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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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It was a test run also for the guages, oil pressure guage didnt work upon start up, will fix that next time im inside the dash.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 10:12 PM
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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Would someone be able to tell me how wide of hose I will need for the aux tank?

I dont want to disconnect it yet since I dont want to get dirt and stuff in my tank with it disconnected. Even if someone had the metal fuel filler neck that attaches to the bed I could use that measurement also!
 
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 11:09 PM
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The oriellys website might have it. Worst case use tape to cover the hole
 
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Worked on wire wheeling the front part of the frame where there is about 1/2 inch of grease and stuff built up on the frame. Decided to take the front cab mount inspection plate off to take a look inside, found this,


Also does anyone have any info on transcool transmission coolers, my truck has one and I'm looking for info about it.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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Got tires on it today, brand new 16.5x8.75 Firestone Transforce HT.

On the way home I was driving and the engine started running rough, then wouldn't start. Rolled it into a parking lot. Got picked up got some tools and 1 new fuel filter, hose clamps, and a can of starter fluid I got it started again. Drove home. It's running better now then it did before.

I should have listened to the PO when he said I might want to keep a couple spare fuel filters in the glove box.

I almost didn't get it fixed, my local oriellys didn't have the filter, but my local autozone did, thank god.

No pictures.... Sorry
 
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 10:47 PM
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Fuel filler hose is 2.5" at least on my 1977.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 08:54 PM
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Pulled the rear window out to replace the seal.

Window out:


New seal installed:


Gonna get the rear window reinstalled on the cab tmrw.

Soon the floor pans will get welded in then alot of action will start.

I have new door seals, carpet, carpet kick panels, dome light lense, floor mats all waiting to get installed.
 
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Pretty solid base to start from!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 12:21 AM
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The sliding window didn't work out. Couldnt find the right seal so I bought a solid rear window out of a 1995 f150 to put in. Got that done today.
 
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Did your sliding rear window break? New one looks great.
 
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Did your sliding rear window break? New one looks great.
No, it did not break but I couldnt find the correct seal for it. The seal I bought was for solid rear glass so i just went and bought solid rear window.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 09:20 AM
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I wouldn't pay too much mind to a guys name who is "67CamaroDude" on a Ford Truck forum haha. She's looking better with glass in the rear now!
 
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No, it did not break but I couldnt find the correct seal for it. The seal I bought was for solid rear glass so i just went and bought solid rear window.
Thanks for the reply, like I say it looks great. I need to get this done to mine, my rear window seal is badly cracked and I like the way the solid glass cleans up the rear of the truck.
 
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Got new floor pans welded in today, took the 5th wheel hitch unbolted out of the bed, also replaced the radius arm bushings on the drivers side today. Tmrw I will get the holes in the bed filled in from the 5th wheel hitch.
 
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