them. I have replaced the starter, solenoid on the fender, ground cable, and it still won't start. All it does is that one click. Battery tests out OK, 11.84 volts which I think it was reading before when it would start. Not sure where to go next. Positive was getting voltage to starter when I put it in. Will post another thread and see what ideas I can get.
 
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Old 02-10-2015, 08:30 AM
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Just because a battery has close to 12 volts does not mean it is good. It could have 2 bad cells and show the voltage you posted. An amperage load test will tell you if it is good.
 
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Old 02-10-2015, 09:10 AM
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Took cap and tool boxes off. Gave it a quick bath and put it on Ebay
Ready for its new owner....
Good luck with the sale Brad. Truck looks good, detailed listing too.
 
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Old 02-10-2015, 10:15 AM
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Went from sunny and 70 last few days to cloudy, raining and 35* this morning. So, not touching the truck today. I did line up some stuff to purchase however.
 
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Old 02-10-2015, 04:20 PM
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I put A new heater hose, A new battery, New front shocks,new low temp thermostat, and a new valve cover gasket. I am just getting started. 1986 f150 being ressurected after sitting for 8 years. Just washing it turned it from green[mildew and mold] back to blue.

Sorry Guys, I posted this in the wrong years. feel free to delete.
 

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Old 02-10-2015, 04:44 PM
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Good luck with the sale Brad. Truck looks good, detailed listing too.
Thanks. How is the flatbed working? it looks good
 
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Old 02-10-2015, 06:01 PM
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fnfast88,
you should cover that with speaker felt/carpet.

Diesel_Brad,
you should disclose the frame damage/repair.(if im thinking of the right truck.pretty sure that was the one with bent frame.)
for that kind of coin,id want to know about it and inspect prior to bidding.not find out latter.
 
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Old 02-10-2015, 06:01 PM
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Used the 90 F150 to haul home a rear end with leaf springs, parking brake cables, and a bunch of other goodies on it. It has 3.55 gears and the best part was it was free. It has blown spider gears so going to use it for parts for the 90 F150 and my 88 F150 if I ever need it. Might even use some of the springs as a helper spring since it is sagging a bit with the truck box. Parking brake cables probably will go on my 88 since I am not sure what the problem is on my 88 with the parking brake.
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Old 02-10-2015, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad
Took cap and tool boxes off. Gave it a quick bath and put it on Ebay
Ready for its new owner....
Brad, I forget if I've ever ask you, did the peel and seal you put inside the cab help reduce either sound or heat or cold coming into the cab?
 
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Old 02-10-2015, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by FORDF250HDXLT
Diesel_Brad,
you should disclose the frame damage/repair.(if im thinking of the right truck.pretty sure that was the one with bent frame.)
for that kind of coin,id want to know about it and inspect prior to bidding.not find out latter.
I thought it went to the frame shop and it wasn't bent?
 


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