Mr Green's Project/Build Thread
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From: Central Florida
Just a small update. Added an after market mechanical temperature gauge as the stock gauge was dieing. Was cheap and its only temporary, ignore the placement of it.
Also started cleaning up the vacuum lines and replacing broke ones. You can also see where I put the temperature gauge. I use a small amount of liquid gasket sealer to avoid any potential leaks.
And just a quick shot in front of the garage.
Also started cleaning up the vacuum lines and replacing broke ones. You can also see where I put the temperature gauge. I use a small amount of liquid gasket sealer to avoid any potential leaks.
And just a quick shot in front of the garage.
Methanoholic
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From: Maine (NorCal Native)
What kinda hokey poke mounting job is that ... Geez a 2 year old could have done better!
Just kidding ... I saw the 'Temporary' comment and commend you for not hacking up your truck for a temporary install ... Good on you!
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
Just kidding ... I saw the 'Temporary' comment and commend you for not hacking up your truck for a temporary install ... Good on you!
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
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From: Central Florida
haha well I will mount it, I sorta just hung it up there for the picture haha. Quick question what is a normal running temperature for a carbed 351w? I've got a 180 degree thermostat and I was guessing somewhere around that?
Tuned
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From: Enterprise, AL
Where do you plan on permanently mounting it? I got me some 87-91 a pillar trim and now I'm ordering a 87-91 dual gauge pod to mount in my truck after I finish painting all the interior pieces. It is nice to get actual numbers and really know how hot/cool your engine is isn't it?
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Where do you plan on permanently mounting it? I got me some 87-91 a pillar trim and now I'm ordering a 87-91 dual gauge pod to mount in my truck after I finish painting all the interior pieces. It is nice to get actual numbers and really know how hot/cool your engine is isn't it?
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I had a set of 8th gen Bronco A Pillars in my truck before.They fit okay,but I had to drill some new holes to get them to fit.If I recall correctly I also had to trim the ends where they sit under the upper windshield molding.And then there's also the deal with the B-Pillar moldings fitting over/under them too.When I had mine in the F100,I didn't have the B-Pillar moldings yet,so I don't know exactly how they fit with the rear trim.I'll see if I can dig up some pics.
JGreen,that garage looks familiar,but I can't quite remember where i've seen it.
JGreen,that garage looks familiar,but I can't quite remember where i've seen it.
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From: Florida
I only found one pic,and it doesn't show them too well,but it's an idea.You can see on the driver side where the molding hung down.I think that's only because of the lack of B-Pillar trim.Mind the duct tape,P.O thought it would stop the rust.
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If you do a search there is a guy on here that did the side pillar gauge and it looked great. I want to say he bondo-d it in. It looked really really good. I know I am going to do that with mine when I get mine done.
Tuned
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From: Enterprise, AL
Anyway, stay tuned on my restoration thread because when I get back in town after the 4th of July I'll be installing my pieces and I'll find out for sure what is needed to do it.
Tuned
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From: Enterprise, AL
I got my SEM 2705 Fawn paint in and I've painted a few pieces and let me tell you it is an EXACT match! I expected and was going to be happy with it being a shade off even, but it is perfect. I'm extremely pleased thus far. If you want something exact and not just close for our fawn color then SEM 2705 is what you want to get mixed up.
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From: Illernois
I got my SEM 2705 Fawn paint in and I've painted a few pieces and let me tell you it is an EXACT match! I expected and was going to be happy with it being a shade off even, but it is perfect. I'm extremely pleased thus far. If you want something exact and not just close for our fawn color then SEM 2705 is what you want to get mixed up.
Very glad to hear it! Those SEM fella's are the real deal. At first i had a hard time dropping that kind of money on a can of spray paint, but its well worth it!
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Where are ze pics?
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