By Kevin Munson The black oxide process is a very cost effective way to protect small parts like nuts, bolts and brackets from rusting. Every automobile manufacturer uses this process on their vehicles. It is a very simple process that anyone can do. The Eastwood Company sells a kit for $40, and includes everything you […] More »
By: admin | July 29, 2004
By NASCAR Driver Terry Cook NASCAR Driver Terry Cook Counts Down This Summers’ Must-Have Ingredients for a Good Time CHICAGO (July 2, 2003) – On a hot summer weekend, there’s no better way to enjoy the afternoon than to pull up at a racetrack with a cooler full of burgers and a grill ready to […] More »
By: admin | July 29, 2004
By Ken Payne San Antonio, Texas, June 25-26, 2003 Ford Truck Enthusiasts had the opportunity to test how the all-new 2004 F-150 stacks up against the competition at the 2004 Ford F-150 Ride and Drive in San Antonio, Texas. All models of the 2004 F-150 were available, as were comparable models from Toyota, GMC and […] More »
By: admin | July 29, 2004
By George Hartman A Little Background Like many people, when I first began my restoration project (my 1956 Ford F250) I discovered that a grit blast cabinet, also called a sand blast cabinet, is a great tool to have around. It cleans many parts faster and better than any other method. If you do a […] More »
By: admin | July 29, 2004
Project Responder, the Ultimate Volunteer Firefighter’s Response Vehicle. By Michael Netherton After 250,000 miles, you would think a truck would be ready for retirement. That’s not the case for one truck. Michael Netherton, has taken a different approach to vehicle aging. Starting with an ’87 Ford F-250HD 4×4 Supercab truck, Michael’s organization, Project Responder, is […] More »
By: admin | July 29, 2004
By Steve Delanty Anyone who owns a shop air compressor knows what a convenience it is. Filling tires, running air tools, cleaning and drying parts, etc, a compressor is almost a must for any serious gearhead ! But whadda Ya do when You want compressed air out on the road? Well, You just plug Your […] More »
By: admin | July 29, 2004
By: Stu Haas These directions apply to 99-03 Ford F250 Powerstroke 7.3 diesels. Some steps may be a bit different on you PSD depending upon existing truck modifications, intakes, bypasses, etc. Recommended Supplies Padded moving blanket (Home Depot) Engine degreaser Penetrating oil and lubricant Small stepladder Anti-Seize copper Engine degreaser Ford pedestal and turbo "O" […] More »
By: admin | July 28, 2004
